GM/Chevy Performance Cold-Air Intake Install w/Paul Henderson 4K 5-17-2021

In this video I will be installing the GM/Chevy Performance Cold-Air Intake System on my 2019 Chevy Silverado 5.3L All-Star Edition Double Cab Truck. It is also available for the 6.3 and similar GM trucks.
This Intake system is GM/Chevy approved for the Silverado & GM trucks, it will not void the vehicle warranty either. It is also C.A.R.B approved for use in California, so when it comes time to have the vehicle smogged it will pass the visual inspection.
This kit also includes a labor code for a free calibration of the ECU at a GM/Chevy Dealership and that is a $180.00 value. Plus you will receive a new Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) Label that will replace the one that is on the stock air box. It is highly recommended that the calibration be Performed right after the install.
This Performance Cold-Air Intake system sells for $625.00 and of the date of this up-load it is on sale for $468.00, I paid just above $400.00 after I used my Chevy reward points that I cashed in at the time of purchase. Shipping is around $37.00.
I can hear and feel a significant difference between the stock intake and this new Cold-Air Intake system. They say it has 13% less air restriction then the stock box, so I'm sure that means more power at the rear wheels....and it looks BITCHEN.........
+++++++++++++++++The part number for this Intake is: #84789802+++++++++++++++++
++++Purchased from: www.shopChevyParts.com++++
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++++also available at; www.chevroletPartsDirect.com++++
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++++Here are two links for the Dry Media Filter #84428120 as of today they are on sell for $70.00 at these to links or from your dealership for $117.00
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++++Installation Instructions are available on the Shop Chevy Parts site.++++
Here is a link to the print out the instructions..
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Thanks for watching
Paul Henderson

[@gordonnichols8096]

Great work. Especially the calibration free instructions

[@HowtowithPaulHenderson]

Thanks for the nice reply. I put a lot of work into these videos, and it's nice to here a thanks from a subscriber. Thanks again

[@Boostlee2023]

The noise is just the throttle body closing.

[@HowtowithPaulHenderson]

Yes it is, it's just more noticeable since the bulky air box contraption in front of the radiator was removed.

[@Dave_02]

Awesome work Paul!… Thanks for this video, I will be installing my intake this week.

[@HowtowithPaulHenderson]

Nice, I put a link in the description on where to buy the replacement filter.

[@Dave_02]

@@HowtowithPaulHenderson Nice! Thank you… 👍🏻

[@jimmylittle4448]

Thanks Paul, I'm doing mines today... Love the beer at the end.😊

[@HowtowithPaulHenderson]

Did you buy it from the dealership or the shopchevyparts.com... when you download the instructions from the shopchevyparts.com site or from the link I put in with a description of this video. It comes with a labor code that you need to show at the dealership for the free calibration... When I bought it back in November I was able to pull the instructions off of the shopchevyparts.com site but I tried to find it on there during the editing process of this video and I couldn't locate. it it's probably there. But I did find the link to the exact same identical instructions. And that link is in the description of my video.

[@jimmylittle4448]

@@HowtowithPaulHenderson I bought it from shopchevyparts.com. I printed out the instructions and I have the reprogramming code a well. I managed to get it installed today, have a reprogramming appointment on Tuesday. Thanks again, keep up the good work!!!!!

[@HowtowithPaulHenderson]

@@jimmylittle4448 awesome.... That's great, I just ordered the STILLEN air intake scoop...to replace plenum/lattice grille that currently let's air get to the new filter base. I read up on it, sounds like it will improve the air flow and temperature that get to the intake.... This will be my next KZbin video. Only problem they're a little backed up, I'm hoping no more in the month.

[@jimmylittle4448]

@@HowtowithPaulHenderson I'm going to check out this Stillen air scoop as well. Keep up the good work!!!!

[@HowtowithPaulHenderson]

@@jimmylittle4448... I was looking at it last year on the STILLEN site. It's not a ram scoop but I'm sure a small amount of air will be forced over to the intake tube. What I like about it is that it will scoop air from what it looks like about 5 to 6 inches from the front of the radiator fins, so to me It should be grabbing cooler air then what the stock grille does, since some of that hot air travels up the radiator and makes it way over to the intake tube...Chevy has a similar design on a different engine then our v-8 5.3 does.

