I installed the AirRaid system also. Everyone said the factory intake was sufficent, but I have always believed bigger is better. You should also remember, you can't get air in if you can't get air out, so exhaust is also very important. 
__________________ HAD - 94 Chevy Dually 4x4 - 6.5 Turbo
96 Chevy Ext.cab 4x4 - 6.5 Turbo
99 GMC Dually 4x4 - 6.5 Turbo
HAVE - 2005 GMC Sierra crew/6'box - 4X4 - Duramax w/Allison. Fully loaded - AiRaid intake - 4" Pinnicle Performance Exhaust (No Converter - Straight through muffler) - EGR blocker plate - Edge Juice w/attitude - 2" plug in Turbo Resinator - |