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7-time Supercross Champ Jeremy McGrath is now both the owner and driver of the AIRAID Performance Filters sponsored Jeremy McGrath Motorsports (JM2) short course truck team

Much like fellow Supercross legend Ricky Johnson, off-road racing behind the wheel of a Pro2 truck in the Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series seems to have taken its hold on Jeremy McGrath

AIRAID, The Performance Intake Company, was founded in 1997 during the same time frame that AIRAID sponsored racer Jeremy McGrath was sitting on top of the world of Supercross. Jeremy McGrath is one of the most famous athletes in the history of Supercross and, figuratively speaking, owned the sport during the 1990’s. 1997 withstanding, McGrath was the King of Supercross winning the 250SX championship title 7-times between 1993 and 2000.

Jeremy McGrath has dabbled in several forms of motorsports, including NASCAR, since retiring from Supercross racing. However, much like fellow Supercross legend Ricky Johnson, off-road racing behind the wheel of a Pro2 truck in the Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series (LOORRS) seems to have taken its hold on McGrath. Jeremy McGrath is now both the owner and driver of the AIRAID Performance Filters sponsored Jeremy McGrath Motorsports (JM2) short course truck team.

The 2015 LOORRS season was full of both ups and downs for the AIRAID Air Intakes supported JM2 team, including Jeremy McGrath’s first win as both team owner and driver

The 2015 LOORRS season was full of both ups and downs for the AIRAID Air Intakes supported JM2 team. McGrath and his team started out strong in the 2015 season earning four consecutive podium finishes early on. That streak ended at the first of two LOORRS rounds in Salt Lake City, Utah because of on track contact with fellow racer Rob MacCachren. Not to be discouraged, McGrath and the JM2 team quickly put the truck in the winner’s circle the next day, earning Jeremy his first win as owner and driver.

Leaving Salt Lake City, Utah the Jeremy McGrath Motorsports team felt confident in their ability to make a run at claiming the 2015 championship. However, the second half of the LOORRS 2015 season didn’t play out as expected by Jeremy. The following round, at Glen Helen Raceway in Devore, California, McGrath could only manage a 6th place finish. The trip to Mexico for JM2 was plagued with mechanical issues, and after that McGrath was involved in the biggest wreck of the season in Reno, Nevada.

Unfortunately the drama didn’t end in Reno, and neither would the JM2 team’s need to completely rebuild McGrath's Pro2 truck. In the second to last race of the 2015 LOORRS season a disastrous fuel fire ended McGrath’s night and once again forced the JM2 team to work hard repairing the truck. In the final race of the 2015 LOORRS season McGrath finished just outside the podium, but it was strong enough to secure a fifth place overall finish in the series.

The Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series, and Jeremy McGrath Motorsports, will kick off its 2016 season on March 19-20, 2016 at the Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park in Chandler, Arizona

Looking back on the 2015 LOORRS season, Jeremy McGrath had this to say, “I am happy with the overall results of the season. My team worked great together and never gave up when things got tough. We started strong with 5 podiums and a WIN! We learned so much this year and will have that knowledge going into next season. We are already back in the shop testing and developing a better truck for next year. I could not do it without great partners like Loctite, Fuel Off-Road, Maxxis tires, Airaid, Traxxas, Blue Media and everyone who supports this team."

The Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series (LOORRS) was formed in 2009, picking up where the Championship Off-Road Racing (CORR) series ended in 2008. LOORRS is a short course off-road racing series, and while it offers many classes, its premier classes are the Unlimited 4 (4-wheel-drive) Pro 4 and Unlimited 2 (2-wheel-drive) Pro 2 trophy truck classes. Addressing its fans, the JM2 team released a statement saying, “The entire JM2 Team would like to thank their families, friends and sponsors for all the support. Racing is in our blood and we want to win more than ever! We look forward to seeing everyone at Rd 1 in Phoenix AZ.” The Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series will kick off its 2016 season on March 19-20, 2016 at the Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park in Chandler, Arizona.

