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ICEMAN Cold Air Intake

ICEMAN Cold Air Intake - This is currently the most popular intake set up because of its flexibility in filter positioning. The intake is available in a "Competition" set up, which utilizes a 2 piece ABS plastic intake tract that can be configured so that the filter element is route inside the engine bay or more aggressively underneath the front headlights. The advantage of routing the air filter away from the engine bay is so the high temperatures do not affect the density of the intake charge, resulting in more power. The drawback is that the filter is more vulnerable to ingesting water, especially if the car is extremely lowered.

AEM Cold Air System

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AEM Cold Air System - Similar to the ICEMAN set up, the AEM engineered cold air system is also designed to take advantage of the coldest air available to the engine. The TurboFlo® air filtration system fits right behind the front air dam and then an aluminum duct directs the cold fresh air to the throttle body. Unlike the ICEMAN, the AEM is a 1 piece unit that does not allow you the flexibility of mounting the filter within the engine bay. It's aluminum construction also tends to retain a lot more heat than the plastic ICEMAN unit.

HKS Super PowerFlow

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HKS Super PowerFlow - This is a great performance filter which uses a wet type polyurethane filter which incorporates a special sticky fluid chemical that acts as the filtering agent. Basically, a sticky element helps filter out contaminants so that they can make the filter pores larger (freer flow). This lip shaped funnel supposedly creates a vacuum to draw more air into the green mushroom shaped filter. This is a great filter for those who are limited to space.

AEM Short Ram intake systems

AEM Short Ram intake systems as an economical alternative to a Cold Air Intake System or to drivers who are concerned about hydrolock. However, during the development process, AEM found certain applications responded favorably to shorter inlet lengths over a longer Cold Air Intake System. AEM performs extensive temperature testing to locate the filter in the coolest area of the engine compartment, allowing the Short Ram Intake System to achieve the lowest inlet temperatures possible. So, for some vehicles, AEM recommends the Short Ram system only, since it would be the best performing air intake system for that application.

AEM Brute Force Air Intake

AEM Brute Force Air Intake Systems are designed for popular trucks, SUVs and muscle cars. They are dyno-tested to create more torque and horsepower in large displacement engines. The pipes are routed so that the filter draws air from the safest and coolest location, and provides a steel powder-coated heat shield to shroud the filter from engine heat and road dirt. Maximum flow is gained without sacrificing low-end torque. Includes DRYFLOW Synthetic Air Filter and DRYFLOW Filter Cleaning System.

“Saleen s7”

At the 2005 Los Angeles Auto Show, Saleen debuted a twin-turbo version of the S7. Apparently, last year's output of 575 horsepower was deemed insufficient so Saleen installed twin turbochargers to the 7.0-liter V8 to boost horsepower to 750 and raise the torque output to 700 lb.-ft. With a handy calculator, one can amusingly discern that the S7 has enough power to equal the output of seven Toyota Echos. And the S7 weighs only about 700 pounds more. Along with the extra horsepower, the 750-hp Saleen S7 has revised suspension tuning, improved aerodynamics for less drag and more down force and, alas, a higher price.

Mercedes-Benz SLR

The heart of the SLR is the mighty all-alloy AMG-assembled V-8 engine. A development of the supercharged 5.4-liter, 24-valve V-8 used in the SL55, it pumps out 600 horsepower and about 590 pound-feet of torque. If the SLR meets its target weight, those numbers should translate into a 0-to-60-mph time of perhaps 3.8 seconds and a quarter-mile of less than 12 seconds.

Initially, Murray is believed to have set a target of 1400 kilograms, or 3086 pounds, for the SLR. But despite the carbon-fiber body and chassis, aluminum suspension, and electrohydraulic ceramic disc brakes, it’s understood that to meet Mercedes’ crash standards and high equipment levels, the production car will come in at about 3550 pounds.

Final assembly of the SLR takes place at the new McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, England. The production pace should run 400 to 500 cars a year. Mercedes plans to build SLRs to order, with deliveries to the U.S. beginning early next year. Expect a price of about $300,000.

Porsche Carrera GT

Porsche's flagship supercar continues to make its way from design study to dealer showroom. The production version, revealed at the Geneva show in March, is faithful to the original concept, although it differs in detail and is even more powerful.

