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The AIRAID 700-450TD track day filter is one of our most popular sizes, featuring a 6" flange diameter and a compact height of just under 5 inches.

Racers are always looking for an edge over the competition and are willing to do anything to get a leg up. For many forms of motorsports that means adding more power, and racers spend an exhaustive amount of time and money building high-performance engines that will outperform other competitors, all in an effort to get to the top spot on the podium. Smart racers also want to protect their significant engine investments from dirt, debris, and other contaminants with an air filter, but most are also worried that an air filter might restrict airflow and therefore hurt performance. AIRAID developed their track day line of filters specifically for racers who want to maintain some level of engine protection while ensuring maximum airflow.

Track day filters are shipped dry but can be oiled by the end user if needed. AIRAID highly recommends using only 790-556 AIRAID filter oil, which is specially formulated to work with AIRAID's filter media.

Racing engines have enormous airflow needs, and those needs are even more extreme with forced induction. Turbochargers and superchargers are both great ways to make power, but they also have internal components that are highly susceptible to damage from debris should it enter the intake tract. AIRAID track day filters like the 700-450TD were developed with racers in mind. All track day air filters feature the same quality construction as AIRAID filters intended for street use, including polyurethane casings that won't crack or warp over time, and a wire mesh screen for durability. Inside, track day filters include layers of cotton gauze to provide some filtration from dirt and contaminants while still maximizing airflow. To accomplish this, track day filters have fewer layers of filter media than normal performance filters intended for street use. This reduces restrictions, but it also means there is slightly less filtration than AIRAID's street filters. AIRAID track day filters are shipped dry, without any oil added, but they can be oiled by the user if desired to further enhance filtration.

Pairing a 799-450 pre-filter with the 700-450TD is a good idea for long track sessions or situations where light moisture may be present. A pre-filter helps extend service intervals.

Because the 700-450TD is intended for racing, AIRAID highly recommends that it and other track day filters only be used in dry controlled pavement track conditions, such as a road circuit, oval, or autocross track. The 700-450TD is compatible with many production AIRAID cold air intake systems, so many daily driver or weekend racers will simply swap their normal performance filter for a track day filter once they reach their racing venue, and swap it back for the drive home. Installation takes just a couple of minutes and is no different than putting on a set of slicks or lowering air pressure as part of track prep.

The specs for the 700-450TD are as follows:
Air Filter Color: Grey
Air Filter Large End Diameter: 6 in (152 mm)
Air Filter Material: Cotton Gauze
Air Filter Shape: Tapered Conical
Base Outside Diameter: 6 in (152 mm)
Filter Material: Cotton Gauze
Flange Inside Diameter: 3.5 in (89 mm)
Flange Length: 1.375 in (35 mm)
Flanges: 1
Height: 5.875 in (149 mm)
Top Outside Diameter: 4.688 in (119 mm)
Weight: 1.5 lb (0.7 kg)

While track day filters are recommended for controlled conditions where maintaining filtration is a priority, racers might also consider AIRAID race day filters. These are built with a wire mesh screen but without any filter media and are strictly intended to keep large debris (rocks, tire marbles, etc) out of the intake tract. Available race day filter sizes can be viewed on our universal air filters page.

In addition to the 700-450TD, most other AIRAID performance filter sizes are available in track day variants, and all of them are backed by a 90-day warranty. To find an AIRAID track day filter for your application, simply visit our universal air filter page and compare the dimensions of your existing filter with the available track day options. Or, if you know the AIRAID part number for your existing filter, simply use our product search tool and enter the part number for your air filter and add a "TD" to the end. For example, a 700-470 filter is available in a track day version with part number 700-470TD.

You can view more information at the AIRAID Track Day and Race Day air filters page. You can also learn more about AIRAID's filtration technology and the different types of drop-in replacement air filter, universal air filters, and custom air filter assemblies.

AIRAID's F-Body cold air dam system fits 1967, 1968, and 1969 Chevy Camaros and Firebirds, which were the first-generation F-body cars that remain wildly popular today. The kit includes aluminum cold air dam panels, a filter adapter, and a premium AIRAID oiled filter. It is designed to be used with AIRAID's UBI custom intake components.

