You tell yourself it’s a simple thing — everything is bolt-on, finished in 20 minutes … boom … it’s done. But isn’t it better when you can watch a video to guide you along? That’s what AIRAID has for you today, as it shows how to properly install one of its great new cold air intake systems for the 2013-14 6.6L Duramax pickup trucks.

The LML now found in the current crop of GM diesel trucks is no slouch, touted for its 397 horsepower, 765 pound-feet of torque, and up to 13,000 pounds of towing capacity. Even so, owners are eager to see those numbers improve, and AIRAID is more than happy to help with its new intake kits (p/n 200-295).

AIRAID’s own Trent McGee is on hand to help us out, as he explains the ins and outs of the installation. First step is getting the negative terminals disconnected on both batteries, and then unclipping the harness from both MAF sensors.

Loosening the clamps on the factory intake tube starts the process of removing the stock system that includes everything down to the plate holding the stock intake box. The MAF sensors and filter minder will be recycled into the new cold air intake before the real installation begins.

The tube and box go in first, with the box secured against the factory holes using the factory hardware. The hump hose should now go onto the intake manifold, and then be connected to the intake tube as it aligns before being attached to the intake box.

The supplied harness extension is then attached between the MAF sensors and the harness itself, but must first be routed under the intake tube to get to the sensors. And after you install the weather stripping on the airbox, insert the filter, and reconnect the battery terminal, you’re good to go. You have more horsepower and torque now at your disposal.

To find out more about the AIRAID intake kit and what it can do for your Chevy or GMC diesel, check out the company’s website. And show AIRAID some love with a Like! on Facebook too.