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More efficient EcoBoost V6 engines, all-aluminum body panels, and a new frame made of 77% high-strength steel give the 2015 F150 higher efficiency without sacrificing performance

An AIRAID MXP Air Intake System represents the ultimate in AIRAID's cold air induction systems and delivers high levels of horsepower and acceleration gains

The Ford F150 has been the best-selling vehicle in the United States for over three decades and the F150's supremacy as the best-selling pickup in the United States stretches another 10 years back. The Ford Motor Company continues to stay ahead of its competitors, the Chevy Silverado/GMC Sierra 1500 and Dodge Ram 1500, with continuous improvements and a new generation Ford 150 is debuted roughly every five years. Ford released the thirteenth generation F-150 for the 2015 model year, and with it came some big news.

Higher efficiency without sacrificing performance has been Ford's goal for the 2015 F150. Besides a host of more efficient EcoBoost engines, the beauty of the 2015 Ford F-150 is its all-aluminum body panels, as well as a new frame made of 77% high-strength steel. The aluminum and high-strength steel have helped the 2015 F-150 shed up to 750 lbs. Less weight means higher payload and towing capacities, more miles per gallon, and a better power to weight ratio.

AIRAID intake 400-293 showed an impressive estimated gain of 19 horsepower and 26 lb-ft of torque to the wheels of a 2015 Ford F150 5.0L V8

Similarly, AIRAID^®, The Performance Intake Company, was founded in 1997 and continues to be a leading manufacturer of cold air intake systems designed to reduce restriction for increased power, and better efficiency. An AIRAID MXP Air Intake System represents the ultimate in AIRAID's cold air induction systems and delivers high levels of horsepower and acceleration gains. Many AIRAID MXP Air Intakes start with a replacement one-piece roto-molded air box that overcomes the restrictive factory design. Housed inside the air box is an AIRAID premium air filter for outstanding air flow and filtration.

AIRAID intake 400-338 showed an estimated gain of 24 horsepower and 25 lb-ft of torque on a 2.7L EcoBoost, with an estimated gain of 33 HP and 35 lb-ft of torque on a 3.5L EcoBoost V6

An AIRAID MXP Air Intake System directs airflow through a performance engineered air intake tube constructed of cross-linked, high-density polyethylene that is designed using extensive computer modeling to maintain proper mass air flow (MAF) sensor readings and calibration. In addition to rethinking how a performance air intake system can perform, AIRAID has revolutionized the automotive aftermarket with two types of air filter technology. AIRAID SynthaFlow^® premium air filters blend multiple layers of oiled cotton media and a proprietary blend of synthetic materials, while AIRAID SynthaMax^® filters are 100% synthetic and available with a colorfast-dyed red, black, or blue media

AIRAID MXP Air Intake Systems for 2015 Ford F150 5.0 V8, 2.7L EcoBoost, and 3.5-liter Ecoboost V6 models have shown incredible gains in performance when dyno tested on otherwise stock 2015 F150 pickup trucks. AIRAID intake 400-293 showed an impressive estimated 19 horsepower and 26 lb-ft gain in torque to the wheels of a 2015 Ford F150 5.0L V8. More impressive yet is how AIRAID intake 400-338 was shown to improve the performance of a stock 2015 Ford F150 EcoBoost. This intake showed an estimated gain of 24 horsepower and 25 lb-ft of torque on a 2.7L EcoBoost, while an even larger estimated gain of 33 HP and 35 lb-ft of torque was observed when installed on a 3.5L EcoBoost V6.

