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Introducing Lifetime Washable Home Air Filters from K&N

Mar 1, 2019

For over fifty years, K&N® has been a pioneer in the field of automotive filtration engineering. Now, those five decades of expertise have been applied to an exciting innovation for your home—K&N’s brand-new lifetime washable home air filters.

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Enclosed Air Box Intake for 2019 Chevrolet Silverado & GMC Sierra 1500/2500 V8

Feb 25, 2019

Help protect the engine of your Silverado or Sierra and gain a guaranteed increase in horsepower and torque with the K&N® 63-3109 air intake system, engineered specifically for 2019 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 1500/2500 5.3L/6.2L V8 models. The K&N® 63-3109 roto-molded air box intake system boasts an estimated power increase of 15.7-horsepower and 32.5 lb./ft. of torque*, and up to 25% more airflow than the factory intake system.

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Duramax Diesel Performance Guide: Chevrolet Silverado HD & GMC Sierra HD

Feb 19, 2018

AIRAID can turn up the LML Duramax 6.6L power in your 2017-2018 Chevy Silverado HD / GMC Sierra HD

To some people, a pickup truck is just a vehicle that allows them to haul the family, their toys, some random stuff from the hardware store, and help people move. But people who buy the 2017-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD/3500HD & 2017-2018 GMC Sierra 2500HD/3500HD, usually need a bit more than that. They’re looking for a rig that can haul and tow massive amounts of stuff, day-in and day-out. That’s why GM completely re-engineered their venerable L5P Duramax 6.6L Diesel V8, to create an all new version called the LML Duramax 6.6L. Although it has the same displacement as the old engine, it has lots of cool new tricks to help your truck work even harder. So let’s look at some of those changes, and see how a Duramax 6.6L Cold Air Intake from AIRAID can help you turn up the power even more.

The LML Duramax 6.6L Diesel

In order to crank up the power without sacrificing reliability, General Motors went back to the drawing board to create their all new heavy duty diesel. To make it able to handle more power, they gave it:

Boost the Torque with a Duramax 6.6L Cold Air Intake from AIRAID

A completely new engine block design

Hardened cylinder walls

4-bolt crossbolted mains

A bigger crankshaft

Stronger connecting rods

A higher capacity oiling system

With a stronger platform that can handle 910 lb-ft of torque, they started adding power enhancements like:

Add horsepower & torque to a 2017-2018 Chevy Silverado HD / GMC Sierra HD with an AIRAID Intake

New cylinder heads that are optimized for better airflow (an AIRAID Cold Air Intake can help you take full advantage of this)

The variable vane turbocharger is now controlled electronically for better boost control

The glow plug system can fire the engine in less than 3-seconds at -20 F

The air intake system is now enhanced with a fully functional ram air hood scoop (AIRAID can really maximize the advantage of this feature)

How a Chevrolet Silverado HD Cold Air Intake / GMC Sierra HD Cold Air Intake can improve performance

The new ram air intake on the 2017-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD/3500HD and 2017-2018 GMC Sierra 2500HD/3500HD works by pulling in large amounts of air through that giant vent on the hood. This cold air should provide the engine with more oxygen, due to the lower air temperature. However, once the air hits the OE Duramax 6.6L air filter, it will slow down and heat up, because it has to fight it’s way through all of the dirt that has collected on the surface of the filter. As the layer of dirt increases, the volume of air that gets through will decrease, and reduce the amount of power that your engine can make.

Closeup of an AIRAID 201-335 MXP Cold Air Intake installed on a LML Duramax 6.6L

The air that does make it through the stock Chevy Silverado air filter/GMC Sierra air filter, then has to contend with a narrow intake tube that has all sorts of uneven interior surfaces. This causes the air to swirl around and become turbulent, slowing it down even more. As a result, the air will heat up more, thus reducing the number of oxygen molecules, and consequently, the amount of power that your Silverado HD 6.6L/Sierra HD 6.6L can produce.

To overcome these horsepower and torque inhibitors, the AIRAID 201-335 MXP Cold Air Intake and AIRAID 200-335 MXP Cold Air Intake replaces all of these restrictive components with low restriction alternatives that are designed to enhance the effectiveness of those high-flow heads and ram air intake ducts. A special high-flow air box is mounted in place of the stock air box and filter, and it’s been engineered to flow considerably more air from that ram air inlet.

Inside the AIRAID MXP air box sits one of two low restriction AIRAID performance air filters:

AIRAID 200-335 MXP Cold Air Intake gets an oiled SynthaFlow Performance Air Filter, which is made from multiple layers of cotton gauze, bonded to a layer of proprietary synthetic filter media.

AIRAID 201-335 MXP Cold Air Intake gets a non-oiled SynthaMax Performance Air Filter, which is made from a dual-layer synthetic filter media.

