How To Avoid Heat Soak

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Heat soak is a common problem that affects many engines, especially those with forced induction. It occurs when heat from the engine and exhaust system is absorbed by surrounding components, which can reduce performance and efficiency. While it’s difficult to avoid heat soak completely, you can significantly reduce its impact.

In this post, we’ll cover what heat soak is and how to address it. 

What is Heat Soak?

Heat soak happens when the engine’s heat is absorbed by components like the intake manifold, throttle body, and intercooler. This heat transfer raises the temperature of the incoming air, which reduces its density and the engine’s power output. Over time, this can lead to decreased performance and could potentially damage engine components.

How Heat Soak Has Been Addressed Over the Years

Over the years, engineers and car enthusiasts have developed several methods to combat heat soak:

  • Heat Shields and Wraps: These products insulate hot components, preventing heat from spreading.
  • Intercoolers: Air-to-air or air-to-water intercoolers cool the intake air before it enters the engine.
  • Cold Air Intakes: These systems draw cooler air from outside the engine bay, increasing air density and performance.

Why CAI’s Metal Intakes are the Best Solution

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Cold Air Inductions (CAI) offers metal intakes that are particularly effective in reducing heat soak. Here’s why:

  1. Heat Resistance: Metal intakes are less prone to absorbing and retaining heat compared to plastic intakes.
  2. Durability: Metal is more durable and can withstand the high temperatures in the engine bay.
  3. Performance: Metal intakes help maintain cooler air temperatures, which increases air density and improves engine performance.

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Cold Air Inductions has been a leading manufacturer of sealed cold air intake systems since 2004. All our intake kits are designed and engineered for specific vehicles to deliver noticeable improvements over stock performance and come with a lifetime warranty. 

If you’re ready to make your vehicle stand out, contact us to order your CAI cold air intake kit today!

Why You Need A Chevy Tahoe Cold Air Intake System

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The Chevy Tahoe is a great SUV. It’s quick, comfortable, and comes packed with practical features. If you have the 5.3-liter V8, we have the perfect upgrade to make your Tahoe even better.

Our Cold Air Intake systems will enhance the intake sound of your V8, improve its performance, and lower fuel consumption. The best part is that it’s quick and easy to install. And it will even enhance the look of your engine bay.

Why Install A Cold Air Intake System?

  • More Power
  • Improved Fuel Economy
  • Better Intake Sound

The Chevy Tahoe V8 makes 355 horsepower stock. Installing a CAI cold air intake can add between 12 and 14 horsepower. This is dyno-tested real-world power, not an estimate based on a generic intake design.

Our CAI Cold Air Intakes are designed to suck in cold air and keep it cold. Cold air is dense, which means the engine has more oxygen to mix the fuel with. One of the benefits of this is enhanced fuel economy.

The freer flowing air tracts and colder air also enhance the intake sound whenever you put your foot down. The great thing is that your SUV still sounds completely stock when you’re just cruising around.

Installing A Cold Air Intake System On A Chevy Tahoe

Fitting a cold air intake to your Tahoe is simple. Our custom-designed Elite Series intake fits the 2021 – 2024 Chevy Tahoe and Suburban models with the 5.3-liter V8 motor. We also offer this system for 2019 – 2024 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 1500 5.3-liter V8s as well. The kit includes:

  • Aluminum Air Box with Clear Inspection Window
  • Thermal-Coated Intake Tube
  • High-Performance Air Filter
  • Inlet/Duct
  • Installation Instructions

The entire installation process can take as little as 15 minutes. We sent an Elite Series cold air intake to Youtuber Leaman Griffin to see what he thought of it. Watch his video below:

As you can see from the installation video, upgrading to a CAI Cold Air Intake is quick and easy. That’s thanks to our custom-designed products and simple installation procedure. Our intakes are built to last, and the reusable air filter element will save you money over a stock system.

“Fits like a glove. Perfect fitment.”