Enclosed in the AIRAID MXP air box of air intakes 400-293 and 400-338 is AIRAID SynthaFlow premium cotton & synthetic blended air filter 720-243

Ford F-150 5.0L V8 AIRAID Air Intake 400-293 will fit the following trucks:

2015 FORD F150 5.0L V8 F/I - All

Ford F-150 EcoBoost AIRAID Air Intake 400-338 will fit the following trucks:

2015 FORD F150 3.5L V6 F/I - Turbo
2015 FORD F150 2.7L V6 F/I - All

Both the 400-293 and 400-338 Air Intake Systems for 2015 Ford F150 V8 or EcoBoost models can be installed using common hand tools. These MXP Air Intake systems include all necessary components and can usually be installed in around 1-1/2 hours. Additional modifications or engine management changes/tuning are not necessary to experience increased performance. AIRAID premium filters and air intake systems are proudly made in the USA and backed with a No Hassle Warranty.

Find additional Ford F150 performance upgrades from AIRAID, The Performance Intake Company, on the AIRAID Air Intake Systems for Ford F150 and AIRAID Air Filters for the Ford F150 pages. Or use the AIRAID Find Products search. Use the Dealer Search tool to find an authorized AIRAID Performance Filters or Performance Intake Systems dealer near you.

No matter which Power Stroke diesel engine is in your 1999-2015 Ford F-Series Super Duty pickup, AIRAID offers an aftermarket air intake system designed to easily increase power

AIRAID offers two choices of air intake designs, each with 4 air filter options, for the 1999-2003 Ford F250 / F350 Super Duty trucks equipped with a 7.3L Power Stroke diesel engine

Since its introduction the Ford Power Stroke diesel engine has been synonymous with hard working Ford F-Series Super Duty pickups, Econoline Vans, and even the full size Ford Excursion. The Ford Power Stroke name has been applied to several different diesel engines beginning with the 7.3L Power Stroke. The 7.3L Power Stroke engine was succeeded by a smaller, but equally powerful 6.0L Power Stroke V8 in mid-2003 which continued to be built by Navistar International. Due to increasingly strict emissions regulations and the overall questionable reliability of the 6.0L Power Stroke an all-new 6.4L Power Stroke diesel was introduced in 2008. The 6.4L Power Stroke diesel engine was short lived, and by 2011 it was replaced with the 6.7L Power Stroke diesel code named “Scorpion.”

No matter which of these Power Stroke diesel engine are found in your 1999-2015 Ford F-Series Super Duty pickup, AIRAID offers an aftermarket air intake system designed to easily increase the horsepower and torque output of Ford Power Stroke engines. AIRAID^®, The Performance Intake Company, was founded in 1997 and continues to be a leading manufacturer of cold air intake systems designed to reduce restriction for increased power, and better efficiency. An engine is essentially a giant air pump, and anything that can be done to eliminate restrictions on the intake and / or the exhaust, the better the engine will run and the more power it will make. While this holds true with any engine, it’s most dramatic with modern diesels.

The 2003-2007 Ford F250 / F350 Super Duty trucks equipped with a 6.0L Power Stroke diesel engine can be equipped with a performance bolt-on AIRAID MXP series air intake system

The AIRAID MXP series air intake for 2008-2010 Ford Super Duty 6.4L Power Stroke diesel pickups retains the factory air intake tubing

AIRAID offers two choices of air intake designs, each with 4 air filter options, for the 1999-2003 Ford F250 / F350 Super Duty trucks equipped with a 7.3L Power Stroke diesel engine. AIRAID Cold Air Dam (CAD) Intake Systems are built upon the principle of cooler air being denser and offering more efficient combustion. AIRAID CAD intake systems utilize Cold Air Dam panels mounted where the factory air box was situated. These panels help keep the air filter isolated from hot engine compartment air by sealing against the underside of the hood with blade-style weather stripping. AIRAID 1999-2003 Ford F250 / F350 Super Duty 7.3L DSL air intake systems, 400-246, 401-246, 402-246, and 403-246 include a new molded HDPE intake tube and heat shield while air intakes 400-122, 401-122, 402-122, and 403-122 use a simpler design which retains the factory air intake ducting.