Most hot-rodders are already aware of AIRAID's U-Build-It, or UBI, systems and components, which make fabricating your own custom intake system a breeze. AIRAID UBI systems were tailor-made for vehicles with engine swaps, such as street rods, muscle cars, and hot rods with performance engines. Whether it's a late-model LS engine, Ford Coyote, or shoehorning a big-block in a car that originally had a small-block or V-6, AIRAID UBI systems are a great option for any custom application. AIRAID also manufacturers a select number of vehicle-specific components for more popular applications, including GM A-bodies and F-bodies. The custom F-body cold air dam system provides a simple, bolt-on solution for any custom engine swap and adds a professional, finished look while allowing the car to benefit from all the attributes of a production cold air intake system.

The AIRAID F-body CAD kits are available with 3", 3.5", and 4" filter adapters to match the diameter of whatever UBI tubing is used on custom applications. The filter adapter includes a velocity stack at the filter attachment point to help promote airflow to the engine.

The AIRAID F-body cold air dam system works with all 1967-1969 Chevrolet F-bodies, including the Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird. Both first-generation Camaros and Firebirds are immensely popular with hot-rodders, as both of these vehicles were major players in the muscle car wars of the mid-'60s. These days, many classic Camaro and Firebird owners are turning to modern technology to gain performance benefits that were unheard of when these vehicles were new. Big-blocks, fuel injection, and modern LS-based small-blocks are all popular swap candidates for classic muscle. AIRAID's UBI intake tubes, carb and throttle body hats, and couplers enable builders to route the engine intake over to the core support at the front of the engine bay, where it can draw in plenty of cool outside air.

The F-Body kit provides a finished, professional look to any custom engine installation. Notice how it follows the angle of the fender brace and keeps the filter tucked away toward the core support, where the filter can draw in cool outside air. The F-Body CAD system is available in driver or passenger corner configurations.

The AIRAID F-Body cold air dam system picks up where the regular UBI components leave off with specially formed aluminum panels designed to bolt into the corner of the engine compartment where the core support meets the fender. Both driver and passenger side cold air dam components are available, so the system is versatile enough to accommodate different builds and intake layouts. The specially formed aluminum panels use existing attachment points on the core support and forms to the radii of the fenderwell, so only minor drilling of the fenderwell is needed for installation. The panels help keep the air filter isolated from hot engine compartment air, while leaving plenty of forward-facing area for cool outside air to reach the filter. These panels also serve as the attachment point for an AIRAID filter adapter that is available with a 3", 3.5", or 4" diameter opening to match the diameter of the UBI tubing used between the engine's throttle body and the filter housing. AIRAID recommends connecting the UBI tubing from the engine to the filter adapter with an available urethane hump hose, which will absorb vibration and ensure a leak-free seal.

The F-Body kits include a 700-461 premium oiled filter, which is large enough to handle most performance engines. Though the kits come standard with oiled filters, the 701-461 filter is available that is the same size and has SynthaMax non-oiled filter media. For an extra layer of protection and filtrations, AIRAID recommends adding a 199-469 pre-filter as well.

In addition to the cold air dam panels and filter adapter, AIRAID includes a premium oiled filter 700-461 with the F-Body kit. The filter utilizes AIRAID's SynthaFlow oiled filter media, which features four layers of cotton gauze plus an additional synthetic layer of filter media. The extra synthetic layer helps improve filtration over other aftermarket performance filters while also helping to keep the filter oil suspended in the filter media. The filter also features a urethane casing, which won't crack or warp over time. The filter has a 6" flange diameter to match the filter adapter and measures 8-inches long. The filter is plenty big enough to keep even the most extreme street performance engines supplied with plenty of airflow without introducing restrictions. Best of all, the filter carries AIRAID's exclusive "No Hassle" warranty.

