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The AIRAID 200-298 air intake system includes an AIRAID 720-473 washable and reusable air filter

Used first for utilitarian reasons, the pickup truck started to gain popularity in the 1950s when people started purchasing them for lifestyle. During this time pickup trucks with car-like smooth-sided fenderless bodies were being introduced and soon comfort items were included such as power options and air conditioning. Pickup trucks became more passenger-friendly with the introduction of crew cabs.

Throughout the fifties American car manufacturers did not experience any competition in the new vehicle classification from foreign automakers. In 1963, with the threat of the introduction into the American market of the Volkswagen Type 2 pickup truck, the U.S. Congress passed the protectionist chicken tax, which went on to protect the light truck market for American manufacturers and stop the Volkswagen Type 2 from coming to America.

Later, American automakers fought to protect the light-truck tariff and that helped to lessen the pressure to develop pickups that polluted less and offered better fuel economy. In 1973, the U.S. government set higher fuel economy standards for cars, but not for pickups. Moreover, emission control standards were set for cars, but did not limit pickups. As a result, as muscle cars started to disappear, muscle-car enthusiasts began turning to the pickup due to their performance capability.

In the 1980s, compact foreign built trucks like the Mazda B-Series and Mitsubishi Forte began to compete in the U.S. market. So American manufacturers started constructing their own compact models like the Ford Ranger and the Chevrolet S-10. Minivans started to erode the pickup truck market share during the rest of the 1980s and in the 1990s, pickups’ market share was further reduced by the rising popularity of the sport utility vehicle.

In the 1970s we started to see several cab styles. The first extended cab truck in the U.S. added extra space behind the main seat and was called the Club Cab, which Chrysler introduced in 1973 on its Dodge trucks. International Harvester unveiled the crew cab or double cab in 1957. It could seat five or six passengers and has two full-size front hinged doors on both sides. Dodge came up with its own crew cab in 1963, followed by Ford in 1965 and Chevrolet in 1973.

Cargo beds have varied in size depending on whether the truck was to be used to haul cargo or passengers. Most now have fixed side walls and a hinged tailgate. Cargo beds generally are available in two styles -- step-side, which has extended fenders on the outside of the cargo area; and fleet side bed, which has wheel-wells inside the bed.

The Chevrolet Colorado and its counterpart the GMC Canyon are mid-size pickup trucks manufactured by General Motors and introduced in 2004 to replace the compact Chevrolet S-10 and GMC Sonoma.

The 2-door or 4-door truck was available as a rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive that had an assortment of five different engines to power it. They both also came in 2 cab options - a regular cab and an extended cab.

The AIRAID 200-298 air intake is a one-piece roto-molded air box that reduces airflow restriction

A 2.8-liter I-4 diesel engine was introduced on the 2016 version of the Canyon. The engines and transmissions that were available for the 2015 Canyon are also available for the 2016 model.

AIRAID offers the 200-298 air intake kit for 2015 and 2016 GMC Canyons and Chevrolet Colorados. Designed to deliver higher horsepower and acceleration, the air intake kit includes a one-piece roto-molded air box that helps to enhance restriction on airflow that plagued the factory design intake. Inside the air box is a washable and reusable AIRAID premium air filter that includes a multiple layered cotton gauze and non-woven synthetic media that also helps ensure higher airflow and filtration.

Air is channeled through a new air intake tube that is made of cross-linked, high-density polyethylene that was engineered via computer modeling so that it maintains proper mass airflow readings and calibration. The air intake also includes a built-in velocity stack that further improves airflow.

The AIRAID 200-298 air intake system is designed to replace the stock intake tubing, air filter and air box. Installation can be easily performed using common hand tools.

AIRAID also offers an air filter cleaning kit that is specially formulated to cleanse the air filter after every 30,000 to 50,000 miles of use. So, if properly cleaned when required, the filter can be used over and over again.

AIRAID is so sure of the quality of the AIRAID 200-298 cold air intake system, it backs it with a No Hassle Lifetime Warranty.

The AIRAID 200-298 Air Intake Kit is designed to fit the following vehicle applications:

2016 GMC CANYON 3.6L V6 Fuel Injection - All Models
2016 GMC CANYON 2.8L L4 Diesel Engine - All Models
2016 CHEVROLET COLORADO 3.6L V6 Fuel Injection - All Models
2016 CHEVROLET COLORADO 2.8L L4 Diesel Engine - All Models
2015 GMC CANYON 3.6L V6 Fuel Injection - All Models
2015 CHEVROLET COLORADO 3.6L V6 Fuel Injection - All Models

2012 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 Liter

AIRAID 451-264C MXP Series Carbon Fiber air intake system

The newer Mustang GT models boast impressive horsepower and torque, but AIRAID engineers found a way to improve even further. The AIRAID 451-264C MXP air intake system includes a one-piece roto-molded intake box, carbon fiber intake tube, SynthaMax non-oiled air filter, silicone couplers, stainless steel clamps, all necessary hardware, and detailed installation instructions. Please note the air intake tube is not some cheap imitation piece; it is REAL carbon fiber that adds a show-quality look to the engine compartment. No additional tuning is needed with this system; simply bolt it on and enjoy the extra power on tap!