AIRAID Air Intake options for the 2003-2007 F250 / F350 Super Duty trucks equipped with a 6.0L Power Stroke diesel engine are a bit simpler. These trucks can be equipped with an AIRAID performance bolt-on AIRAID MXP^® series air intake system. MXP series air intake systems are a premium line of cold air intake systems designed with a one-piece rotationally molded polyethylene air filter box which replaces the restrictive factory air box and, in some cases, a new AIRAID intake tube constructed of cross-linked high-density polyethylene. AIRAID MXP air intake systems are designed using extensive computer modeling for an easy to install bolt-on performance upgrade without any need for additional modifications or tuning.

AIRAID rounds out its Ford Power Stroke diesel air intake system offerings with intakes for 2011-2015 Ford F250/F350/F450 SUPER DUTY pickups with the 6.7L Power Stroke Scorpion diesel V8

AIRAID MXP air intakes, 400-131-1, 401-131-1, 402-131-1, and 403-131-1 for 2003-2007 F250 / F350 Super Duty 6.0L Power Stroke diesel pickups do not include a new air intake tube. 6.4L Power Stroke diesel engine equipped 2008, 2009, & 2010 Ford F250/F350/F450/F550 SUPER DUTY trucks also have a MXP series diesel air intake upgrade option from AIRAID. Like the AIRAID MXP series air intake for 6.0L Power Stroke trucks, the 2008-2010 Super Duty 6.4L DSL air intakes 400-214-1, 401-214-1, 402-214-1, and 403-214-1 retain the factory air intake tubing. AIRAID air intakes for both the 2003-2007 and 2008-2010 Ford diesels are available with air filter media and air filter color options.

AIRAID performance filters can be easily cleaned using the AIRAID Filter Tune-Up Kit 790-551, or the Premium Dry Filter Cleaning Solution 790-558

AIRAID rounds out its diesel air intake system offerings for Ford Power Stroke engines with intakes 400-278, 401-278, 402-278, and 403-278 for 2011-2015 Ford F250/F350/F450 SUPER DUTY pickups with the 6.7L Power Stroke Scorpion diesel V8. These air intakes are identical, with the exception of the air filter, and include a one-piece rotationally molded polyethylene air filter box which replaces the restrictive factory air box and a new AIRAID intake tube constructed of cross-linked high-density polyethylene. Taking the theory of cold air and heat deflection one step further, the AIRAID intake systems for 2011-2015 Ford F250/F350/F450 SUPER DUTY Power Stroke diesel trucks includes a heat shield for the Mass Airflow (MAF) Sensor to help ensure accurate readings.

Besides creating forward thinking air intake systems, AIRAID has revolutionized the automotive aftermarket with two types of air filter technologies available for most AIRAID intakes. AIRAID premium filters employ a combination of multiple layers of oiled cotton filter media and a proprietary blend of SynthaFlow^® synthetic materials. AIRAID premium filters offer free-flowing air without sacrificing air filtration efficiency. The second type of air filter technology employed by AIRAID is the SynthaMax^® line of 100% synthetic SynthaFlow media, non-oiled, air filters. AIRAID SynthaMax air filters are offered in a colorfast-dyed red, black, or blue SynthaMax air filter media. Both types of AIRAID air filters are washable, reusable, and backed by a “no hassle” lifetime warranty. AIRAID performance filters can be easily cleaned using the AIRAID Filter Tune-Up Kit 790-551, or the Premium Dry Filter Cleaning Solution 790-558.

Find your Power Stroke intake in the AIRAID Performance Air Intake Systems for 1999 to 2015 Ford Super Duty diesel pickups listing below, or find additional Ford Power Stroke diesel performance upgrades using the AIRAID Find Products search. Use the Dealer Search tool to find an authorized AIRAID Performance Filters or Performance Intake Systems dealer near you.

