MOD: Cold Air Intake on my Canyon Duramax ... and I HATE IT!!

[@MASS1866]

So… I recently deleted my Duramax canyon. Didn’t do the intake yet. Not worried about the sound so much. Took a drive from southern saskatchewan canada to Daytona Beach Florida and am running about 32 miles per American gallon at an average of 75mph freeway. Wondering if better intake airflow would be even better. Power is up substantially too.

[@davebeauch33]

Panties wet here on my 2021 GMC canyon at4 (gas) with Cold Air Inductions system. Tone was very noticeable. Works and looks great

[@Firebird400]

Sounded fine to me

[@patmcbride9853]

I could care less about sound. If it improves performance and/or efficiency, I like it.

[@user-cl2es9iu1j]

I think it sounds better, especially at idle and takeoff. Do you feel more power is my question ?

[@TheSilver9r]

I agree, think it definitely sounds better.

[@scrimmy6969]

I installed the S&B CAI on my 17 Zr2. It made a huge difference in power.

[@paperkiller25]

Diesel or Gas?

[@Sicmab]

It’s probably a gasser

[@scrimmy6969]

Its a 2.8 diesel.

[@coultere1104]

I put on a S&B intake got same result. More whistle, just a bit of turbo whine. I also did the larger through the finder intake. With I had done mpg before and after. Like the video. Thanks.

[@richconklin9365]

Sounds like it’s breathing better than oem which technically was the point of an intake upgrade

[@tntzimmerman9552]

Problem #1 afe Problem #2 expecting a 4cyl to be similar to a v8 or I6.

[@Sicmab]

First world problems for sure haha

[@MrFezco]

The full delete is the mod to do. Especially in cold climates where GM can’t make the DEF heater work

[@mandorosales4453]

If it delivers what advertises, I careless about the sound, rather have the gains that sounding ‘cool’

[@robert.j.forrest]

I'm about to buy a 2017 Canyon Denali 2.8L What was your solution to this? You just keep the CAI? Different brand? Revert to stock?

[@jlg23us]

I don't want to listen to more vehicle noise, rather the benefit if any. The pathway is shorter for airflow, but is it actually picking up colder air, and does it even matter on the vehicles. My V6 2015 Canyon runs like crap in the winter (engine stutters, and feels like it will stall) , and it could be the seasonal change in gas blend. Just want my components easily accessible. No big ass plastic chunk in the way. Thanks for the video!

[@georgehoy5144]

Did you remove the inner fender portion of the stock airbox?

[@robertw3801]

I kind of likes the sound after. But the numbers don't match on the AFE website. For the Canyon Duramax they're claiming just 6 hp and 13 ft lbs of torque, but their Dyno shows a gain of even less - 11.56 ft lbs of torque and just 3.7 hp. Not really much at all!

[@ericrump9703]

I just think it sounded more quiet 🤷🏼‍♂️. I couldn't hear hissing. Aside from the sound did you notice any improvements between stock and now?

[@michaeldillon9080]

Did you disconnect the positive on your battery to reset the airflow if it's taking in more air it needs to adjust.

[@Sicmab]

I did not. Noted. Thank you!!

[@joseamador1539]

Remember, this is not a race car, this is a midsize pick up truck. If you want to hear a turbo whistling, get a GTR. This engine is built for efficiency. I enjoy mine as it came from factory, and avoid future headaches.

[@JesseTriumph]

Yeah i put an intake on my 2016 colorado duramax and it sounds dumb. Im gonna leave it due to the performance gain. I CAN tell a difference but the noise is definitely disappointing

[@HR-rt9nh]

LOL ya'll this truck with diesel is not for impressing GIRLS.... its to impress your WALLET with savings.... better MPG, get work done, long ass hauls....

[@Sicmab]

I wholeheartedly agree with this comment. My wallet was happy, 30+ MPGs even after being leveled, and my boyfriend seems to be ok with it haha 😂

[@kb9oak749]

I have a 2.8 Duramax. It's a 4 cylinder displacing less than half of what some 6 and 8 cylinder motors do, it's going to be different.

[@StevenLNew]

I thought it sounded better with the CAI. I love the way mine sounds... I do however have an aFe intake and exhaust... It's also tuned. I love the turbo sound!!!

[@Sicmab]

I kept it and have learned to live with it. I’m in Cali so finding a shop that’ll instal the exhaust is kinda hard. If that’s you in the pic ... kill 03 hard.

