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AIRAID AIR-254-216 Performance Air Intake System

Get ready to boost your engine's performance with the AIRAID Cold Air Dam (CAD) Air Intake system. Designed to deliver a significant increase in horsepower and torque, this intake system ensures your engine receives larger amounts of cooler air. The innovative design retains the original air filter location while integrating a massive open-element air inlet. This inlet is protected by Cold Air Dam panels, which provide a consistent flow of cooler outside air directly to your engine.

Key Features

  • Air Box Included: Yes
  • Air Filter Color: Yellow
  • Air Filter Material: Cotton Gauze
  • 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
  • Warranty: No-Hassle Lifetime Limited
  • Weight: 10.6 lb (4.8 kg)

Benefits of the AIRAID CAD System

The Cold Air Dam panels serve as an effective heat shield, isolating the intake air from the heat generated in the engine bay. This design not only maintains cooler air temperatures but also enhances the efficiency of your engine. The system is easy to install with common hand tools, making it a convenient upgrade for any DIY enthusiast.

Specifications

  • Intake Pipe Color: Black
  • Clamps Style: Worm Gear
  • Couplers Included: 2
  • Oil Included: Filter is pre-oiled
  • Replacement Filter: 724-475
  • Street Legal in All US States: No
  • TUV Approved (Europe): No

Fitment Notes

Universal Fitment: This product is designed for universal fitment; however, we recommend verifying compatibility with your specific vehicle model to ensure optimal performance.

Customer Feedback

"After installing the AIRAID 254-216, I immediately noticed a difference in throttle response and acceleration. The installation was straightforward, and the quality of the materials is top-notch!"

"This air intake system has made my engine feel more alive. I appreciate how the design isolates the filter from engine heat, allowing for better performance. Highly recommend!"

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WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm
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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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Carb Approved No
Carb Number -
Epa Status N/A
Prop65 Yes
Carb Required -
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