A U-Build-It (UBI) universal air intake system from AIRAID is possibly the most versatile custom intake system on the market providing the basics to build a custom air intake system

AIRAID UBI master custom intake kits are available with air filter, clamp, coupler, and intake tube diameters in multiple sizes, including: 3”, 3.5”, 4”, 5”, and 6” diameter kits

Almost any custom air intake system imaginable can probably be created using a U-Build-It (UBI) universal air intake system from AIRAID, The Performance Intake Company. An AIRAID UBI kit is possibly the most versatile custom intake system on the market. AIRAID UBI master kits include just about everything needed to build a complete custom air intake system, and if not, all the components are available individually for increased versatility. Whether performing an engine swap or have a custom vehicle where space under the hood is really tight, an AIRAID UBI Intake System can be adapted to just about any application. Essentially, the only limitation to the intake that can be created using an AIRAID UBI kit is your imagination.

AIRAID UBI custom air intake master kits are available with different length air filters, clamp, coupler, and intake tubes in multiple diameters, including: 3”, 3.5”, 4”, 5”, and 6” diameter kits. The roto-molded intake tubes feature multiple angles and straight sections allowing the intake system to be routed to almost any desired location in the engine compartment. AIRAID UBI master kits include a combination of an intake tube, coupler, hump hose, reducer, bracket(s), hose clamps, miscellaneous hardware, and a premium AIRAID air filter.

AIRAID has a wide selection of clamp on universal air filters in different sizes, media, and colors that are compatible with AIRAID UBI kits

AIRAID offers carburetor hats, or plenums, compatible with GM throttle body injection and most popular carburetors to compliment an AIRAID UBI universal air intake system

While an AIRAID UBI master kit includes most of what anyone would need to build a custom intake system, there are times that completing a custom intake might require a few extra couplers, or perhaps an extra bend. To address this, AIRAID offers all of the UBI components individually. All of the UBI intake tube straight sections and bends are available separately, as well as the couplers, hump hoses, clamps, filter adapters, and hardware. Additionally, AIRAID has a wide selection of clamp on universal air filters in different sizes that are compatible with AIRAID UBI kits for those times when a larger or smaller air filter might be needed.

A popular trend in the hot rod and classic muscle car scene has been to ditch the traditional 14” round air cleaner assembly in favor of a cold air intake system. So in addition to the AIRAID UBI master kits and individual components, AIRAID offers different carburetor hats, or plenums, that are compatible with GM throttle body injection systems and most popular performance carburetors. In fact, the trend toward engine swaps and cold air intakes for muscle cars has become so popular that AIRAID offers pre-packaged intakes for popular GM muscle cars to be used in conjunction with AIRAID’s other UBI system components.

The trend toward fuel injected engine swaps and even carburetor cold air intakes for muscle cars has become so popular that AIRAID offers pre-packaged intakes for popular GM muscle cars

AIRAID has made building a custom intake easy for owners of 1967-1969 F-Body based Chevy Camaro and Pontiac Firebird models, as well as 1968-1972 A-Body based GM cars, like the Chevelle, LeMans, Century, Skylark, Cutlass, El Camino, or Monte Carlo. Custom A-Body air intakes and Custom F-Body air intakes are based on the AIRAID Cold Air Dam principle and allow the air filter to be mounted on either the driver or passenger side of the engine compartment. The metal Cold Air Dam design keeps the air filter isolated from hot engine compartment air while allowing the engine to breath in cooler, fresh outside air. The built-in velocity stack further promotes airflow, and different versions of the kit can accommodate 3”, 3.5”, and 4” UBI intake tubes. The kit also includes an oversize air filter that utilizes AIRAID SnythaFlow oiled filter media.

AIRAID Custom A-Body air intakes and Custom F-Body air intakes for GM Vehicles are to be used in conjunction with other AIRAID UBI custom air intake system components

Browse the wide array of AIRAID Custom Air Intakes and Components, including Custom Air Intake UBI Master Kits, Air Intake Components, Custom F-Body Intake Kits, and Custom A-Body Intake Kits. Or use the AIRAID Find Products search to find vehicle specific air intake and performance air filter upgrades. Use the AIRAID Dealer Search tool to find an authorized AIRAID Performance Filters or Performance Intake Systems dealer nearby.