Like the rest of AIRAID’s product line, this air intake system is made in the USA and backed by our “No Hassle” warranty.

AIRAID 451-264C air intake system Installed

2014 FORD MUSTANG GT 5.0L V8 Fuel Injection - All Models
2013 FORD MUSTANG GT 5.0L V8 Fuel Injection - All Models
2012 FORD MUSTANG GT 5.0L V8 Fuel Injection - All Models
2011 FORD MUSTANG GT 5.0L V8 Fuel Injection - All Models

Chad Anderson's Lime Mist Green 1970 Chevy C-10 turned plenty of heads at SEMA

The C/K was Chevrolet and GMC's full-size pickup truck line from 1960 until 1998 in the United States, replaced by the Silverado and Sierra names at Chevrolet and GMC, respectively.

The 1960 model year introduced a new body style of light pickup truck with a number of innovations. One was the drop-center ladder frame, allowing the cab to fitted lower, and independent front suspension. Also new for 1960 was a new designation system for trucks made by GM. A new scheme assigned a 10, 20, or 30 for 1/2, 3/4, and 1-ton models, preceded by a C (conventional) in front of the series number which indicates a two-wheel rear drive model while a K denotes one equipped with four-wheel drive.

The bed is a custom design, constructed in the Catalyst shop that tilts to the rear

Over the past few years, interest in older trucks as hot rod conversions has grown. The outlandish prices of most muscle cars has something to do with it, but also trucks are exceedingly easy to work on and modify. Further many of the components you find in a truck of this era are either the same or swap right out for parts from their muscle car brethren.

As an example on the extreme end, let’s check out the 1970 C-10 built by Chad Anderson for this year’s SEMA Show. Chad owns Catalyst Customs, a shop in Phoenix, Arizona, that specializes in custom bike, car, and truck modifications and stellar paint work. As it was pushed into the shop for the work to begin, the C-10 appreared to only have rust holding it together.

The Catalyst team relies on an AIRAID intake for power and protection of the LS1 under the hood

The bed itself was replaced by a custom-built unit, made to tilt to the rear. The floor was bead-rolled and massive tubs were fabricated for the giant-sized rear wheels. Under the bed is a narrowed 9” Ford rear axle.

Suspension is by air spring all around. Front suspension is a complete independent set-up from Choppin’ Block and all four corners are mounted to Air Ride suspension units. The suspension is controlled via an AccuAir Suspension management system. Out on each corner is a 24" American Racing billet wheel wrapped in Toyo tires.

Car builders can create a custom intake system with an AIRAID custom air intake UBI master kit

When you look across the interior, you get a sense of attention to detail that’s such an enormous part of this build. For example, check out the flush mounted glass, the flush mounted custom sun roof, the one off taillights created just for this build, or the effort put into enlarging the grille area to fit the grille from another model year. On the inside, there are Fesler door panels and TMI seats upholstered in black vinyl and suede with green stitching.

And speaking of green, check out that exterior color. It’s an amazing new offering from the House of Kolor called Lime Mist Green with some contrasting Galaxy Gray finished off nicely with a Rylan Red pinstripe.

This was definitely a show stopper at the 2016 SEMA show. Keep an eye out for more SEMA vehicle stories from the largest automotive aftermarket expo.

2012-2013 Ford Mustang BOSS 302 Air Intake System Installed

Like all of AIRAID’s MXP-Series Intake Kits, no special tuning is required and the installation is a simple bolt-on procedure.

The AIRAID system starts with a real carbon fiber 4.25” diameter intake tube. This is not some cheap imitation piece; it is real carbon fiber that adds a show-quality look to the engine compartment. It features a velocity stack to increase airflow and incorporates a special billet plate that accepts the factory MAF sensor. The Intake Tube connects to AIRAID’s one-piece roto-molded Cold Air Box via a urethane “hump hose” and stainless steel clamps. The box is designed to keep hot engine compartment air away from the filter while increasing the amount of cold air available and even utilizes the factory cold air scoop.

2012-2013 Ford Mustang BOSS 302 Intake System