Cold Air Intakes
AEM® cold air intake systems are precision-engineered to provide an increase in horsepower and torque, and include a CAD-designed intake tube paired with a DRYFLOW® air filter—a complete replacement and upgrade from your stock intake components and filter. Search for your specific vehicle to view the estimated performance gains you can achieve with an AEM air intake system, and drive with confidence under AEM’s Lifetime Limited Warranty.
At AEM®, we take aftermarket design and engineering to new heights, providing fantastic quality, cutting-edge design, and awesome performance. Just like you, the AEM staff doesn’t like to compromise—on the track, or in our products. If you’re ready to give your vehicle a boost in both performance and protection, you’ll find rigorously-tested AEM parts designed to give you the very best in aftermarket filtration and power.
We take pride in designing products geared toward both performance and appearance. When exploring AEM cold air intakes, you’ll discover uncompromising quality paired with an eye-catching, show-worthy appearance.
INTAKE TYPE |
Cold Air Intakes |
Short Ram Intakes |
Brute Force Intakes |
Brute Force HD Diesel Air Intakes |
Dual Chamber Air Intakes |
SERIES NUMBER (STARTS WITH) |
21, 22 |
22 |
21 |
21 |
24 |
TUBE MATERIAL/FINISH |
Aluminum |
Aluminum |
Aluminum |
Aluminum |
Aluminum |
FILTER TYPE |
Dryflow Non-woven Synthetic |
Dryflow Non-woven Synthetic |
Dryflow Non-woven Synthetic |
Dryflow Non-woven Synthetic |
Dryflow Non-woven Synthetic |
CLEANING INTERVAL |
Up to 100,000 miles |
Up to 100,000 miles |
Up to 100,000 miles |
Up to 100,000 miles |
Up to 100,000 miles |
OVERVIEW |
AEM® complete cold air intake systems helped put AEM on the map in the performance aftermarket, and our engineers design each system to be a fully integrated element of the engine bay. The filter is relocated outside of the engine compartment near the front fender to help provide cooler inlet air, and a long, free-flowing intake pipe routes from the filter and offers an increase in the volume of airflow to your engine. |
Our short ram air intake designs place the air filter within the engine compartment, and feature a shorter tube length—an economical alternative to a complete cold air system that still offers performance, value, and ease of installation. AEM’s short ram intakes often utilize a heat shield to help protect the filter from high engine bay temperatures, and a CAD-designed intake tube to help provide smooth airflow. |
Made for popular gas and diesel trucks, SUVs, and late-model fuel-injected muscle cars, each Brute Force® cold air intake system features a DRYFLOW® air filter, powder-coated steel heat shield (to help protect the filter from engine heat), and intake tube designed to provide a smooth flow of air. The Brute Force® intake includes a large DRYFLOW® air filter which offers more surface area than a traditional stock filter, and utilizes deep, bull-nosed pleats engineered to improve dust capacity. |
Brute Force® HD intakes are the biggest and most rugged intakes that AEM® manufactures, and are available for popular late model Cummins, Duramax, and Power Stroke diesel engines. An extra-large, non-oiled DRYFLOW® air filter helps provide exceptional filtration and dust capacity, and is paired with a free-flowing intake pipe designed to provide an increase in airflow. |
AEM® dual chamber air intakes utilize a patented intake tube designed to increase horsepower and torque. Two different diameters and lengths of piping are engineered to create multiple frequency sound waves, which help charge the cylinders with more air. |
Replacement Filter | 21-201DK |
Air Filter Color | Red |
Air Filter Material | Non-woven Synthetic |
Air Filter Outlet Shape | Round |
Clamps Included | 7 |
Clamp Material | Steel |
Clamp Style | Regular |
Couplers Included | None |
Warranty | Limited Lifetime |
Product Style | AEM Short Ram Intake System |
Intake Pipe Color / Finish | Red |
Intake Pipe Material | Aluminum |
CARB EO Number | D-670-21 |
Street Legal In All US States | Yes |
TUV Approved (Europe) | No |
Weight | 6 lb (2.7 kg) |
Product Box Height | 8.5 in (216 mm) |
Product Box Length | 18.25 in (464 mm) |
Product Box Width | 14.5 in (368 mm) |
Mounting Hardware Included | Yes |
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