Here are the available AIRAID F-Body cold air dam systems:

The F-Body cold air dam system is compatible with the following UBI master kits:

For more information on AIRAID's UBI F-Body cold air dam system for 1967, 1968, and 1969 Chevrolet Camaro or Firebird, check out our custom F-Body intake kits page. For more information on AIRAID's UBI master kits, visit our custom air intakes master kits page, and you can also check out the wide variety of individual UBI intake components on our air intake components page. To locate the nearest AIRAID dealer, simply use our dealer search tool.

A proven performer, these CAD systems for 1996-2000 Chevy trucks have been helping first-generation Vortecs breathe easier and make more power for nearly 20 years.

The Vortec truck engines used in late 1990 Chevys and GMCs were the best and last examples of the original first-generation small-block Chevy engine. Sometimes referred to as L31, these engines used the same basic architecture as small-blocks dating back to 1955 but benefitted from modern engineering advancements to produce excellent power with the same legendary reliability that have made GM small-blocks the performance engine of choice for decades. Add the AIRAID 202-207 Cold Air Dam (CAD) to the mix and you have a winning combination for more power.

Weatherstripping positioned along the top of the Cold Air Dam panels seals against the underside of the hood when closed to keep the filter isolated from hot engine compartment air. The AIRAID system also looks clean and professional once installation is complete.

First released in 1996, the Vortec heads used on these engines outperformed most previous aftermarket performance heads right out of the box, and coupled with an all-new fuel injection system, these engines produced excellent power and torque that helped Chevy trucks maintain their dominance in the world of heavy hauling. Chevrolet may have spent a lot of time developing the engine itself, but somehow they coupled it to a dated intake system that kept the engines from reaching their fullest potential. AIRAID picked up where the factory left off and developed popular Cold Air Dam Intake Systems for 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, and 2000 Chevy trucks and SUVs that unlock additional power in first-generation Vortec engines while also improving their efficiency.

The 202-207 AIRAID Cold Air Dam system for 1996-2000 GM trucks and SUVs targets the most restrictive portions of the factory intake design: the stock airbox and the paper air filter element. As the name implies, the AIRAID intake kit includes Cold Air Dam panels, which are assembled with the supplied hardware and placed in the same location as the factory airbox. The CAD panels re-use factory mounting locations for easy installation, and there is no drilling or trimming required. The location enables the intake to re-use the factory cold air inlet duct in the fender but also provides additional forward-facing area for cool outside air to reach the filter. Blade-style weather-stripping positioned along the top of the panels seals against the hood to keep the filter isolated from hot engine compartment air, so the AIRAID design essentially uses the hood as a lid for the new air box. A relatively short powder coated aluminum tube connects the air box to the mass airflow sensor (MAF) and also includes provisions for mounting the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor. This ensures that both sensors receive proper air signals to work properly with the factory tuning because like most other AIRAID intakes, this system does not require any aftermarket tuning. The new air tube connects to the MAF sensor with a special stainless steel coupler that is also supplied with the kit.

Inside the CAD panels, the new intake tube is secured to the fenderwell with a supplied bracket and hardware. The tube is capped with a premium AIRAID filter that has much more surface area for filter media compared to the factory paper flat panel filter. More filter surface area means the filter is capable of flowing additional air to the engine without sacrificing any filtration. This airflow increase, combined with being able to draw in more cool outside air, is how the AIRAID system is able to improve power and efficiency with a simple bolt-on installation.

The CAD system is available with a traditional oiled filter in red, or with a SynthaMax dry filter in red, blue, or black. Along with these filters, AIRAID offers the 799-420 filter wrap for extra protection when needed.

The AIRAID Cold Air Intake for 1996-2000 GM trucks and SUVs is available with a variety of filter choices. The 200-207 system includes a traditional SynthaFlow red, oiled filter that features four layers of cotton gauze plus an additional synthetic layer that improves filtration and helps keep the oil suspended in the filter media. The 201-207 system includes a SynthaMax dry filter in red that has multiple layers of a synthetic filter material and does not need to be oiled. The 202-207 system includes a SynthaMax dry filter in black, while the 203-207 system includes a dry filter in blue. All three SythaMax dry filters use the same filter media and offer the same performance benefits, so only the filter color is different to suit individual preferences.