Relying on a tremendously strong and lightweight monocoque chassis of hand-fabricated carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic, the $440,000 (estimated at current exchange rates) 3043-pound GT's 612-horsepower V-10 reportedly pushes it to 120 mph in just 9.9 seconds and on to a top speed of 205 mph. We expect 0-60-mph runs in the mid-three-second range.

Maybach

The 2006 Maybach 57 is a 4-door, 4-passenger luxury sedan, available in one trim only, the Sedan. Upon introduction, the 57 is equipped with a standard 5.5-liter, V12, 543-horsepower, turbo engine that achieves 12-mpg in the city and 17-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard. The 2006 Maybach 57 is a carryover from 2005.

Turbocharged 5.5-Liter, 60-Degree V12, 36-Valve, SOHC, SEFI Engine; Front Mounted With Horsepower Of 543@5250, Torque Of 664@2300, Alloy Block and Alloy Cylinder Heads

How to install an import cold air intake

Matt Hardesty / autoMedia.com

An engine is often compared to an air pump in that air is ingested, burned and exhausted. Well, human beings function anatomically much the same way. You inhale air, it enriches your lifeblood and then you breathe out the spent air (now carbon dioxide). Like you, if you restrict airflow to the engine it will struggle to perform at maximum capacity. Likewise, hot air is less effective than cool due to the density and oxygen content difference. Thus, plenty of cool, dense air promotes maximum performance from your engine as well as, uh, the engine inside of you.

Cold air intakes, also known as CAI, have recently come into vogue among sporty street rides, but no where are they more prolific than within the import scene. While imports don't ingest as much air as V8-powered musclecars or pickup trucks, they too can benefit from a CAI.

How They Work

The cool air is usually tapped from within a fender and often the factory air inlet does the same. However, factory filters and tubing are often too restrictive to promote strong performance, so using a popular high-flow air filter in tandem with larger pipe diameters can dramatically increase the flow and subsequent power. Combine this with the cooler, denser air in the fender well and you've got the makings for more power.

There are potential problems, however, that should not be ignored. Often, relocating the air intake to the fender well increases the chances for ingesting moisture during rainy weather. If you suspect your air intake could be exposed to such moisture, you should reconsider the location. If you have well-defined dry and rainy seasons you might consider changing the air intake location during the wet months. Ingesting too much water into the engine can cause it to internally "hydraulic," in which pistons and valves are bent and damaged under the pressure of compressed water.

Sample Install

We installed a cold air intake on a late model Acura Integra GS-R. The installation is quite easy while the performance improvement was noticeable. Our mid-range power and response felt crisper, but the best improvement was in the upper ranges where the Acura's VTEC kicks in.

Step 1

We begin by removing the factory air intake tube from the throttle body on the engine and the air box on the fender well. Two clamps are the only items that secure the rubber hose

Step 2

The stock air box lifts out easily once you've removed the screws that attach it to the fender well.

Step 3

We raised the car on a lift to access the lower air intake and muffler (yes, muffler) Acura installed to keep air intake sound to a minimum. The tube attaches to the muffler and the muffler is held in place with a few screws.

Step 4

Here is the first piece of the new Cold Air Intake system. This tube will have the air filter attached to it in the fender and this is where the cold air will come from. You'll need to feed the tube up into the engine compartment where it is held in place with a large nut.

Step 5

With the lower pipe in place we installed the new high-flow air filter next. It'll reside up in the fender where it will be somewhat protected from the elements. However, if you live in a particularly wet environment prone to significant rain, you should consider relocating it directly in the engine compartment as a large amount of ingested water can damage the engine.

Step 6

The second pipe is installed next. A urethane connector allows you to attach the pipe to the throttle body where it's held in place with two clamps, one for the throttle body and one for the pipe.

Step 7

Here is the urethane sleeve connector for the upper and lower pipes. Before securing the lower pipe with the flange and nut we made sure our connection to the upper pipe was secure.

Step 8

Here is the flashy finished product. You'll immediately notice the air intake sound since it's a noticeable growl over stock. Most power will be achieved at higher rpm where additional air is needed most.