[@adamwest3637]

This is great! I used a Banks cai on my 02 Silverado and I was never really happy with it. The intake Must have that rubber bendable tubing on it. The fixed box doesn’t move in relation to the engine. They resonate differently

[@HowtowithPaulHenderson]

GM/Chevy did a superb job on designing this set up. It looks awesome and is a perfect fit, and it's a sealed box not gaskets to seal against the hood. On my 06 Silverado that I bought in 2012 I installed a K&N cold air intake system and it had an open top that sealed against the hood with a gasket along the edge of the open box, it was nice but it looks aftermarket. This one looks like it belongs, I've seen a few aftermarket CAI systems that are massively big. I also installed the Stillen CAI Scoop to catch the cooler air from right behind grill and direct it right over to the intake tube that leads to the filter box. And there was definitely a sound difference between the stock and this new CAI System.

[@montethompson2966]

i just found your video, very informative, i live in riverside CA., have a 2020 gmc with the 5.3, i have been looking for an air intake for my truck your video was a great help in finding a ca. compliant one. one question for you, did you notice anything with fuel economy or throttle response.

[@HowtowithPaulHenderson]

I live in Riverside also. it's a perfect fit for the engine bay. l and if you do buy it remember there's a job code with the instructions to get the free calibration at the dealership....keep an eye out for my truck maybe we will cross paths. So far it's the only 2019 that I've seen with the same bed rails a mine or any, I haven't seen any 2019 or newer with any type of a bed rail on it.

[@miltonoldham6804]

Will this CIA connect to a whipple supercharger?

[@HowtowithPaulHenderson]

@@miltonoldham6804 sorry for the late response, and I do not know the answer for that

[@HowtowithPaulHenderson]

Doesn't the GMC have the same exact air box, otherwise check out K&N they came out with some new ones otherwise maybe if you search on it you might be able to use the same one that I have on my 2019 on your GMC. I think I drove my truck for 3 or 5 days with the new CIA and no engine check light came on, I did go get it reprogrammed for free at the dealership. But the computer does have a learning capability so it would automatically adjust for the new CIA in a short amount of time

[@user-ip9ku6wc5m]

Nice video help me a lot on purchase. I installed on my 2021 GMC Sierra AT4 6.2. Took to my local GMC dealership and and was told by them that it could not be programmed because it did not come from factory with RPO code 5W7. Any ideas around this

[@HowtowithPaulHenderson]

If you bought yours on the Chevy.com website and it says it can be used on your vehicle in the paperwork you got it should have came with a code that you would give to them to where it comes up for free. When I took mine in they tried to tell me I had to pay for it I told him no I don't. It says right here that this kit comes with a free computer re-programming. If they still refuse to do it, I would maybe try a different dealership.. I drove a couple weeks without the reprogramming and no trouble codes came up. Be sure to install the large sticker either on top of the box or on the other side of the hood and it also comes with a white sticker that you would stick on the driver side door jamb along with the other information stickers.

[@LifeOutsideSP]

Nice. I’ve been following and I’ve been scouring the net for a carb approved performance intake forever. Where did you go to check and see if it’s Carb approved? Having a little trouble searching through the Carb site to see where the EO number is approved. Very close to making the order through gm direct parts but can’t find anything to say it comes with an EO sticker. Thanks I’m advance.

[@HowtowithPaulHenderson]

It's a factory authorized air intake. I ordered it from the link in the description of this video. And it comes with a new sticker for the air box and the carb sticker for the door seal.

[@LifeOutsideSP]

@@HowtowithPaulHenderson awesome . Thanks.

[@briandavis316]

Do you still have this cold air intake, also did you gain any MPG or HP?

[@HowtowithPaulHenderson]

Yes I still have, I have not replaced the air filter yet. As for gaining horsepower or MPG to be honest I cannot tell if through the difference. A dyno test would probably be able to tell that. As for the MPGs they appear to be the same as before I install the Cold Cold Air Intake. I did deactivate the DFM and I also have a STILLIN CAI scoop, I will say this that when I step on the pedal it accelerates very quickly and and very smoothly......

[@mrvang8077]

What is so special about those and the aftermarket intake air filter? They practically do the same thing. Suck in air.

[@HowtowithPaulHenderson]

This one is CARB approved for California, & it comes with free programming at the dealer and a new sticker for under the hood saying it is approved.

[@adamwest3637]

Hello again. I finally got ahold of one of these and I’m going to follow this video. You’ve made it clear so it should be relatively easy. My one question is do I need to know of anything when I bring my truck into Chevrolet? They’re charging me for an hour to do it. They said they need to contact GM and have my vin updated and load that data into the truck.