– Leaman Griffin

Every one of our products is built to the highest standards, ensuring that they perform as promised and look as good or better than the OE intake system.

Cold Air Inductions Has The Perfect Kit For Your Chevy Tahoe

We develop cold air intakes for specific vehicles and test our systems in real-world conditions to deliver results you can feel and hear.

“All of my vehicles have had a CAI cold air intake system, and I’ve had zero problems with any of them.”

– Leaman Griffin

Cold Air Inductions has been a leading manufacturer of sealed air box intake systems since 2004. We offer a lifetime warranty. Check out our range of high-quality intakes here. Then contact our team to order a Cold Air Inductions kit that sounds as good as it performs.

How To Install A CAI Elite Carbon Intake On Your Camaro

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Cold air intakes are one of the best and quickest ways to enhance the power output and intake sound of your Camaro. As long as you choose the right intake, you can improve your car’s performance within minutes.

For the best results, pick a product specially designed for your Camaro that offers:

  • Improved Engine Efficiency, Boosted Fuel Economy
  • An Easy Install – OEM Fit, No Modifications Necessary
  • Cooler Intake Temperatures That Will Increase Engine Power
  • A Clear Viewing Window That Allows For Easy Filter Inspection
  • More Responsive Throttle During Acceleration

It should be made from the highest-quality materials, offer an excellent warranty, and be proven to increase your vehicle’s performance. The CAI Elite Carbon Intake meets all these requirements, and you can install it yourself within minutes:

The CAI Elite Carbon Series Intake System

If you are serious about performance, our Elite Carbon Series cold air intake is perfect for your Camaro. It is constructed of top-quality materials, including carbon fiber. It also meets or exceeds OEM manufacturer requirements. This kit includes:

  • Carbon Fiber Air Box with Clear Inspection Window
  • Carbon Fiber Intake Tube + High-Performance Air Filter
  • Flex Coupler/Stainless Clamps
  • Comprehensive Installation Instructions

Installation Process For 2016-2022 Camaro SS

Every CAI cold air intake is designed to fit as if it were an OEM part. Installation is easy and can be done in your garage using simple tools:

  • 8mm nut driver or slotted screwdriver
  • T20 torx driver
  • Pliers
  • 2.5mm and 3mm Allen wrench
  • 10mm socket and ratchet

The Step-By-Step Install Process

Watch our helpful video above to see just how easy it is to install the CAI Elite Carbon Series cold air intake in a 6th-generation Camaro SS. Every kit comes with comprehensive installation instructions and all the required hardware. We detail the steps below to make the process as easy as possible, even if you have never worked on your car before.

  1. Ensure that the engine is off and has cooled down. Disconnect the negative battery cable, which is located in the trunk on the right side behind an access panel.
  2. Loosen the clamps and screws on your current air intake system. You will need to unclip and remove the sound enhancer tube, loosen the PCV tube, and remove the throttle body intake tube. Once everything is disconnected, remove the entire airbox assembly from the car. Do not remove the wiring harness from the MAF sensor -this will cause the check engine light to come on.
  3. Next, begin the assembly process; you can reuse the factory grommets. Connect the carbon fiber intake tube to the air filter by screwing them together. Connect the coupler to the throttle body and tighten the clamp closest to it.
  4. Install the foam seal on the air box and place the air filter inside. Then, insert the MAF tube into the throttle coupler. The airbox should be aligned with the three mounting grommets simultaneously.
  5. Secure the system by tightening the stainless-steel clamps around the coupler boot. Reattach the PCV tube, MAF sensor, and any other tubes or wiring that was disconnected during the removal process.
  6. Reattach the negative battery cable and make sure that everything has been tightened. Then, head out for a test drive and enjoy the benefits of your new CAI intake.