Though these air intake systems were designed and released when these trucks were new, the design has withstood the test of time and remains a popular seller, and these cold air intake systems have received great reviews over the years. Best of all, like the rest of AIRAID’s intake products and cold air intake systems, these intakes are made in the USA and backed with a Limited Lifetime Warranty. For more information on Chevrolet or GMC cold air intake systems, visit our Chevrolet Air Intakes or GMC Air Intakes page. For more information about cold air intake kits and other AIRAID products for a specific vehicle application, simply use our Find Products page. For more information about a specific AIRAID product part number, use our Part Number Search tool. For more information about the AIRAID dealer nearest you, use our Dealer Search tool.

The 200-207, 201-207, 202-207, and 203-207 cold air intake systems fit an impressive number of GMC, Chevrolet, and Isuzu trucks and SUVs. These include:

2000 ISUZU HOMBRE 4.3L V6
2000 GMC YUKON DENALI 5.7L V8
2000 GMC SIERRA 1500 4.3L V6
2000 GMC K3500 5.7L V8
2000 GMC K2500 5.7L V8
2000 GMC C3500 5.7L V8
2000 GMC C2500 5.7L V8
2000 CHEVROLET TAHOE 5.7L V8
2000 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 4.3L V6
2000 CHEVROLET K3500 5.7L V8
2000 CHEVROLET K2500 5.7L V8
2000 CHEVROLET C3500 5.7L V8
2000 CHEVROLET C2500 5.7L V8
2000 CADILLAC ESCALADE 5.7L V8
1999 ISUZU HOMBRE 4.3L V6
1999 GMC YUKON DENALI 6.5L V8 Diesel
1999 GMC YUKON DENALI 5.7L V8
1999 GMC YUKON 5.7L V8
1999 GMC SIERRA 1500 4.3L V6
1999 GMC K3500 5.7L V8
1999 GMC K2500 SUBURBAN 5.7L V8
1999 GMC K2500 5.7L V8
1999 GMC K1500 SUBURBAN 5.7L V8
1999 GMC K1500 5.7L V8
1999 GMC K1500 5.0L V8
1999 GMC C3500 5.7L V8
1999 GMC C2500 SUBURBAN 5.7L V8
1999 GMC C2500 5.7L V8
1999 GMC C1500 SUBURBAN 5.7L V8
1999 GMC C1500 5.7L V8
1999 GMC C1500 5.0L V8
1999 CHEVROLET TAHOE 5.7L V8
1999 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 4.3L V6
1999 CHEVROLET K3500 5.7L V8
1999 CHEVROLET K2500 SUBURBAN 5.7L V8
1999 CHEVROLET K2500 5.7L V8
1999 CHEVROLET K1500 SUBURBAN 5.7L V8
1999 CHEVROLET K1500 5.7L V8
1999 CHEVROLET K1500 5.0L V8
1999 CHEVROLET C3500 5.7L V8
1999 CHEVROLET C2500 SUBURBAN 5.7L V8
1999 CHEVROLET C2500 5.7L V8
1999 CHEVROLET C1500 SUBURBAN 5.7L V8
1999 CHEVROLET C1500 5.7L V8
1999 CHEVROLET C1500 5.0L V8
1999 CADILLAC ESCALADE 5.7L V8
1998 ISUZU HOMBRE 4.3L V6
1998 GMC YUKON 5.7L V8
1998 GMC K3500 5.7L V8
1998 GMC K2500 SUBURBAN 5.7L V8
1998 GMC K2500 5.7L V8
1998 GMC K2500 5.0L V8
1998 GMC K1500 SUBURBAN 5.7L V8
1998 GMC K1500 5.7L V8
