2016 Sierra and Silverado Air Intake Offers Estimated 7.5 Horsepower Boost
- Oct 25, 2016
A 6.0-liter V8 is the base engine for this model and delivers 360 horsepower and 380 lb/ft of torque. A more powerful 6.6-liter turbodiesel V8 that supplies 397-horsepower and 765-lb-ft of torque is available as an option. A 6-speed automatic transmission is mated to either engine. However, a sturdier Allison 1000 transmission is integrated with the turbodiesel engine. A bi-fuel option is available on the 6.0-liter engine that permits you to run the truck on gasoline or compressed natural gas. However, the natural gas power cuts horsepower down to 301 and torque to 333-lb-ft. Rear-wheel drive is standard, but a four-wheel drive setup is available. The truck can haul up to 7,153 pounds and tow up to 23,200 pounds if properly equipped. There is some difference to last year’s model, but the new ratings are a result of new SAE standards. As was the case with the Silverado, the 2016 GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 HD experienced a refresh in 2015. The same 6.0-liter V8 that powers the standard 2016 Silverado also drives the Sierra. There is also a 6.6-liter turbodiesel V8 available as an option. As mentioned, the K&N 77-3090KTK 77-series high-flow performance air intake system is designed for both the Silverado 2500 and 3500 HD as well as the GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 HD.
K&N also offers an air filter cleaning kit that is specially formulated to clean the filter so it can be reused. In fact, if the filter is properly cleaned every 100,000 miles, it could last for as long as you own the truck. K&N backs the filter and intake system with a Million Mile Limited Warranty. The document promises that the filter will last for up to 10 years or 1,000,000 million miles before needing replacement. The intake system also includes a free-flow, mandrel-bent aluminum tube that is designed and engineered to replace the factory air filter and air intake housing and correct airflow restriction due to the design of the factory system. Greater airflow assures that the engine gets more air. That translates to more power and acceleration through out the engine’s RPM range. In fact, the K&N 77-3090KTK intake offers and estimated 7.58 horsepower boost. The intake tube features a black powder-coated finish so that it will last and will look good. Moreover, the tube accommodates the factory mass air sensor and crank case vent hose. There is also a heat shield that installs into the original air box space to assure that hot air from the engine compartment does not enter the intake. The K&N 77-3090KTK air intake system can be installed in about 90 minutes using the existing factory mounting points and common hand tools. The K&N 77-3090KTK high-flow performance air intake system is designed to fit the following vehicles: 2016 GMC SIERRA 3500 HD 6.0L V8 Fuel Injection - All Models | |||
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