Cold Air Intake W/Heat Shield For GMC Yukon (2009-2013) with 4.8L/5.3L/6.2L V8 Engines Red

Wake Up Your Gen IV Small Block: High-Flow Intake for GMC Yukon 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, & 6.2L

Who It’s For: Engineered for GMC Yukon owners running the legendary Gen IV Small Block V8 platforms (including the L20, LMG, and L94) who are tired of the sluggish, heavy-footed feeling of a stock SUV.

The Symptom: The factory intake on the 2009-2014 Yukon is designed for silence above all else. It uses a series of plastic resonator chambers and "accordion" style tubing that creates massive air turbulence, effectively choking the engine’s ability to breathe during high-demand situations. When you’re trying to merge a 5,500lb SUV into traffic or pull a trailer up a grade, that hesitation you feel is the engine struggling to overcome the vacuum restriction of the stock air box.

The Engineering Fix: We replace that restrictive plastic maze with a mandrel-bent T304 aluminum induction tube. By creating a smooth, high-velocity path for the air to travel, we significantly reduce the Reynolds number (fluid turbulence) within the intake tract. The included heat shield isolates the high-flow conical filter from the radiant heat of the engine bay, ensuring the air entering your cylinders is as dense as possible. More air density equals more oxygen, more oxygen equals a more efficient combustion "snap," resulting in immediate throttle response and a significant bump in usable torque.

Why Mechanics Choose This Kit

• Optimized Volumetric Efficiency: By smoothing the airflow path, this kit helps the 4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.2L engines fill the cylinders more efficiently, providing up to a 10% increase in horsepower and torque depending on your current tune and health.
• V8 Induction Note: Removing the factory baffles allows the natural "induction roar" of the GM V8 to be heard under heavy acceleration, providing a deep, sporty tone without being obnoxious at cruising speeds.
• Heavy-Duty Construction: Unlike the factory plastic which can become brittle and crack over time due to heat cycles, our T304 aluminum piping and washable 50,000-mile cotton filter are built for the long haul.

Technical Specifications

Compatibility & OEM Reference

Fits the Following Vehicles:

• 2009-2014 GMC Yukon with 4.8L / 5.3L V8 Engine
• 2009-2014 GMC Yukon Denali with 6.2L V8 Engine
• 2009-2014 GMC Yukon Denali XL with 6.2L V8 Engine
• 2009-2014 GMC Yukon XL 1500 with 5.3L / 6.0L / 6.2L V8 Engine

Included Components:

T304 Aluminum Intake Pipe, High-Flow Washable Cotton Filter, Heat Shield Assembly, Silicone Couplers, Stainless Steel Clamps, Mounting Hardware

The Performance Promise

This is a bolt-on solution that requires nothing more than basic hand tools and about 60 minutes of your time. By relocating the filter and straightening the flow, you’re giving your Yukon the breath of air it needs to move its mass more effectively. Buy with confidence. Backed by real automotive experts and fast shipping.