1998 GMC K1500 5.0L V8
1998 GMC K1500 4.3L V6
1998 GMC C3500 5.7L V8
1998 GMC C2500 SUBURBAN 5.7L V8
1998 GMC C2500 5.7L V8
1998 GMC C2500 5.0L V8
1998 GMC C1500 SUBURBAN 5.7L V8
1998 GMC C1500 5.7L V8
1998 GMC C1500 5.0L V8
1998 GMC C1500 4.3L V6
1998 CHEVROLET TAHOE 5.7L V8
1998 CHEVROLET K3500 5.7L V8
1998 CHEVROLET K2500 SUBURBAN 5.7L V8
1998 CHEVROLET K2500 5.7L V8
1998 CHEVROLET K2500 5.0L V8
1998 CHEVROLET K1500 SUBURBAN 5.7L V8
1998 CHEVROLET K1500 5.7L V8
1998 CHEVROLET K1500 5.0L V8
1998 CHEVROLET K1500 4.3L V6
1998 CHEVROLET C3500 5.7L V8
1998 CHEVROLET C2500 SUBURBAN 5.7L V8
1998 CHEVROLET C2500 5.7L V8
1998 CHEVROLET C2500 5.0L V8
1998 CHEVROLET C1500 SUBURBAN 5.7L V8
1998 CHEVROLET C1500 5.7L V8
1998 CHEVROLET C1500 5.0L V8
1998 CHEVROLET C1500 4.3L V6
1997 ISUZU HOMBRE 4.3L V6
1997 GMC YUKON 5.7L V8
1997 GMC K3500 5.7L V8
1997 GMC K2500 SUBURBAN 5.7L V8
1997 GMC K2500 5.7L V8
1997 GMC K1500 SUBURBAN 5.7L V8
1997 GMC K1500 5.7L V8
1997 GMC K1500 5.0L V8
1997 GMC K1500 4.3L V6
1997 GMC C3500 5.7L V8
1997 GMC C2500 SUBURBAN 5.7L V8
1997 GMC C2500 5.7L V8
1997 GMC C2500 5.0L V8
1997 GMC C1500 SUBURBAN 5.7L V8
1997 GMC C1500 5.7L V8
1997 GMC C1500 5.0L V8
1997 GMC C1500 4.3L V6
1997 CHEVROLET TAHOE 5.7L V8
1997 CHEVROLET K3500 5.7L V8
1997 CHEVROLET K2500 SUBURBAN 5.7L V8
1997 CHEVROLET K2500 5.7L V8
1997 CHEVROLET K1500 SUBURBAN 5.7L V8
1997 CHEVROLET K1500 5.7L V8
1997 CHEVROLET K1500 5.0L V8
1997 CHEVROLET K1500 4.3L V6
1997 CHEVROLET C3500 5.7L V8
1997 CHEVROLET C2500 SUBURBAN 5.7L V8
1997 CHEVROLET C2500 5.7L V8
1997 CHEVROLET C2500 5.0L V8
1997 CHEVROLET C1500 SUBURBAN 5.7L V8
1997 CHEVROLET C1500 5.7L V8
1997 CHEVROLET C1500 5.0L V8
1997 CHEVROLET C1500 4.3L V6
1996 GMC YUKON 5.7L V8
1996 GMC K3500 5.7L V8
1996 GMC K2500 SUBURBAN 5.7L V8
1996 GMC K2500 5.7L V8
1996 GMC K1500 SUBURBAN 5.7L V8
1996 GMC K1500 5.7L V8
1996 GMC K1500 5.0L V8
1996 GMC K1500 4.3L V6
1996 GMC C3500 5.7L V8
1996 GMC C2500 SUBURBAN 5.7L V8
1996 GMC C2500 5.7L V8
1996 GMC C2500 5.0L V8
1996 GMC C1500 SUBURBAN 5.7L V8
1996 GMC C1500 5.7L V8
1996 GMC C1500 5.0L V8
1996 GMC C1500 4.3L V6
1996 CHEVROLET TAHOE 5.7L V8
1996 CHEVROLET K3500 5.7L V8
1996 CHEVROLET K2500 SUBURBAN 5.7L V8
1996 CHEVROLET K2500 5.7L V8
1996 CHEVROLET K1500 SUBURBAN 5.7L V8
1996 CHEVROLET K1500 5.7L V8
1996 CHEVROLET K1500 5.0L V8
1996 CHEVROLET K1500 4.3L V6
1996 CHEVROLET C3500 5.7L V8
1996 CHEVROLET C2500 SUBURBAN 5.7L V8
1996 CHEVROLET C2500 5.7L V8
1996 CHEVROLET C2500 5.0L V8
1996 CHEVROLET C1500 SUBURBAN 5.7L V8
1996 CHEVROLET C1500 5.7L V8
1996 CHEVROLET C1500 5.0L V8
1996 CHEVROLET C1500 4.3L V6

