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Now one might argue that the contemporary Chrysler 300C produced more than 304 horsepower from its 5.7L Hemi V8. But the direct injected Cadillac 3.6L LLT V6 was one of the first naturally-aspirated American V6 engines to crack the 300 hp mark. It would be years before the Chrysler 3.6L Pentastar V6 could compete, so the 2008-2011 Cadillac CTS 3.6L was for a time, the most powerful V6 American luxury sedan. And thanks to the AIRAID 253-252C Cadillac CTS cold air intake system, you can increase the power of your Cadilac 3.6L LY7 or Cadillac 3.6L LLT even further. Thanks to modern technological advances, the Cadillac 3.6L V6 is able to create V-8 power from a relatively small package. This happens because the fuel and air mixture is able to be compressed in such a way that more power can be created from a relatively small amount fuel. An AIRAID Cadillac CTS cold air intake system is able to maximize the power output by increasing the amount of oxygen-rich cold air that reaches the cylinders. Under normal circumstances, the OE intake system pulls in air from outside the engine compartment via a plastic air box located near the radiator. Before air can reach the engine however, it must first get extruded through a thick paper air filter to remove any contaminants. In theory, this will prevent engine damage and make that Cadillac 3.6L V6 operate more efficiently. Except, all of the dirt that the OE 2008-2011 Cadillac CTS 3.6L air filter removes, builds up between the paper creases (hence the term 'surface loading' filter) and blocks airflow. Not only does this limit the amount of oxygen that will ultimately reach the combustion chambers. It causes the air that does make it through, to slow down and heat up. Cold air on the other hand, has more oxygen molecules than warm air, and velocity allows more air to get compressed into the cylinders. So pumping lots of cold air into the motor will cause the fuel to burn hotter, which yields more horsepower, more torque, and much faster throttle response. To do this, the AIRAID 253-252C cold air dam intake system swaps out the factory air box and paper air filter, with a big blue AIRAID SynthaMax high-flow performance air filter. This washable synthetic air filter is made from two different layers of polyester. The outer layer of needlefelt polyester is designed to capture larger contaminants without reducing airflow.
Once the clean air has passed through the filter, it enters a low restriction polyethylene intake tube. A unique molding process causes the tube to funnel air to the motor at a higher velocity than the narrow OE intake tube, and the wide-angle curves virtually eliminate air turbulence. All of these features combine to yield more horsepower and torque, and a more immediate response from the gas pedal. An AIRAID 253-252C cold air dam intake will also reduce your maintenance cost, because that big 360-degree AIRAID SynthaMax air filter won't have to be cleaned for up to 50,000 miles (depending on road conditions). The AIRAID 253-252C intake is designed for the following vehicles: 2011 CADILLAC CTS 3.6L V6 Fuel Injection - All Models | |||
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Brock started out the weekend up front in his AIRAID Filters Production UTV where he would battle in the front both days. Each race, Brock would battle for the lead throughout both races, just missing the win and finishing in second both days. After finishing strong both days over the weekend, Brock would over take the lead in the championship points.
Mexico was both a strong weekend and a strong start to the 2017 season for the JM2 Motorsports team. They will be heading out to rounds five and six at the Utah Motorsports Complex in Tooele, Utah, in June. So watch for Brock and Jeremy to be up in front and battling for the win every time they are out on the track.
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For the 1996 model year, General Motors released a new line of Vortec engines for its GMT800 Chevrolet, Cadillac, and GMC fullsize pickup trucks and SUVs. The name is derived from the unique intake ports and cylinder walls, which are designed to create a vortex between the air and fuel as they enter the combustion chamber. Thanks to this novel setup, the 4.3L Vortec 4300 V6, 5.0L Vortec 5000 V8, and 5.7L Vortec 5700 V8 were able to make considerably more power than the preceding generation of engines, even though they were the same size. These GM Vortec motors were used in a number of different cars, trucks and SUVs. But the AIRAID 202-240 Air Box Performance Intake System is only designed to work with the following GM trucks:
The idea behind the General Motors Vortec engine design is to increase the velocity and volume of air entering the combustion chamber. That way the air will be able to mix more thoroughly with the fuel, which allows the engine to create more power by burning the fuel more completely. The stock air intake system however, can't provide enough air for the 4.3L Vortec, 5.0L Vortec, or 5.7L Vortec to reach its performance potential. And that's where the AIRAID 202-240 cold air intake system comes in. Instead of relying on the restrictive factory air box and 'surface loading' paper air filter. The whole intake system gets replaced by a high-flow AIRAID SynthaMax air filter, that is surrounded by a specially designed Cold Air Dam (CAD). When the hood is closed, a rubber gasket on top of the CAD seals out hot engine bay air, creating a virtual cold air chamber. The oversized AIRAID performance air filter can then ingest a much higher volume of cold air, as it rushes in through a hole in the side of the fender well.
