I think overall, even though i've decided against the intake it seems to have benifeted others as well. Thanks for all the info! even though it didn't help me it helped others

 

I have been using the spectre CAI for 3 years now, and love it. Well tecnically its just the filter i am using. the pipeing is made from a 3in pvc 45* elbow. Eather way it is great and never had a problem starting the truck. even in the winter.

 

See Pics of said intake Please? The Specter one...

 

well i was in your same boat.. i didnt wanna pay $200+ for one because it would take to long to pay its self off. then i ran across the gem of a thread that walked you through how to make your own. i made mine all for 60$ most expensive part was the Spectre filter (going to switch to a K&N soon) i got my sheet medal for free tho but thats like $10 or less so you could probably do it for $70. it only took about an hour or two to make the heat shield and get it fit in, very easy to do. I love making the decision to make one even more every time i fill my truck up. about 2 MPG better.

if i can find the Thread ill link it here. its something like.. HOW TO: Home made intake and heat shield. ill look tho.

EDIT: found it.. the rest of the thread got cut off but the slide show he has linked shows you everything you need to know.
https://blazerforum.com/forum/articl...-thread-11635/

 

I have this and besides the filter being way to huge and me not being able to figure out the heat sheild its great. Oh and its $63 with free shipping.
https://blazerforum.com/forum/header...out-cai-64584/