The AIRAID 2011-2012 Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra 2500HD & 3500 diesel intake air box reuses the factory cold air fender inlet and adds a forward-facing inlet & lower snorkel

An engine is essentially a giant air pump, and anything that can be done to eliminate restrictions on the intake and / or the exhaust, the better the engine will run and the more power it will make. While this holds true with any engine, it’s most dramatic with modern diesels. Large displacements and variable vane turbos demand incredible amounts of air in order to run at peak efficiency, yet auto manufacturers usually sacrifice airflow in order to keep under hood noise to a minimum. This is what makes aftermarket intakes and exhaust systems so effective: they nearly eliminate restrictions and enable an engine to breathe easier, and the result is often more power. Best of all, quality aftermarket intake systems, like those from AIRAID, offer a simple bolt-on installation, making them perfect for shade tree mechanics.

The test mule used for install and dyno runs of AIRAID intake 200-281 was a 2011 Chevy Silverado 2500HD with a 6.6L LML Duramax Diesel engine

AIRAID, the Performance Intake Company, is one of the most established names in the aftermarket air intake business. AIRAID has been catering to the needs of diesel enthusiasts for many years with a wide selection of diesel pickup truck intake systems. Often the first to market with an intake for new diesel models, AIRAID is well known for utilizing quality components that fit right and work right out of the box with no tuning required. Testing was performed on AIRAID diesel air intake, number 200-281, to validate the effectiveness of this AIRAID air intake system.
 

Auto manufacturers usually sacrifice airflow in order to keep under hood noise to a minimum which is what makes aftermarket air intakes, like those from AIRAID, so effective

The test mule used was a 2011 Chevy 2500HD with a 6.6L LML Duramax engine. The truck had a leveling kit and some slightly larger tires than stock, but otherwise was just how it left the factory. The stock intake helps keep the engine noise to a minimum, but those noise-cancelling properties come at the cost of airflow and overall performance. The AIRAID MXP Cold Air intake system for 2011-2012 Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra 2500HD & 3500 models with a Duramax Diesel engine replaces everything from the throttle body out.

The smooth interior walled molded AIRAID 2011-2012 Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra 2500HD & 3500 Duramax intake tube includes provisions for all of the factory sensors

This AIRAID MXP Series intake includes a new roto-molded intake box, new intake tube, velocity stack, couplers, hardware, and of course an AIRAID air filter. The AIRAID air box included in the 2011-2012 Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra 2500HD & 3500 diesel intake system reuses the factory cold air inlet duct in the fender but also adds a forward-facing inlet and a lower “snorkel” to grab cool air from behind the front bumper.

The AIRAID 2011-2012 Duramax MXP Intake air box dwarfs the factory unit to accommodate a large air filter, and greatly increase the amount of cool air available to the engine

The first stage of the installation process is to disconnect the negative cables on both batteries. This helps prevent check engine lights and also forces the engine to re-learn its tuning once the installation is complete. Begin removing the factory components by pulling out the stock intake tube which is held in place with simple worm clamps. The stock air filter box is removed by pulling upward firmly to release the box from its rubber grommets. Use caution when removing the stock intake to make sure you don’t damage any wiring or other under hood components. Beneath the stock air filter box is a flat metal panel that needs to be removed to make room for the large AIRAID air box. It is held in place with four 10mm bolts. The plate can be set aside but the bolts will be re-used for installation of the AIRAID air intake.