[@HowtowithPaulHenderson]

If you bought a brand-new unit, it would come with a sticker for the air box and a white information sticker for the driver door frame. It will also come with a sheet to take to the dealer with a code for them to use that has a zero charge to it. They will re-program the ECM. you will defiantly have to pay if you bought it used, the free code is a one-time use deal.

[@adamwest3637]

Yeah I thought it’s supposed to be free with a new code. I’ll have to talk to them about that.

[@pyrorctj]

Does the free programming still work I heard its only good for the 2021 trucks

[@HowtowithPaulHenderson]

If you print out the instruction form from the site and it shows it there in print then it should still be free. I don't see why they would change it. The dealer can't say anything if it is in the print, the service writer tried to say it is not free to me too, until I showed him the service code that is there in the instructions it is a GM performance part from GM.

[@GustavoTorres-pz3ep]

Have you experienced any improvement in performance or gas mileage?

[@HowtowithPaulHenderson]

Gas mileage is the same, it does sound a little different in the engine compartment. the air is not so disrupted by the plenum or spark arrestor as they called him back in the day. And of course this is paired with my stillen cold air intake scoop and the Pulsar LT so now my dfm has been disabled. So I think it might have a little bit power they say it increases cold air intake system should increase it. it. it's really hard for me to say. But once I installed the Pulsar LT now it feels a lot better and it feels like it has more power but it's probably just because the dfm has been disabled and the computer is no longer deactivating cylinders. There was that lag time and the cylinders had to kick back on.

[@bradleyjean5502]

Great video

[@miketub4783]

Good video very educational

[@HowtowithPaulHenderson]

Thanks Mike, the sound in the video of the before and after the calibration doesn't do the intake justice....

[@bulldogsara]

I really want this part but it doesn’t list a 2020 Chevy Silverado 5.3. Says it doesn’t fit. Seems like it should if it lists a 2020 gm. Do you know if this will work for me and be able to flash the ecm

[@HowtowithPaulHenderson]

I will check it out. And get back to you.

[@HowtowithPaulHenderson]

Here is the phone number to shop chevyparts.com they are in Jacksonville Florida 904-525-6399. I'm not sure why it doesn't list one for the 2020 the vehicle look identical. Maybe the above number can help you out.

[@HowtowithPaulHenderson]

Here is the link for the 2020 GM CAIS, maybe you can call them also to find out what's up. www.gmpartsnow.com/oem-parts/gm-performance-5-3l-cold-air-intake-system-84854463?c=bD0yJm49Q2F0ZWdvcnkgUGFnZSZhPWNoZXZyb2xldCZvPXNpbHZlcmFkby0xNTAwJnk9MjAyMCZ0PWx0JmU9NS0zbC12OC1nYXM%3D

[@Lily-oz2dq]

Who makes the cold air kit for gm?

[@HowtowithPaulHenderson]

it is an OEM manufactured part I believe. There is nothing stating it was made by another company.

[@jareddexter1838]

Nice video! I have a 2020 6.2L with the performance intake. I have been trying to find out if you can cleab the fikter or if you need to replace it when gauge gets to 10%. Any help or info would be great!

[@HowtowithPaulHenderson]

It's a dry media filter, you cannot clean it like a k&n gauze filter. You can however use a vacuum to clean it. I did order a few filters from Chevroletpartsdirect.com, the air filter element is #84428120 about 60 dollars if you get it on sale. The reason why they don't recommend using a k&n washable and oilable gauze air filter is because the mass airflow sensor is so close to the filter and if any of that oil were to get sucked on to the mass air flow sensor it could damage it. That is what I was told by k&n and another company that sells washable air filters.. I cannot remember their name... I do not believe the filter lifetime indicator works properly with the aftermarket GM air intake. Mine does say 85% left, but we have the clear lid I just keep checking it at every oil change looks fine to me. I hope this answers your question. I do believe I put a link to that air filter in the description of the video. Otherwise go to GM parts direct I ordered it on 12/22/ 21 it took about 3 weeks to get because they were out of stock. So I would suggest ordering at least one now so you have it when you eventually need it. I don't know if you need a set of mud splash guards but I'm doing a giveaway live on my channel Friday at 5:00 p.m.. I will find the link to that video and come back and put it here that's if you want it or I should say possibly win It for free I'm paying the shipping.

[@HowtowithPaulHenderson]

here's a link to that video for the metastasi mud splash guard it'll fit your truck as long as you don't have the fender flares or trim. kzbin.info/www/bejne/epTJaINnqb2Nis0

[@rileywindham]

@@HowtowithPaulHenderson I went to the site and it says “Element - GM (84428120)” it has not description and no image, is this the right part number still?