AIRAID Cold Air Intake systems work by replacing the restrictive parts of the factory intake system with those designed to optimize the flow of clean, cool outside air to the engine.

Cold air intake systems have been around for many years, and they have long been proven to increase vehicle power and performance. Cold air intakes have been the subject of countless magazine articles, television show segments, and independent tests, where in nearly all cases the intake systems manufactured by reputable companies like AIRAID have shown an increase in power. But how? Is it really as easy as slapping a racy-looking cone filter on the end of a tube? The answer is no, but it’s always a good idea to understand why a product works when shopping for upgrades to your own vehicle. Therefore, let’s take a closer look at exactly how cold air intake systems work.

Stock intake tubes usually include a variety of noise-canceling baffles and corrugated sections, both of which hamper airflow to the engine and don’t allow the engine to run as efficiently as it could.

It’s important to understand two basic things when discussing cold air intakes. First, cold air is denser than warm air, meaning cold air packs more oxygen molecules into an engine than hot air. More oxygen leads to more complete combustion, which equates to additional power and efficiency. Secondly, an engine is essentially a big air pump. It draws in air to mix with fuel, ignites the mixture, and expels the spent air mixture out of the exhaust. In an ideal world, the engine would be able to inhale as much air as it needed and exhale it with no restrictions to airflow either coming in or going out. The problem in the real world, however, is that the process of an engine drawing in air and expelling burned exhaust gases is very noisy. Anyone that has driven a vehicle with a broken exhaust system or been near an engine that is running with the intake system disconnected can understand just how loud an engine can be. Further, there needs to be some way to filter incoming air from dirt and debris because dirt will damage engine internals.

AIRAID intakes replace the factory air box with a more open design, which improves airflow and allows the use of a larger air filter than stock. The weather-stripping along the top of the box seals against the hood, keeping the filter isolated from hot engine compartment air.

To cut down on the noise, OEM manufacturers place various baffles and mufflers on both the intake side of the engine and the exhaust, and they also add some type of filter to the inlet in order to protect the engine from foreign particles. The issue is that these baffles and mufflers seriously restrict the engine’s ability to inhale clean air and expel exhaust gasses. OEMs usually place a higher priority on noise reduction than engine efficiency. Factory designs often hamper engine performance further by placing the engine inlet duct in an area where it is exposed to hot engine compartment air rather than routing it to an area where the engine can draw in cool outside air. The end result is an engine that doesn’t run as efficiently or make as much power as it potentially could. Things like shrouded air boxes, undersized air filters, strategically placed baffles in the intake tubes, and inlet tracts routed near engine heat all restrict airflow and therefore hurt power and performance.

AIRAID uses several different methods to improve airflow. In this case, the filter adapter has a venturi built into it much like what you would see on a carburetor. A venturi smooths out and promotes additional airflow to the engine.