All of that oxygen-rich cold air is then cleaned as it passes through the washable synthetic air filter. It's made from two distinct layers of non-woven polyester, that have been specifically developed to trap and hold even the smallest dirt particles. Then you can just wash it out and keep going. No oil treatment required. Plus, it's backed by the AIRAID No-Hassle Lifetime Warranty, so it will probably be the last air filter that you have to buy. Because the AIRAID 202-240 cold air intake utilizes the factory intake tube, all of the stock sensors and ECU settings remain unchanged. This allows for a simple installation, and 50-state street legal status. The AIRAID 202-240 is designed for the following vehicles: 2000 GMC YUKON DENALI 5.7L V8 Fuel Injection - Used w/200-102 or 201-102 | |||
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In 1951, Toyota test driver Ichiro Taira used a treacherous hiking trail to drive a BJ-Series 4x4 prototype up the side of Mt. Fuji. He made it to checkpoint 6 (7,841 ft/1.4 miles), which was the farthest that a motorized vehicle had ever been up Japan's iconic 12,388-ft volcano. The Japanese and American governments were extremely impressed by the power of Toyota's 6cyl 4x4 (remember; the Willys Jeep and Land Rover Series I only had wheezy 4 cylinders), and immediately placed orders for the Toyota BJ20 (the name stands for Type B engine/Jeep). The Land Cruiser name was adopted in 1954, and a 1955 redesign brought with it a more powerful 3.9L Type F engine (based on a GMC truck engine design), along with the now-famous FJ designation. The more refined Toyota FJ40 debuted in 1960, and it became the marque's best-selling model in the U.S. from 1961-1965. If you look closely at the 2007-2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser, you'll see FJ40 influences in the front grille, the shape of the wheel arches, and the curved rear quarter windows. But the similarities don't end there. Under the retro bodywork is the same platform used under the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado (a.k.a. Lexus GX)/Toyota 4Runner, but it's been modified to allow for 9.6 inches of ground clearance, 8-in/9-in of front and rear suspension travel, and 34-degree/30-degree approach/departure angles. This dedicated continent-conqueror is powered by the durable Toyota 1GR-FE 4.0L V6, which in the 2007-2009 FJ Cruiser, churns out 239-hp and 278 lb-ft of torque. However, there's still plenty of power to be had from this motor. So the mad scientists at AIRAID created the AIRAID 512-179 cold air dam performance intake system, and they engineered it to withstand anything the trail can throw at it. Like all internal combustion engines, the Toyota 1GR-FE 4.0L V6 has to pipe air to the cylinders, where it's mixed with the gas and ignited by a spark plug. The explosion consumes the oxygen molecules and forces the piston back down, turning the crankshaft, and ultimately the wheels. Before the air can reach the motor, it has to enter through a hole in the fenderwell, then travel up a narrow intake flex tube and force its way through a layer of dirt on the paper air filter that lives inside the air box. This limits power output because the corrugated surface inside that narrow intake tube causes the air to swirl around and heats it up. Then, all of the dirt that's collected on the 'surface loading' OE Toyota FJ Cruiser air filter, restricts the amount of air that can actually reach the throttle body. If you reduce these airflow restrictions and lower the temperature of the air charge, the additional oxygen molecules will allow the engine to extract more horsepower and torque during the combustion cycle. And that's where the AIRAID 512-179 cold air intake comes in. In place of the restrictive stock 2007, 2008, or 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser intake system, this AIRAID FJ Cruiser cold air intake utilizes a high-flow AIRAID SynthaMax air filter that sits just in front of that fenderwell air intake hole. To keep hot engine air out of the system, that big synthetic performance air filter is surrounded by a rugged steel heat shield that mounts directly to the fenderwell. The filter and CAD attach directly to the air box with a flexible urethane coupler, which is designed to absorb vibrations and chassis flex when you're out on the trail. On top of the AIRAID heat shield a thick rubber gasket is used to seal against the underside of the hood and keep hot engine air from reaching the air filter. It also cushions against vibration and chassis flex, just like the flex coupler. Unlike many Toyota FJ Cruiser cold air intake systems, the AIRAID 512-179 CAD performance intake system is engineered to be just as durable as the truck it's bolted to.
With a trail-ready mounting system in place, the oversized AIRAID SynthaMax performance air filter can provide your 2007 to 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser 4.0L with the oxygen-rich cold air it needs to give you more horsepower, more torque, and much faster throttle response. This oil free performance air filter is made from two specially designed layers of synthetic material: 1.) The outer layer of needlefelt polyester is designed to capture large dirt and debris, for optimum filtration in wet or dry conditions. 2.) The inner layer of chemical bonded rayon/polyester features a non-woven fiber structure that stops fine dust and airborne contaminants that may not be visible to the naked eye. Whether you're driving through the urban jungle or a real one, the dual-layer SynthaMax air filter material provides maximum engine protection. In addition, airflow is significantly increased, because all of that dirt gets stored inside the material (called 'depth loading') itself. The filter won't need to be cleaned for up to 50,000 miles (depending on driving conditions). However, if you do a lot of driving in dusty/muddy/dirty conditions, we recommend checking the filter more often. And if you plan to use the FJ Cruiser's 27.5-in water fording capability, you can even get a water resistant AIRAID 799-456 filter wrap. The AIRAID 512-179 is designed to fit the following vehicles: 2009 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER 4.0L V6 Fuel Injection - All Models |
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