[@HowtowithPaulHenderson]

@@rileywindham I will check on that for you and get back in a half an hour or so when I take my lunch at work

[@HowtowithPaulHenderson]

@@rileywindham yes it is, they did a part number change...... When I click the link to the GM parts direct site that I had inserted in the description of the video it automatically goes to the one that ends at 120.. actually the lifetime air filter sensor should be deactivated but you can leave it on you just can't go buy it. I did talk to a few people wanted k&N and wanted s&b and they both said with that filter you can vacuum off most of the dirt to get more life out of it,. The reason why you can't use a k&N or an oiled God's filter is because of the mass air flow sensor is too close to the air filter and that oil can be sucked on to the mass air flow sensor and will ruin it. I bought three air filters I got them on sale. If you can should have one extra on hand at all times cuz one time I ordered a filter and it took a month to get because it was on backorder.

[@marvinaviles9443]

Do you need to disconnect the battery like every other intake I've been looking at?

[@HowtowithPaulHenderson]

I didn't disconnect it. I don't think it really matters on that small connector. When I install the Pulsar LT, I pulled the negative battery terminal. But that was dealing with I made your wiring harness. But for that small mass airflow sensor probably not the big dea. I had a 1989 Pontiac firebird nice to do all sorts of crap to it unplug this unplug that and replaced mass air flow sensors without disconnecting the battery never had any problems. But just so you know it's probably a good idea too, and if you do pull the battery terminal cable it will not affect your presets on your radio or your driver preference settings for your seats or anything that you have set up.

[@Boobtube.]

@@HowtowithPaulHenderson thats nice to know, the presets are not lost when pulling battery. Must be a smaller disk battery like a 2032 or a capacitor somewhere?

[@HowtowithPaulHenderson]

If you unscrewed the MAF from the air duct and wrap it in a plastic baggie and let it dangle probably be all right. To be safe I would disconnect the negative battery cable. Plus when you disconnect a negative battery terminal it'll reset the computer back to factory specs and then the computer will Go through a relearning process.

[@jja588]

Do you oil the new filter ?

[@HowtowithPaulHenderson]

No, it is a dry media filter. You can vacuum it to remove any loose dirt.

[@bulldogsara]

I can’t find this part in stock anywhere. Happen to have a link?

[@HowtowithPaulHenderson]

so they don't have it in stock on the link I bought it from, but it's available from this link www.chevroletpartsdirect.com/oem-parts/gm-engine-cold-air-intake-performance-kit-84789802

[@HowtowithPaulHenderson]

www.chevroletpartsdirect.com/oem-parts/gm-engine-cold-air-intake-performance-kit-84789802

[@HowtowithPaulHenderson]

And here is the link for the dry media filter. I'd pick up an extra one just to have it. I had talked to someone at k&n, I was told you could vacuum this one clean asbestos possible and reuse it....www.gmpartsdirect.co/oem-parts/gm-element-84428120

[@ibrahimibrahim-wf8nf]

Does GM provide one for yukon denali 6.2L 2022 ??

[@HowtowithPaulHenderson]

Not sure, I will check it out.

[@ibrahimibrahim-wf8nf]

@@HowtowithPaulHenderson I appreciate it 🙏🙏

[@HowtowithPaulHenderson]

@@ibrahimibrahim-wf8nf I tried to locate one on one of the GM/ Chevy .com sites and I couldn't find one.

[@ibrahimibrahim-wf8nf]

@@HowtowithPaulHenderson yes I only found 6.2 for the Silverado .. any way thanx alot bro 🙏🙏🙏

[@user-ck4mo3xq4c]

So cool How can i buy it?

[@HowtowithPaulHenderson]

here's the link to shop Chevy parts direct .com www.chevroletpartsdirect.com/oem-parts/gm-engine-cold-air-intake-performance-kit-84789802

[@markmccarthy1413]

What is the proper cleaning method for this air filter application?

[@HowtowithPaulHenderson]

It's a dry filter media not too sure what they mean by that, maybe it can be vacuumed . in the instruction manual they say you can't get it i think they said saturated, i haven't found anything on it as of yet. I'm going to see if I can contact gmparts.com and see if they know anything. i will try to find a k&n that'll fit on there the only modification to the air filter cone I will have to do would be to cut the flange on a angle to match the angle of the GM filter

[@markmccarthy1413]

@@HowtowithPaulHenderson Yes,. It would be interesting to know if they are disposal filters & you replace it with new or it can be cleaned & re-used?