[@StevenLNew]

@@Sicmab Yes that's me... lol Can't you just order an exhaust system and install it yourself? Semper Fi

[@Sicmab]

I haven’t researched it enough. Won’t I force the system to throw error codes if I do it without tuning? And since I have the diesel, don’t I have to remove the particulate sensor or whatever it’s called?

[@StevenLNew]

@@Sicmab Mine has never thrown a code. I added my CIA and exhaust before I added the tune. Never had an issue. Check out aFe performance. It's basically a cat back. DEF fuel still works and everything. I haven't done the full delete yet.

[@Sicmab]

That’s interesting cause that’s exactly the brand I have. I bought part #49-44073 - there’s no holes for the sensors. It’s literally just sitting in the garage cause I called it quits. What did you do with your sensors?

[@ryanr3071]

Yup, sounds like a 4 cylinder diesel to me....

[@codythomas4794]

Changing the intake does nothing if you don’t change all the piping

[@mvpjsj7557]

I ordered one of these for my '13 ATS and waiting for it to arrive in the mail. I have a muffler/resonator delete so I'm curious as to how it'll sound once I install it.

[@Sicmab]

Can’t go wrong with anything Cadillac. It’s honestly on my list of future purchases

[@dylanbarnett1513]

Maybe it needs the exhaust go with it. I really like my S&B intake; but also have the flopro exhaust.

[@Sicmab]

I have the exhaust just sitting there, but I’m Cali so finding a shop that’ll doing while looking the other way is kinda hard 😕

[@dylanbarnett1513]

The downpipe was a giant pain in the ass, but I'd say a beginner mechanic could swap the exhaust from the downpipe to the tip in a matter of a half hour

[@Sicmab]

Might take a stab at it soon

[@azdentguy]

I guess it’s all about expectations. Just sounds like a little more turbo whistle to me. Also you gotta fix the dent on the hood!

[@Sicmab]

I know! Do you know if it’s possible to just have it sucked out? (That’s what she said)

[@HR-rt9nh]

i have a 2017 Z71 that i just bought semi used from dealer. 27k miles on it.. it has the open box AFE, two things i noticed, tested side by side with about 2017 they had on lot same year but 40k miles and the one i got showed solid 1-2 mpg better then second Z71, only dif between two was the intake and miles. tested same on same route, up hill and level driving. second thing i noticed was the hissing sound. specially when you hit pedal, hissing like a cobra in heat. i dont mind im getting 24 mpg even loaded up with 800 lbs .

[@m.r.3128]

Interest should be in the direction the product was intended; did power % noticeably improve? Both BHP and torque? Cold air from behind the headlight can be tunneled via aluminim tube (plus heat wrap) to appropriate size incorperating sensors as ECU is tuned, plus a quality air cleaner. Big dollars for what, I seriously fail to comprehend the expense for these aftermarket items? Comments appreciated if I'm ignorant to what's being actually achieved; just the air intake, no block offs, no larger intercoolers; only the intake. Apples Vs. apples

[@Sicmab]

Bro- I kinda sorta completely agree haha I basically bought it for the stickers and to piss of Prius drivers. I’ve always believed that HP and TQ numbers are marketing efforts. Thanks for checking out the video.

[@m.r.3128]

No mate; prior to owning the 2013 Chevy Trailblazer in Thailand > the same 2.8L the US is now moving through the dealerships. I owned a 5.7L (350ci) SB 2004 VZ GM Holden Commodore (sleeper - no stickers) in Australia pushing 420BHP on the dyno and thermo dynamics does impact heavily on power increases especially with an exhaust + extractors, tune and OTR (over the radiator) air intake @ 1 atm MAP reading. I'm going down the larger intercooler route when I can cool it down (serious problems) I believe are now attributable to EGR temperatures and it's design 'flaw' which I consider cause large issues after lack of service. LONG STORY :- Thailand Chev dealership didn't do the intermittant service at 60K but outsourced it. Air cleaner wasn't replaced and has fouled the whole intake system as well as oil through the intercooler. FFS

[@Sicmab]

🤯 that’s is all

[@zerofuckkksgiven8027]

Gotta remember it’s a 4 cylinder diesel, you won’t get that sound from other v8’s. How many diesels have you had?

[@Sicmab]

Yeah a lot of lessons learned from buying a small size truck. I’ve had 3, but this is the first “mini max”- veryyyyy likely the last too haha

[@TheRandalHandle]

I had a 2011 sierra 1500 and the aftermarket intake was a total joke.

