The Speed Engineering cold air intake replaces the factory intake on 2009–2013 GM trucks and SUVs with the V8 engines listed below. It uses a 4" black aluminum intake tube, a silicone coupler, a heat shield, and a K&N-style air filter to draw in cooler air, with the inlet tube length and diameter tuned for the engine. Speed Engineering rates the kit at 12+ rwhp.
⚠️ Important Notes:
- Does not work on trucks and SUVs with manual (mechanical) fans
- No instructions are included with this intake kit
Features:
- 4" Intake Tube: Black aluminum tubing
- K&N-Style Air Filter: Included
- Heat Shield: Included
- Silicone Coupler and Clamps: Included
- 12+ RWHP Gain: Per Speed Engineering
- V8 Engines Only: 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L and 6.2L
- 2WD and 4WD Applications
- Not for Trucks/SUVs with Manual Fans
Vehicle Applications:
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (2WD/4WD)
- 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (2WD/4WD) — 4.8L/5.3L/6.0L/6.2L
- 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (2WD/4WD) — 4.8L/5.3L/6.0L/6.2L
- 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (2WD/4WD) — 4.8L/5.3L/6.0L/6.2L
- 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (2WD/4WD) — 4.8L/5.3L/6.0L/6.2L
- 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (2WD/4WD) — 4.8L/5.3L/6.0L/6.2L
Chevrolet Tahoe (2WD/4WD)
- 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (2WD/4WD) — 4.8L/5.3L
- 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe (2WD/4WD) — 4.8L/5.3L
- 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe (2WD/4WD) — 4.8L/5.3L
- 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe (2WD/4WD) — 4.8L/5.3L
- 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe (2WD/4WD) — 4.8L/5.3L
Chevrolet Suburban 1500 (2WD/4WD)
- 2009 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 (2WD/4WD) — 5.3L
- 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 (2WD/4WD) — 5.3L
- 2011 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 (2WD/4WD) — 5.3L
- 2012 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 (2WD/4WD) — 5.3L
- 2013 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 (2WD/4WD) — 5.3L
Chevrolet Suburban 2500 (2WD/4WD)
- 2009 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 (2WD/4WD) — 6.0L
- 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 (2WD/4WD) — 6.0L
- 2011 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 (2WD/4WD) — 6.0L
- 2012 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 (2WD/4WD) — 6.0L
GMC Sierra 1500 (2WD/4WD)
- 2009 GMC Sierra 1500 (2WD/4WD) — 4.8L/5.3L/6.0L/6.2L
- 2010 GMC Sierra 1500 (2WD/4WD) — 4.8L/5.3L/6.0L/6.2L
- 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 (2WD/4WD) — 4.8L/5.3L/6.0L/6.2L
- 2012 GMC Sierra 1500 (2WD/4WD) — 4.8L/5.3L/6.0L/6.2L
- 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 (2WD/4WD) — 4.8L/5.3L/6.0L/6.2L
GMC Yukon (2WD/4WD)
- 2009 GMC Yukon (2WD/4WD) — 4.8L/5.3L
- 2010 GMC Yukon (2WD/4WD) — 4.8L/5.3L
- 2011 GMC Yukon (2WD/4WD) — 4.8L/5.3L
- 2012 GMC Yukon (2WD/4WD) — 4.8L/5.3L
- 2013 GMC Yukon (2WD/4WD) — 4.8L/5.3L
GMC Yukon Denali (2WD/4WD)
- 2009 GMC Yukon Denali (2WD/4WD) — 6.2L
- 2010 GMC Yukon Denali (2WD/4WD) — 6.2L
- 2011 GMC Yukon Denali (2WD/4WD) — 6.2L
- 2012 GMC Yukon Denali (2WD/4WD) — 6.2L
- 2013 GMC Yukon Denali (2WD/4WD) — 6.2L
GMC Yukon XL 1500 (2WD/4WD)
- 2009 GMC Yukon XL 1500 (2WD/4WD) — 5.3L
- 2010 GMC Yukon XL 1500 (2WD/4WD) — 5.3L
- 2011 GMC Yukon XL 1500 (2WD/4WD) — 5.3L
- 2012 GMC Yukon XL 1500 (2WD/4WD) — 5.3L
- 2013 GMC Yukon XL 1500 (2WD/4WD) — 5.3L
Cadillac Escalade (2WD/4WD)
- 2009 Cadillac Escalade (2WD/4WD) — 6.2L
- 2010 Cadillac Escalade (2WD/4WD) — 6.2L
- 2011 Cadillac Escalade (2WD/4WD) — 6.2L
- 2012 Cadillac Escalade (2WD/4WD) — 6.2L
- 2013 Cadillac Escalade (2WD/4WD) — 6.2L
Cadillac Escalade ESV (AWD)
- 2009 Cadillac Escalade ESV (AWD) — 6.2L
- 2010 Cadillac Escalade ESV (AWD) — 6.2L
- 2011 Cadillac Escalade ESV (AWD) — 6.2L
- 2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV (AWD) — 6.2L
- 2013 Cadillac Escalade ESV (AWD) — 6.2L
Cadillac Escalade EXT (AWD)
- 2009 Cadillac Escalade EXT (AWD) — 6.2L
- 2010 Cadillac Escalade EXT (AWD) — 6.2L
- 2011 Cadillac Escalade EXT (AWD) — 6.2L
- 2012 Cadillac Escalade EXT (AWD) — 6.2L
- 2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT (AWD) — 6.2L
Chevrolet Avalanche (2WD/4WD)
- 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche (2WD/4WD) — 5.3L/6.0L
- 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche (2WD/4WD) — 5.3L/6.0L
- 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche (2WD/4WD) — 5.3L/6.0L
- 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche (2WD/4WD) — 5.3L/6.0L
- 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche (2WD/4WD) — 5.3L/6.0L
FAQ
Which engines does this intake fit?
It fits the 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L and 6.2L V8 engines in the 2009–2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, 2009–2013 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban 1500, 2009–2012 Chevrolet Suburban 2500, 2009–2013 GMC Yukon, Yukon Denali and Yukon XL 1500, 2009–2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV and Escalade EXT, and 2009–2013 Chevrolet Avalanche. See Vehicle Applications for the exact engines of each model. It is for V8 engines only.
Does it fit 4WD trucks?
Yes. The listed applications cover both 2WD and 4WD models.
What is included in the kit?
The kit includes a 4" black aluminum intake tube, a K&N-style air filter, a heat shield, a silicone coupler, and clamps.
How much power does this intake add?
Speed Engineering rates this intake at 12+ rear-wheel horsepower.
Does this intake come with instructions?
No. Instructions are not included with this intake kit.
Is this part street legal?
No. Speed Engineering sells this cold air intake as a race-only product intended for competition use only. Installation on a street-driven vehicle may violate the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7522(a)(3)).
⚠️ Race Use Only: This product is manufactured and sold for installation on vehicles used solely for competition. Once installed, the vehicle may not be used, registered, or licensed for use on a public road or highway. Installation on a street-driven vehicle may violate the Clean Air Act 203(a)(3), 42 U.S.C. 7522(a)(3).
