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AIRAID AIR-254-253 Performance Air Intake System
The AIRAID Cold Air Dam (CAD) Air Intake is designed to optimize your engine's airflow, providing a significant boost in horsepower and torque. By maintaining the original air filter's location, this intake system incorporates a large open-element air inlet that is shielded by Cold Air Dam panels. These panels ensure a consistent flow of cooler outside air into your engine, enhancing performance.
Key Features
- Air Box Included: Yes
- Air Filter Color: Yellow
- Air Filter Material: Cotton Gauze & Non-woven Synthetic
- Air Filter Outlet Shape: Round
- Washable Air Filter: Yes
- California Compliance: Not legal for sale or use in California
- Clamp Material: Stainless Steel
- Clamps Included: 4
- Intake Pipe Material: High-Density Cross-Linked Polyethylene
- Mass Air Flow Sensor Adapter: Included when required
- Mounting Hardware: Yes
- Pre-Oiled Filter: Yes
- Weight: 11.4 lb (5.2 kg)
- Warranty: No-Hassle Lifetime Limited
Performance Benefits
The CAD system includes a low-restriction intake tube that maximizes airflow while reducing restrictions. The 360-degree conical AIRAID premium air filter is both washable and reusable, offering superior filtration compared to traditional paper filters. The design of the Cold Air Dam panels keeps the filter isolated from the hot air in the engine compartment, ensuring that your engine receives the coolest air possible. This not only enhances performance but also contributes to the longevity of your engine.
Installation Made Easy
Installing the AIRAID Cold Air Dam Air Intake is a straightforward process that requires only common hand tools. This user-friendly design means you can upgrade your vehicle’s performance without a hassle.
Fitment Notes
Universal Fitment: This product is designed for universal fitment. However, we recommend conducting thorough research to confirm compatibility with your specific vehicle model.
Customer Insights
Many users have praised the AIRAID AIR-254-253 for its noticeable boost in throttle response and overall engine performance. One customer noted that the installation was a breeze and immediately felt a difference in power during acceleration. Another reviewer appreciated the sleek design and the quality of materials used, stating that it enhanced the engine bay's appearance while providing functional benefits.
Important Information
This product is not street legal in California and other states adopting California emission standards. Be sure to check the legal status for your specific vehicle application.
⚠ WARNING:
Cancer and Reproductive Harm
https://www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
| Make Vehicle | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
|
2009-2015 Cadillac CTS |
CTS | 2009-2015 |
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 TooLike 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 InnovationAiraid 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 RacingDon’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.
- 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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