[@Blazinfire97]

I agree with you! I had a S&B intake on my mini duramax and it sounded like complete crap. Took it off and haven't looked back. Our trucks with the stock turbo will never reach a point where the factory air box becomes a restriction point anyways. I was really hoping for turbo whistle like a big d max or even a turbo gasser (i came from the turbo subaru world, so ik how good they can sound), but alas it sounded terrible and i hated it very much.

[@Sicmab]

Glad I’m not the only one brother. I’m still on the fence ... not sure what I’m going to do.

[@Blazinfire97]

ive heard the profab piping sounds ok and flows a little better, but without getting that awful droney suck sound. After enough digging online i found the turbos in our trucks were designed to essentially be completely silent. So basically it sounds like we will never get a sweet diesel turbo whistle without a turbo swap. Because of that i went stock again, and maybe someday ill do some aftermarket upgraded piping for both sound and to eliminates the balloons we have for soft joints.

[@Sicmab]

😳 I’m seriously inching closer to stopping this build and just dishing out the money for a 2500HD

[@Blazinfire97]

id love to also, but damn they are expensive. If i towed more id go for it tho. Mostly i just drive it back and forth to work and us it on weekends to haul my car to the track. Its more than enough for that and nets me 28-30 mpg on days im not towing. too bad the big dmax cant do that. Im sorta holding out more for the straight 6 dmax coming to the 1500. Hopefully it wont be all locked down like the L5P and the aftrermarket world can have fun with it!

[@Sicmab]

I’m not holding my breath brother. Have you read the prelim stats on that baby Diesel engine? It’s basically going to be a second miniMax. I think GM is shooting themselves in the foot, but we’ll see

[@DonWon4725]

This sounds alright over here then again your the one driving this truck. Otherwise awsome video thanks for sharing your experiences installing this cold air intake system.

[@NathanTOrr]

So it made your truck quieter!?! Whoopity do! Did it raise horsepower? That's what matters...

[@Sicmab]

Gained about as much HP from the CAI as it did from the bumper sticker it came with

[@7171-Ws6]

Mine was worthless and made check engine light come on. Afe was not helpful at all so I send it back

[@teages078]

My in intake made this noise too, remove your intake elbow in the fender and it will add a little more spool noise. I used to only have an intake but I also did a full delete and turbo back exhaust. Truck sounds wicked now.

[@Sicmab]

Thanks for the tip. I have a down pipe and exhaust sitting in my garage 😕

[@zerofuckkksgiven8027]

Always go with S&B

[@goalie996]

An intake without an exhaust system is basically a waste of money

[@Sicmab]

I agree.

[@thomasmastri9414]

I put an injen in my 6.6 lly, and didn't change the sound a lick. That's not the point!! Dude, remove the sound insulation, you will get better sound

[@pjcd7016]

To be honest, you make it sound a lot worse then it is. I don't think it sounded all that different, but I'm hard of hearing and deaf in one ear. LOL

[@quenton94]

Love how this dude is getting roasted for thinking his 2.8 l four cylinder turbo would sound like a cross plan v8. Its normal brotha. Its all good though, all I own is 4 banger turbos. If you don't like the sound buy a LS

[@andrewpayne7769]

It's literally a 4 cylinder turbo bro what did you expect.

[@Sicmab]

Idk bro ... idk 😞 haha

[@flyingdutchman916]

cai have been proven to do next to nothing on turbocharged engines due to the turbo superheating the air. if you want to make more power on a turbocharged engine its a bit more difficult and pricey.

[@randalleasley1111]

Only about 150 you just order a 41 mm compressor blade and change the charge air side

[@msg63bretired82]

Butt dynos are rarely accurate.

[@nite82hawk]

What happened to this channel?

[@billd4056]

You spend money for a sound ?

[@edt.9218]

huh?

[@jeremykamel9655]

I have to say I’m not getting what your are. Granted it could well be that it’s not well translated via video. The exterior revs sounded a little different there was a little throat to it but also I little more small engine rattle at the same time. The problem with this is sided by side comparison was not regimented enough for us to really tell the difference. You mixed everything up and didn’t do actual side by side.. It was like an ADHD kid seeing a squirrel.

[@djdominorgv]

Lmao!!!

[@crackerjack9120]

I have a 2.8L after down grading from a series of 3500 type trucks, and I understand wanting the truck to perform better. However, these type of mods remind of rifle ammo people in that they try to find the formula to have a regular load perform as a magnum. My point is this, if you want a higher performing tool, by the big tool. Thanks for the video.