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The heavy duty truck market is fierce with competition as each manufacturer continues raising the bar. HD truck customers tow big trailers and haul hefty payloads – as such, a truck’s performance is paramount, from the frame and suspension, to the engine and transmission.
HD trucks must maintain a certain standard of performance, but they must also be intelligent in how they use it. To further maintain this delicate balance, Chevrolet developed a new, patented air intake system for the 2017 Silverado HD.
“The 2017 Silverado HD was engineered to provide maximum utility for our customers in even the most extreme situations,” said Eric Stanczak, Chief Engineer, Silverado HD. 2017 Silverado HD. Photo: Chevrolet
How It Works
Silverado HD’s new air intake feeds cool, dry air into the Duramax diesel for cooler engine temperatures and better performance. This becomes relevant during the harsh and rigorous driving Chevy’s HD trucks are accustomed to seeing. The cooler, drier air helps the engine run better under heavy loads and other situations that create excessive engine and transmission heat.
A ram-air effect is created with the incoming air at highway speeds. This sends more air to the engine while the air filter housing draws 40 percent additional air from one of the front fenders. This blends with the cooler air from the hood inlet before funneling into the combustion chambers.
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