Both oversized AIRAID air filters can pull in a lot more air than a standard paper filter. And because the dirt is stored inside of the filter material rather than collecting on top, the airflow won’t be reduced nearly as much over time.

You also won’t have to buy another expensive Duramax 6.6L air filter, because you can just clean the AIRAID filter every 30,000-50,000 miles (depending on road conditions).

All of that clean air is then directed to the engine through a low restriction AIRAID intake tube, which is made from roto-molded polyethylene. Because of our manufacturing process, all of the interior surfaces are completely smooth, resulting in little air turbulence as the air flows through the tube. This material also helps to absorb heat, so the air will be much cooler when it reaches the engine. Each intake tube has integrated fittings for all of the factory sensors, which makes for a hassle-free installation.

Now for the good part

Thanks to its durable, high-flow design, both the AIRAID 201-335 MXP Cold Air Intake and AIRAID 200-335 MXP Cold Air Intake will give you excellent engine protection, faster throttle response, and a throatier engine intake sound. It will also give you the following estimated performance increase:

11.92 horsepower

2017-2018 Duramax 6.6L Cold Air Intake - AIRAID 200-335 MXP

34.17 lb-ft of torque

That’s a serious power gain, and it will help to reduce engine strain when you’re towing or hauling a heavy load. But of course, your individual results will vary depending on the mileage, modifications, and condition of your specific 2017-2018 Chevrolet Silverado HD Duramax 6.6L / 2017-2018 GMC Sierra HD Duramax 6.6L. You also need to make sure that this AIRAID cold air intake is street-legal in your state, which you can do by clicking here.

With more power, faster throttle response, and the exceptional AIRAID No-Hassle Lifetime Warranty, an AIRAID Duramax 6.6L cold air intake system is definitely a worthwhile investment for your truck!

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2017-2018 Duramax 6.6L Cold Air Intake - AIRAID 201-335 MXP

Can-Am Maverick Turbo UTVs Get Added Airflow From the AIRAID 800-508 Filter

Jan 17, 2018

The Can-Am Maverick UTVs become even more impressive with an AIRAID filter (photo Can-Am)

ATV Illustrated didn’t hold back in its praise of the Can-Am Maverick X3. The publication’s review of the Maverick does a great job of highlighting what makes the UTV so impressive.

“The new Can-Am Maverick X3 easily runs down everything in its path like nothing we’ve ever driven," wrote ATV Illustrated. "It’s fast, precise, and it’s got more power and suspension than anything on dirt short of a half million dollar Baja racer. It positively seethes attitude, performance, and style.”

So the Can-Am Maverick is a winner. Its Rotax ACE (Advanced Combustion Efficiency), turbocharged three-cylinder, liquid cooled engine with an integrated intercooler is a potent and reliable performer. The addition of an AIRAID 800-508 direct-fit replacement filter takes that power-plant to the next level of performance and protection.

AIRAID 800-508 direct-replacement air filter for the Can-Am Maverick product view

The molded body and oiled, pleated filter media make for a high-performance upgrade

The AIRAID 800-508 is specifically designed to improve horsepower and acceleration in the various Can-Am Maverick X3 models. The free-flowing filter is constructed of multiple layers of filter media and provides significant improvements in air intake. The added airflow helps the Maverick’s turbo deliver its full potential.

That added punch of air does not mean the AIRAID 800-508 compromises engine protection. The layers of oiled cotton / synthetic blend filter media are up to the task of guarding the engine’s internals from the ravages of the track or trail. That filter media is fully washable and reusable using a cleaning and recharge kit like the 790-550.

The 800-508 comes with the industry-leading AIRAID lifetime warranty

All AIRAID direct replacement filters are constructed with a body that is made from hand-poured urethane that won't crack or shrink. We are so sure of our filters’ quality that we offer a lifetime guarantee. It is the last filter you will have to buy for your Can-Am Maverick.

Applications:

2017 CAN-AM MAVERICK MAX 1000R TURBO X RS 976 - All Models
2017 CAN-AM MAVERICK MAX 1000R TURBO X DS 976 - All Models
2017 CAN-AM MAVERICK MAX 1000R TURBO 976 - All Models
2017 CAN-AM MAVERICK 1000R TURBO X RS 976 - All Models
2017 CAN-AM MAVERICK 1000R TURBO X DS 976 - All Models
2017 CAN-AM MAVERICK 1000R TURBO 976 - All Models
2016 CAN-AM MAVERICK MAX 1000R TURBO X RS 976 - All Models
2016 CAN-AM MAVERICK MAX 1000R TURBO X DS 976 - All Models
2016 CAN-AM MAVERICK MAX 1000R TURBO 976 - All Models
2016 CAN-AM MAVERICK 1000R TURBO X RS 976 - All Models
2016 CAN-AM MAVERICK 1000R TURBO X DS 976 - All Models
2016 CAN-AM MAVERICK 1000R TURBO 976 - All Models
2015 CAN-AM MAVERICK MAX 1000R TURBO X DS 976 - All Models
2015 CAN-AM MAVERICK 1000R TURBO X DS 976 - All Models