Cold Air Inductions Has The Perfect Kit For Your Camaro

We offer bespoke cold air induction kits for a variety of Camaro models. Our Elite Carbon Series range has been designed for 2016-2024 6.2-liter Camaro SS models and fits like an OEM part. Benefits of the Elite Carbon Series kit include:

  • Dyno tested power increase
  • Enhanced performance and fuel economy
  • Improved intake noise

Upgrading to a CAI Cold Air Intake is quick and easy thanks to our custom designed products and simple installation procedure. Our intakes are built to last, and the reusable air filter element will save you money over a stock system.

Cold Air Inductions has been a leading manufacturer of sealed air box intake systems since 2004. We offer a lifetime warranty. Check out our range of high-quality intakes here. Then contact our team to order the cold air induction kit that sounds as good as it performs.

The 5 Easiest Chevy Silverado Aftermarket Upgrades

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The Chevy Silverado is a great truck. It’s reliable, tough, and comes with plenty of options. But there are some great upgrades that you can’t get from the factory. In this blog, we look into the five easiest upgrades you can make to your Silverado.

1. Exhaust Systems

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Whether you have a 5.3 or 6.2-liter V8 under the hood, there’s one thing your Silverado will be missing. And that’s a free-flowing exhaust system to unleash the sound of your motor. There are plenty of reputable exhaust specialists out there that offer bespoke systems for the Silverado and offer:

  • Better exhaust sound
  • More power
  • Improved fuel economy

Make sure to get a cat-back system rather than just a replacement rear muffler. That way, you get more power and better fuel economy, too.

Keep In Mind: Some exhausts can drone at cruising speeds, so try to drive to a vehicle equipped with the system you want first.

2. ECU Remaps

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The ECU in a modern car controls everything from ignition to timing and fuel delivery. Manufacturers use generic ECU settings that can often be reprogrammed to deliver:

  • Better performance
  • Smoother power delivery
  • Better gas mileage

An ECU remap on its own may not deliver a major performance boost. But it is certainly worthwhile if you have done other mods to your truck, too.

Keep In Mind: You could invalidate your factory warranty with certain ECU remaps.

3. Suspension Upgrades

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If you enjoy heading off-road, then upgrading the suspension with components like leveling kits or lift kits can enhance your truck’s capabilities and give you:

  • Better off-road ability
  • Enhanced protection for the underside of the truck

Installing more capable shock absorbers and taller springs will give you an edge on tough trails.

Keep In Mind: An overly stiff suspension can make for a hard ride on the road.

4. Wheels And Tires

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A tire upgrade is often done in conjunction with suspension improvements and can:

  • Enhance the look of your truck
  • Provide more ground clearance

Larger tires will improve ground clearance. And you can choose between on and off-road tread types to enhance grip levels. Upgraded alloy wheels can also give your truck a unique look.

Keep In Mind: Very low-profile tires look cool but can make the ride hard.

5. Cold Air Intakes

One of the best and easiest upgrades you can do is to install a cold air intake. Unlike the other options here, it can be done in your driveway. Cold Air Inductions intake kits are designed to work specifically with your vehicle and will give you:

  • Better intake sound
  • Improved performance
  • Better fuel economy

This results in real power gains that you can feel. And the enhanced intake sound is just icing on the cake. The increased airflow into the engine allows it to perform more efficiently. So your fuel economy will improve, too.

Keep In Mind: Only a high-quality aftermarket sealed airbox intake system will deliver these results.

Upgrade Your Vehicle With A CAI Cold Air Intake Kit

While we can’t comment on aftermarket exhausts, ECUs, or suspension kits, our cold-air induction kits are built to deliver. At Cold Air Inductions, we do real power testing and deliver real power gains. Every kit is made from the highest quality materials and crafted right here in the USA.

We don’t change OEM sensors or connections. And we believe in our products, so we offer a lifetime warranty. Our intake kits are designed and engineered to work with specific Silverado models. This is why we deliver noticeable improvements over stock. Contact us today and experience the benefits of a CAI cold air intake kit.