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AIRAID Performance Air Intake System - 450-260
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AIRAID AIR-450-260 Performance Air Intake System

The AIRAID Cold Air Dam (CAD) Air Intake is designed to optimize your engine's performance by delivering cooler air, resulting in increased horsepower and torque. This innovative intake system retains the original air filter location while incorporating a large open-element air inlet, shielded by Cold Air Dam panels. These panels ensure a consistent flow of cooler outside air into your engine, effectively enhancing its efficiency.

Key Features

  • Air Box Included: Yes
  • Air Filter Color: Red
  • Air Filter Material: Cotton Gauze & Non-woven Synthetic
  • Air Filter Outlet Shape: Round
  • Air Filter Washable: Yes
  • CARB EO Number: D-609-19
  • Clamp Color/Finish: Natural
  • Clamp Material: Stainless Steel
  • Clamp Style: Worm Gear
  • Clamps Included: 3
  • Coupler Color/Finish: Black
  • Couplers Included: 1
  • Intake Pipe Color / Finish: Black
  • Intake Pipe Material: High-Density Cross-Linked Polyethylene
  • Mass Air Flow Sensor Adapter Included: Yes (when required)
  • Mounting Hardware Included: Yes
  • Oil Included: Pre-Oiled Filter
  • Package Material: Paperboard
  • Package Type: Box
  • Product Style: AIRAID Intake Kit
  • Warranty: No-Hassle Lifetime Limited
  • Weight: 9.4 lb (4.3 kg)

Performance Benefits

The Cold Air Dam panels act as a heat shield, effectively isolating the intake air from the heat generated in the engine bay. This design allows for a steady supply of cooler air, which is essential for maximizing engine performance. The 360-degree conical AIRAID premium air filter is not only washable and reusable, but it also provides superior filtration compared to traditional paper filters.

Installation and Fitment

Installing the AIRAID Cold Air Dam Air Intake is straightforward, requiring only common hand tools. Whether you’re a seasoned mechanic or a DIY enthusiast, you’ll appreciate the user-friendly design. Be sure to check the product's vehicle applications to confirm compatibility and legal status in your state, especially if you’re in California or other areas with similar emissions standards.

Customer Insights

Users have noted a noticeable improvement in throttle response and overall engine performance after installing the AIRAID AIR-450-260. Many appreciate the ease of installation and the quality of materials used in the construction of the intake system. The washable filter is a particular favorite, as it reduces long-term maintenance costs.

Regulatory Information

California Air Resources Board Exempt: Yes; CARB EO: D-609-19; Airaid Intake Kit with Red Air Filter.

Prop 65 Warning: WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.p65warnings.ca.gov

Note(s):

  • This air intake may be CARB restricted. Please check with your local laws and regulations.

Proposition 65

⚠ WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm
https://www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

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Who is Airaid?

Airaid is an aftermarket company that manufactures air filters and air intake systems for various vehicles. Founded in 1997, their filters are designed to work in any kind of environment, may it be the sand dunes, mud bogs, snowy slopes, and other harsh terrains. 

Their filters are not just used for offroading purposes but at the race track as well. You can see it being used by various drag cars and track cars too. Over the years, Airaid has established itself as a company that provides top quality products and has since become a leader in its market segment.

Engines Need to Breathe Too

Like humans, your car engine needs to properly breathe as well. Imagine running with your nose clogged. Hard isn’t it? That goes the same for your engine. 

A clogged air intake system would not just hinder the engine but might cause some unnecessary damage as well. Airaid aims to provide a better solution to these by creating products that would help restrict airflow.

Continuous Research for Innovation

Airaid has always pushed itself to find better ways on how to improve an engine’s airflow. They have created products such as throttle body spacers that complements their high-performance air intake systems. 

Their own air filters dubbed Synthaflow and Synthamax are proven to be more efficient against its competitors. The company is committed to providing the best product that they have created a special team known as the H-PAS Development Team. This team focuses on High-Performance Air Systems.

Purchase Airaid at Vivid Racing

Don’t restrict your vehicle’s full potential and upgrade your vehicle’s air intake system with Airaid. Designed to perform, you know that you have a product that helps your vehicle’s performance. Visit Vivid Racing and check out the list suitable for your needs.





Araid has the following 4 available warranties:
  • AIRAID "NO-HASSLE" LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY
  • AIRAID 1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
  • AIRAID 90-DAY LIMITED WARRANTY
  • AIRAID 12-MONTH / 24,000 MILE LIMITED WARRANTY

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY CAN ALSO BE FOUND ONLINE AT www.airaid.com/warranty. WE LIMIT THE DURATION AND REMEDIES OF ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TO THE DURATION OF THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS.

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