[@HowtowithPaulHenderson]

@@markmccarthy1413 I'm trying to find out the dealership has no idea. I'll find out today and let you know

[@markmccarthy1413]

@@HowtowithPaulHenderson Thanks so much,. I had no luck from the dealer as well.

[@HowtowithPaulHenderson]

@@markmccarthy1413 yes no luck with me too I called an hour ago. I talked to a tech at shop Chevy parts.com he says they were made by k&n so I called up k&n and they said no so I emailed I think gmparts.com I can't remember so I'm going to wait to hear back from them. K&n said there might be a filter number stamped into the base of the filter. Once it cools down later on when I go out there and check the filter on my truck. But that means I'll have to take the lid off and take the filter out and check the base of the filter. Worst case scenario I'll just take the measurements and order one that'll fit from k&n. K&n says they do make it dry filter media that is washable with a special cleaner. But I'm sure I can find an oiled filter. They must make one if they tell you to check it at 10,000 replace it at 20 minimum then they must have one out there just someone dropped the ball and it's making it way too hard to find it.

[@joshuasantos5897]

Who makes the intake?

[@HowtowithPaulHenderson]

GM does and they supply the code needed for the re-program of the ECU plus a new Emission Control Sticker.

[@st-5ter932]

Took mine at the chevy on Cerritos didn’t want to do it they want it $200 for this free service

[@HowtowithPaulHenderson]

To install it for 200 not too bad but it sounds like they were charging you for the installation and the free reprogramming fee. Now I can see for the installation you have to pay for that but the reprogramming of the ECM is free it shows it right there in the paperwork that you print up and I think in the description of the video I put a link to that entire set of papers that you need to print out. Don't let them tell you that you have to pay for the reprogramming.

[@st-5ter932]

@@HowtowithPaulHenderson no they where asking $200 for the ecm reprogram show them this video but still they didn’t wanna do it and drive off this is why I don’t use any dealers there service sucks

[@HowtowithPaulHenderson]

@@st-5ter932 wow. That is not right. They get paid for that with that code.

[@HowtowithPaulHenderson]

It's really no big deal I drove mine for a week and no engine check light came on it'll reprogram itself

[@st-5ter932]

@@HowtowithPaulHenderson I know I figure I’m going to another dealer found the paper word saying it’s free I’m going to show them that hope the helps

[@BuenasVibras909]

Will this void warranty?

[@HowtowithPaulHenderson]

No, it will not void your warranty. This is a GM Chevy authorized cold air intake system and it also came with a free calibration at the dealership. Even if it was an aftermarket air intake it will not void your warranty.

[@BuenasVibras909]

I looked it up and it said that it wont fit my 2022 5.3 is that true? Whats the difference?

[@HowtowithPaulHenderson]

@@BuenasVibras909 not sure why it won't, is the engine is identical. Does your engine look like mine.....

[@jeffhurley3548]

And I thought it was a pain with my 20175.3😂

[@HowtowithPaulHenderson]

The install was pretty easy. The removal of the old air-box kept getting hung-up on a hose on one side and the wire-looms on the other.....It's been over a week since the install and I can definitely fell a small difference in performance gain.. I'm hoping that when the STILLEN Cold Air-Scoop arrives and I get it installed it will add to the performance gain that I got from the Cold-Air Intake....I don't see how it can't since the system will be getting more cold air from the front of the air grill rather than the air that rolls up the radiator before it is sucked into the intake tube....

[@ryanbacich1125]

@@HowtowithPaulHenderson how did the Stillen air scoop work out for performance? Big notable difference? Or not worth the money and risking violating my warranty.

[@ryanbacich1125]

Would love to hear you opinion?

[@HowtowithPaulHenderson]

@@ryanbacich1125 it's really hard to say. It does make sense because it's getting the air from right behind the grill and then it goes up and over and down and into the air intake system. Whereas before it would get all jumbled mixed with a hot air from the radiator and that air would go over a small hump and go down into then up into the air intake system. So with this you're definitely getting cooler air, cooler air being sucked into the air intake is better than hot air. To me it makes sense some people say it's a waste of money but Chevy did design a similar unit for a different style Silverado. I can't remember offhand exactly which engine configuration it is. So Chevy didn't realize that an air scoop does make a difference. So I think it's worth it it's only 200 bucks.