AIRAID cold air intake systems (and those from other reputable intake manufacturers) work by targeting the most restrictive portions of a typical stock intake system: the air box, the intake tube, and the air filter. They also place a priority on getting cool, outside air directly to the engine. Typical AIRAID Intakes replace all or a portion of the factory air box, which is where restrictions most often lie. By opening up the air box, the engine is able to draw in more cool outside air. The intake systems keep the air filter isolated from hot engine compartment air, make use of any factory cold air inlet duct present, and also add additional forward-facing areas for cold outside air to be drawn into the filter. A new intake tube often replaces the factory tube that is typically full of baffles and corrugations, and these replacement intake tubes further optimize airflow to the engine. The AIRAID intake tubes have provisions for any factory breathers and sensors, and ensure that mass air flow (MAF) sensors (when present) are in a position to work properly with the factory calibration. In the vast majority of cases, AIRAID intake systems do not require an aftermarket tune. To top it all off, AIRAID uses a large premium filter to keep the engine supplied with plenty of cool air without sacrificing filtration. AIRAID purposely increases the size of the filters used with an intake, which increases the surface area of the filter media. The larger the surface area, the greater the volume of air that a filter can pass while trapping harmful particulates. More surface area also means that a filter can go longer between cleanings, which is why recommended service intervals for an AIRAID premium filter are often longer than a stock paper filter.

AIRAID intake tubes always have provisions for all of the factory breather hoses and sensors to be retained with the intake system. In the case of this Mustang system, the installer can choose to keep or delete the factory sound tube that is routed to the engine compartment.

The placement of MAF sensors is critical with cold air intake systems. The insert on the right ensures that the MAF sensor receives a proper air signal with stock tuning, but the insert can be removed to provide additional airflow with custom tuning. This allows the intake to continue to work as additional performance modifications are made.

Though the principles of how cold air intakes work are fairly simple, the execution is pretty complicated. Air box and intake tube designs must increase airflow to the engine without creating additional turbulence, and the placement of certain sensors in the airflow path is critical. As modern engines and their management systems get more complex, they also become more sensitive to changes from the factory configuration. It is for these reasons that there are many hours in design and development work that go into each and every AIRAID intake. The newest AIRAID intake systems are designed using the latest computer modeling software, and sophisticated tools like flow benches and 3D printers to ensure a premium, well-fitting intake system. Further, each application is subject to countless hours of dyno testing and real-world driving conditions to ensure that every intake performs as it should without introducing any problems or “check engine” lights. Today’s vehicles often have more computing power than the typical home computer, so the days of simply sticking a filter on the end of a tube are long gone. By applying these and other tricks of the trade, AIRAID cold air intakes allow the engine to draw in more outside air, which in turn leads to more complete combustion and results in more power and acceleration.

To view all the AIRAID performance products for any vehicle, use the AIRAID Product Search by Vehicle tool. Also you can find a local AIRAID retailer by plugging your location into the AIRAID Dealer Search as well.

The MAVTV camera crew documented AIRAID driver Jordan Priestley’s success as he placed second and third overall in the GT Class at the Optima Thunderhill Raceway

Before attending his first official race for the year, AIRAID driver Jordan Priestly took advantage of a local SCCA event in his 2011 JDP Motorsports Camaro for some extra seat time. The plan was to take both his 2011 and 2016 Camaro to Thunderhill Raceway for Optima’s Search for the Ultimate Street Car Race Series. Priestly is no stranger to these events. In fact he has done very well in the Optima Series, placing podium several times throughout last year as well as receiving multiple invites to compete at the Optima Ultimate Street Car Invitational throughout the past couple years.

Jordan’s race schedule includes the Optima Series, NMCA West Autocross, SCCA, NASA, and the upcoming CAM Challenge

The JDP Motorsports 2016 Camaro was purchased mid December of last year. There was a lot of work to be done if Priestly planned on taking both cars to the first Optima event in California. Very few, if any, drivers had registered two different cars at an Optima Race with the intent for one driver to race both vehicles. Yet, this is exactly what Priestly had planned on doing at Thunderhill Raceway.

Surprisingly the 2016 Camaro, named Evilynn, did exceptionally well, placing second in its class after day one. Priestley’s 2011 Camaro had some grip issues on the autocross resulting in a fifth place ranking Saturday evening. By the end of Sunday Priestly took podium once again with a second and third place win in the Optima Series GT Class. Frankey, the 2011 Camaro, had pulled through after completing the Hot Lap Challenge with a second place overall finish while the 2016 Camaro took third. Jordan had commented that if not for the Design Challenge, Evilynn may have won first. This was pretty impressive since the 2016 Camaro was close to stock. Unfortunately, the stock appearance of the car resulted in a lower Design Challenge score, pushing Evilynn out of first and into third place overall.