Meet Scott Birdsall and His Monster: a 1949 Ford F1, Dubbed Old Smokey F1

Nov 29, 2017

Scott Birdsall of Chuckles Garage and his 1949 Ford F1, affectionately dubber Old Smokey F1

What is a monster? Is it a scary being that lives in our imagination? Or, are monsters things that actually exist to challenge our perception of control? This story isn’t going to give you a definitive answer to that question. But it will tell you about a 1,200 horsepower diesel-powered monster that wouldn’t exist in our world, if it weren’t for the vivid imagination of a man named Scott Birdsall.

About 30 years ago, an auto repair shop opened up on the site of an old ranch in Santa Rosa, California. When they needed to expand several years ago, workers started to clear off the overgrown lot behind one of their buildings. As the front loader was plowing through decades of bushes, small trees and briars, it struck what turned out to be a 1949 Ford F1 pickup. The owner of the shop didn’t even know the truck was there, and decided to just sell it online. And that’s where Scott Birdsall of Chuckles Garage comes in: “When I get bored sometimes, I’ll look on Craigslist for stuff that I can buy real cheap and flip. So that truck came up and I bought it for $225—you know, to flip it. But it started to grow on me, so I kept it.” He continued; “I wanted to make a reliable shop truck out of it. But one modification led to another, and eventually it turned into a full-on race truck.”

Old Smokey F1, a 1949 Ford F1 with twin turbo Cummins motor

Old Smokey F1 is a wolf in sheep's clothing. A true sleeper.

When Scott pulled the lost F1 from the overgrowth, the cab was full of animal nests, the bed was full of nails, and it had been painted three times with a brush. It was clear that this truck had lived a hard life. “The right headlight was the last thing that I was going to fix, but it had been missing that headlight for so long, and I kind of liked the forlorn look of it. So I left it. But there is a projection headlight in there.” He then treated the body with silicone spray and installed a 12-valve Cummins diesel from an old Dodge pickup. “The diesel part of it started because I wanted a reliable shop truck that I could drive anywhere, tow stuff with, haul stuff with. I put a diesel in the truck to be able to use it. But I’m a hot rodder, so you know; a diesel with a turbo is cool, but a bigger turbo is even cooler!”

There’s actually an LED headlight hiding on the passenger side

There’s actually an LED projector headlight hiding on the passenger side

Eventually, a newer 5.9L Cummins from a 2005 Freightliner medium duty semi truck found it’s way under the hood. This allowed Scott to tune the motor with a laptop, giving him a much broader range of performance options. He explained: “To build this truck, I worked with companies like Industrial Injection, Garrett Turbochargers, and Bell Intercoolers, which taught me a lot about the fluid dynamics and other technical stuff.” In it’s current form, the truck now known as “Old Smokey”, boasts a compound turbo setup that uses an exhaust-driven 80mm Garrett GTX5008 turbocharger to feed a second [massive] 94mm GarrettGTX 5533 turbo, which then compounds the boost and sends the 106 psi air charge through a giant Bell intercooler before it reaches the heavily modified Cummins diesel engine. The result of all this boosted wizardry is 1,463 horsepower at the crankshaft and 1,233 horsepower/2,000 lb-ft at the rear wheels. That’s right, this rusty old 1949 Ford F1 pickup has more power than any production Ferrari, Lamborghini, or Pagani. And it’s only a few ponies shy of the venerable Bugatti Veyron. But all Scott has to do is flip a switch to activate the 375-hp nitrous shot, and that fancy French car is toast.

The interior is all business on Old Smokey F1, the 1949 Ford F1

The interior is all business as this truck was built to handle just about anything thrown at it

To handle all that power, a custom race car tube chassis hides beneath the truck’s patina'd bodywork. According to Scott, “There’s not much left from the original truck, except maybe the body and the dashboard.” But that’s okay, because this hot rod was purpose-built for land speed racing, road racing, and drifting. All Mr. Birdsall has to do is change the tires and adjust the suspension to suit the surface he’ll be on. “The current speed record for a diesel truck is like 172 miles an hour, and we’re going to try an blow that out of the water.” To keep the Old Smokey Ford F1 on the ground at triple digit speeds, AIRAID helped Scott create a carbon fiber splitter, diffuser, and underbody panels. And a high-flow AIRAID performance air filter is used to feed a constant rush of clean air to those ginormous turbos.

We at AIRAID are proud to sponsor Scott Birdsall and his Old Smokey Ford F1. And we wish him the best of luck as attempts to break the diesel pickup land speed record with his rusty monster.