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AIRAID Performance Air Intake System
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AIRAID AIR-451-260 Performance Air Intake System

The AIRAID Cold Air Dam (CAD) Air Intake is designed to maximize your engine's performance by delivering a significant amount of cooler air. This boost in airflow translates to increased horsepower and torque, making your driving experience more exhilarating. The intake system maintains the original air filter location while incorporating a large open-element air inlet, safeguarded by Cold Air Dam panels. These panels ensure a consistent flow of cooler outside air into your engine, effectively keeping it isolated from the hot air in the engine compartment.

Key Features

  • Weight: 9.4 lb (4.3 kg)
  • Air Box Included: Yes
  • Air Filter Color: Red
  • Air Filter Material: Non-woven Synthetic
  • Air Filter Washable: Yes
  • Clamp Material: Stainless Steel
  • Intake Pipe Material: High-Density Cross-Linked Polyethylene
  • Mass Air Flow Sensor Adapter: Included when required
  • Warranty: No-Hassle Lifetime Limited
  • Street Legal: See Vehicle Applications for details
  • CARB EO Number: D-609-19

Installation and Compatibility

Installation is straightforward and can be accomplished with common hand tools. The AIRAID CAD Air Intake is compatible with various vehicles, but it's essential to check the specific applications to determine its legal status in your state, especially in California.

Performance Benefits

By utilizing a low-restriction intake tube and a 360-degree conical AIRAID premium air filter, this intake system ensures superior filtration and airflow. The filter is reusable and less restrictive than traditional paper filters, providing a reliable option for long-term performance.

Customer Insights

Users have noted a marked improvement in throttle response and acceleration after installing the AIRAID AIR-451-260. The noticeable sound enhancement adds to the driving experience, making it a favorite among performance enthusiasts.

Specifications

  • Product Style: AIRAID Intake Kit
  • Clamp Style: Worm Gear
  • Clamps Included: 3
  • Couplers Included: 1
  • Oil Included: No filter oil required

Important Notes:

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

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Note(s):

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

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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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