Though almost stock, the AIRAID sponsored 2016 Camaro had no problem keeping up with the other competitors at the NMCA West Autocross

Once back at JDP Motorsport, Priestly swapped the tires on the 2011 Camaro for a new set of BFGoodrich Rival S tires in addition to some freshly built Ultimate Performance Detroit Speed/JRI dampers. As for the 2016 Camaro, there were no plans for upgrades before Priestly’s next race in Fontana. Before Optima Thunderhill Raceway, Evilynn did get a new set of Forgeline GA1R’s along with BFGoodrich Rival S tires. Though Priestly had kept the car almost stock, his plans for further modifications was just getting started.

Priestly placed first in the Modern Muscle Class at the NMCA West Autocross in his 2016 JDP Motorsports Camaro

Both vehicles were loaded into the JPD Motorsports trailer once again for round two in Fontana, California. Priestly registered both Camaros to compete, this time at the NMCA West Hotchkis Autocross. The two-day autocross was the first of four throughout the 2016 season. In order to compete for the overall Hotchkis Cup at the end of the year, a driver must compete in all four two-day events. Once again Priestly jumped between the drivers seat of two cars, not only shaking them down for the next Optima race, but also trying for a chance to win the Modern Muscle Class at the NMCA West Autocross.

Priestly left the 2011 Camaro at home to focus on the 2016 Camaro in Las Vegas, earning a second place win in the GT Class and securing him an invite to compete at OUSCI

By Sunday, the 2011 Camaro was not cooperating with Priestly, but the 2016 Camaro was handling exceptionally well. Priestley’s main competition was a 2011 Corvette driven by a father and son team, who had remained in first all of Sunday. On one of Priestley’s last laps Sunday evening, the 2016 JPD Motorsports Camaro pulled ahead of the Corvette’s time and into first for the Modern Muscle Class win.

The drive back to Utah was followed more upgrades for the ’16 Camaro including a harness bar and changes to the interior just in time for the Optima Las Vegas Motor Speedway event. New decals were also added; similar to those Priestly was sporting on his 2011 Camaro. Priestly decided to keep Frankey at home for this race and focus his attention on the ’16 Camaro.

Priestly was in good company as his wife Aimee and three-month old daughter came out to Las Vegas Motor Speedway

Priestly was in good company during the Optima Las Vegas Race as his wife and three month old daughter joined him for the weekend. Weather was good, track conditions were ideal and Evilynn was running great. Priestly found himself once again in a battle for first with AIRAID driver Ken Thwaits in his 2014 Z28 Camaro. By the end of Sunday Thwaits took first in the GT Class while Priestly and Evilynn placed second. Since Thwaits had also won the Thunderhill Raceway event, he had already won an invite to the Optima Ultimate Street Car Challenge (OUSCI). This meant that Priestley’s second place win would include an invite to OUSCI. This was a huge accomplishment since only five competitors would be going home with invites after the Las Vegas race.

We can expect to see Priestly behind the wheel of both the AIRAID equipped 2011 and 2016 Camaro throughout the remainder of the 2016 race season

Priestly will be making his way back to Fontana, California for his next race in two weeks. We have not heard if Priestly will be competing in the CAM Challenge with both Camaros or just Evilynn. As Evilynn gets faster, it is more likely that we will see Priestly behind the wheel of this Camaro, though he will also have Frankey out at certain race events throughout the remainder of the season.

It can become very tiring to race two vehicles in the same race, but we have been extremely impressed by Jordan’s ability to jump between the two cars. Though Frankey and Evilynn are very different cars with different suspension setups, it does not look like Priestly is having trouble going from one car to another. We will continue to follow-up on AIRAID driver Jordan Priestly, Frankey, and Evilynn as they continue to race their way through 2016, hopefully seeing them place podium several more times throughout this year.