With the installation complete, the AIRAID 2011-2012 Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra 2500HD & 3500 Duramax diesel air intake system looks great and fits well

The new AIRAID MXP air box dwarfs the factory box. Not only does it accommodate a much larger filter, but it also greatly increases the amount of cool outside air available to the filter. The 2011-2012 Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra 2500HD & 3500 Duramax MXP air intake is an open-element design that uses the hood as a lid for the new air box. Weather stripping along the top of the AIRAID air box helps to keep engine compartment air isolated from the filter. The AIRAID box drops right in place of the factory air box and is held in place with three of the four 10mm factory bolts removed previously.

AIRAID’s in-house all-wheel-drive Mustang chassis dyno showed an estimated gain of 19 horsepower and 34 lb-ft of torque at the wheels of a 2011 Chevy Silverado 2500HD 6.6L diesel

Much thought went into the new AIRAID 2011-2012 Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra 2500HD & 3500 Duramax intake tube. Not only does it include provisions for all of the factory sensors and such, it incorporates a velocity stack into the filter mount that optimizes airflow similar to the venturis on a carburetor. Additionally, the AIRAID air intake tube has smooth interior walls rather than the factory accordion-style tube. There are a few things that need to be transferred from the original intake to the new one; including the filter minder, and the mass airflow sensor (MAF). The MAF sensor is attached to the stock intake box with torx screws. AIRAID supplies the correct-size bit to remove the screws and new allen-head screws to attach the MAF sensor to the AIRAID tube.

AIRAID offers most of its air intake systems in two filter styles and three colors: red oiled cotton blend filters, or fully synthetic SynthaMax dry filters in red, blue, or black

AIRAID supplies a hump hose and stainless steel clamps to connect the intake tube to the throttle body. It is recommended to position the hump hose and clamps on the throttle body first and then insert the AIRAID 2011-2012 Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra 2500HD & 3500 Duramax intake tube into place between the box and the throttle body. It takes a little finesse to get everything positioned just right, but once it’s in, everything fits like a glove. The lower portion of the intake tube secures to the MXP air box using four stainless allen-head bolts. The filter attaches to the intake tube itself, so there’s no need for another coupler at the intake box.

With the installation largely complete, the weather stripping can be installed on the top edge of the air box. This weather stripping is important because it seals against the underside of the hood, which keeps hot engine air away from the filter. The last piece of the puzzle is the filter itself. AIRAID offers most of its air intake systems in two filter styles and three basic colors. There is the intake with a traditional red oiled media filter, 200-281, or identical intake systems with SynthaMax full synthetic dry filter media in red (201-281), blue (202-281), or black (203-281). AIRAID air filters and air intake systems carry a no-hassle lifetime warranty.

AIRAID MXP Cold Air intake systems for 2011-2012 Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra 2500HD & 3500 models with a Duramax Diesel engine:

200-281 AIRAID Cold Air Intake - Red Oiled Premium Air Filter
201-281 AIRAID Cold Air Intake - Red Dry Synthetic Premium Air Filter
202-281 AIRAID Cold Air Intake - Black Dry Synthetic Premium Air Filter
203-281 AIRAID Cold Air Intake - Blue Dry Synthetic Premium Air Filter

With the installation complete, the AIRAID 2011-2012 Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra 2500HD & 3500 Duramax intake looks great and fits well. A decal noting the Exemption Order (EO) number granted by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) should be visibly placed under the hood indicating that this AIRAID air intake kit is street legal in all 50 states. No tuning is required to experience enhanced performance with the AIRAID 2011-2012 Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra 2500HD & 3500 Duramax intake system. Performance data from AIRAID’s in-house all-wheel-drive Mustang chassis dyno showed an estimated gain of 19 horsepower and 34 lb-ft of torque at the wheels. This AIRAID intake kit helps improve power delivery throughout the rpm range for substantial drivability improvements. Not bad for a simple bolt-on performance upgrade that took about an hour to perform.

Find additional Chevy or GMC Duramax Diesel upgrades from AIRAID, The Performance Intake Company, using the AIRAID Find Products search. Use the AIRAID Dealer Search tool to find an authorized AIRAID Performance Filters or Performance Intake Systems dealer near you.