This is my first forum blog

[Camaro71]

Warm Greetings everyone. I've been reading blogs for various projects in the past, but this is the first one for me to post. Two days ago I purchased a 2024 ZR2 Bison. It wasn't what I was looking for, I just wanted a ZR2. The deal was good and my wife ( I know, right) pushed me into pulling the trigger. I traded my 2020 Z71 Silverado LTZ that had the Trail Boss package dealer added ( again, the deal was what lead me to letting them do it).
Already put 100 miles on it, through DC traffic and off road in Southern MD. Very happy with it. I took my N-Fab steps off my 2020 and slapped them on the Bison. They look like they belong.

I've always been one of those guys that just added mods way later than I should have. Like cold air induction. Looking for some guidance on which one. In the past it was always K&N, but the oil impregnated filter was identified as the reason my transmission failed on my 2009 Silverado. I only changed the filter to a dry one for the 2020.
What homework has been done?

 

[DNZR2]

Congratulations

 

[22-ZR2]

Welcome, enjoy the new ride.

 

[amateurhour]

Welcome Your wife sounds like a bad influence, you should keep her!

Unfortunately @securityguy is currently getting a bionic arm or I’m sure he would have already recommended an intake for you but the synopsis of his thesis paper is that none of the aftermarket intakes flow or filter better than the stock system, nor will they give you any added power or mileage. If you want to clean up the engine bay a little the Airaid Jr system is decent.

 

[DNZR2]

^^^^^ So very true.

 

[LSnTX]

Welcome, x2 from @amateurhour

 

[bruss]

Welcome.

But I am concerned how a repair facility came to the conclusion that the air filter for the engine caused a transmission failure…. That sounds like fishing to get out of a warranty claim and hoping for someone gullible enough to believe it.

 

[KLA]

Welcome.

But I am concerned how a repair facility came to the conclusion that the air filter for the engine caused a transmission failure…. That sounds like fishing to get out of a warranty claim and hoping for someone gullible enough to believe it.

Yes, I agree. I don't see how the intake air filter can be connected to the transmission. Oiled filter or dry filter. Doesn't matter. Just don't make sense to me. If it was me, I would definitely be questioning that decision.

 

[Camaro71]

Yes, I agree. I don't see how the intake air filter can be connected to the transmission. Oiled filter or dry filter. Doesn't matter. Just don't make sense to me. If it was me, I would definitely be questioning that decision.

The truck had North of 100k miles of DC traffic as well as offroad towing on the weekends. The transmission shop (not the dealership) stated the oil residue from the air filter was covering the air sensor providing bad data. It wasn't shifting correctly for a long time.

Thanks for the info. I do miss the sound change on the air intake. So the Corsa CAI is just a dress up feature?