AEM is proud to display Jeremy Lookofsky’s modified Scion xD build in its booth at SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Assocation) 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. SEMA is one of the largest automotive aftermarket conventions in the world. The AEM booth will be in the Central Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center, booth number 23243.

Jeremy Lookofsky said he was itching to build something insane and his inspiration of Project Street Warrior came from a mix of builds

Lookofsky named his build, Street Warrior Cartel xD. “The inspiration came from a mix of builds,” he said. “I have been itching to build something insane but something that could also be used to get from show to show without a trailer.”

Specifications of the Street Warrior Cartel Scion xD are:

Powertrain:
AEM Cold Air Intake
TRD Sport Muffler
Drag Cartel Sports Header

Chassis/Suspension:
TRD Sport Shocks & Springs
20 x 9 Front Cartel Custom Designed RockStar Themed Custom Forged Rims
20 x 11 Rear Cartel Custom Designed RockStar Themed Forged Rims
Toyo Tires T1R Front 245/30/20 & Rear 285/25/20
13’’ Wilwood SRP Hat & Rotors
Wilwood Dynapro 4 Piston Radial Mount Caliper

Exterior:
6’’ Custom Wide Body Modifications
Shaved Rear Door Handles
B Pillars Removed & Welded Up Rear Doors
Custom Metal Fabrication
Flat Grey Base with Jerk Designs Air Brush Graphics
Custom ED Front & Rear Bumper Molded Into Custom Wide Body

Interior:
Embossed Black Leather and Yellow Suede accents on front & rear seats, door panels, audio and trim panels
Sparco Race Buckets
Rear Seat Belt Bar / Chassis Reinforcement
Sony Xplod Audio System

“Major highlights that make this build unique include the open air look of the 1960s with a new twist of technology and body lines,” said Lookofsky. “It’s been chopped 4 inches with B Pillars and the roof section removed and completely reinforced. This style build makes for a great display car interaction with its consumers and vendors.”

Weapon R has a dyno video of a Dodge Neon SRT-4 with a Weapon R Secret Weapon Intake. We thought you guys might be interested in taking a look, and listening to the sound of the intake. Enjoy!

Applications and Prices for the Weapon R Secret Weapon Intake for the Dodge Neon SRT4

TRP Magazine did a test on both Cold Air Intake Kits and Short Ram Intake Kits and their test concluded that the Weapon R Secret Weapon Intake produced the best numbers. See the below tests for TPR results.

Are you looking for a sound clip of an AEM Cold Air Intake Kit on a Honda Civic Si? Someone showed us this video over on YouTube, and we wanted to share it with you. Depending on the type of engine you have in your Civic, it might sound a little different, but you get the idea.

Enjoy!

Shop here: Honda Civic AEM Cold Air Intake

One of the first mods that people do to their Honda Civic is a cold air intake. You need to start with an intake system because the goal of producing more power in your car has to start with letting your engine breathe better. The easiest way to do this is to add an intake system. Here, we will discuss the AEM Cold Air Intake Kit as opposed to the AEM Short Ram Intake Kit. We like the AEM Cold Air Intake for the Honda Civic because with the Civic’s small high revving motor, it has a tendency to create more heat under the hood, and with an AEM Cold Air Intake you relocate the air filter outside of the engine bay, so you expose your air filter to cooler air, and cooler air equals more power.

We recommend the AEM Cold Air Intake because of the amount of time and research and development that AEM puts into their products. Everything from the angle of the piping bends, the length of the pipe, the thickness of the metal, the type of powdercoat used, and most importantly – the advanced air filter that AEM uses makes the AEM Cold Air Intake one of the best for the Honda Civic. The Honda Civic AEM Cold Air Intake is available in blue, red, polished and silver, and we strive to have one of the largest in stock inventories of Honda Civic AEM Cold Air Intakes on the market.

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Part No. 77020-BB001

HKS introduces the newly re-designed Racing Suction Reloaded intake systems. These intake systems feature HKS’ new Reloaded air filter assembly which maintains HKS’ race proven and patented Super Funnel design, but also incorporates new technical advances for improved performance and filtration.

HKS Racing Suction Reloaded intake systems have been granted CARB E.O. # D-186-30 for certain applications.

The Racing Suction Reloaded intake series utilizes HKS’ high-flowing wet 2-layer dual density polyurethane filter element for applications looking for the absolute in performance. The Racing Suction Reloaded intake kits offer the same simple and easy filter element replacement process as previous generations; avoiding the need to wash or re-oil the intake filter.

- New Super Honeycomb frame allows for 30% more intake surface area for improved throttle response.

- Filter assembly features a new streamline inner frame that reduces weight and allows for air to flow more smoothly into the engine.

- Plastic sealing ring at the base of the new Super Honeycomb frame helps prevent harmful containments from entering the engine and acts as a support piece for the frame.

- Aluminum back plate has been added for strength

*note most applications feature a black aluminum back plate…

Application

HYUNDAI Genesis Coupe 2010 Turbo ; 2.0L Turbo

23 year old Matt Brookshier of the L.A. Chapter Nokturnal Car Club truly has a passion for modifying cars with style and performance. His love for cars began from childhood. “My family has always been into cars,” said Brookshier. “My brother built his first muscle car in the early 90’s, and ever since then, I have been interested in building my own.” Brookshier’s first car was a 1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC. “After high school I met some guys that shared my love for cars and they had a unique style,” he said. “I knew right away that this was the beginning of a new hobby building cars to display at DUB shows.”

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Matt Brookshier’s latest project is a 2007 Chevy Avalanche. This unique Avalanche has an upper and lower E&G Classic mesh grill, suede & vinyl throughout the cab with custom matched doors and panels, 26″ Dub Bombers wheels wrapped in Kuhmo Ecstas, a full air ride with dual port Parker valves leading to a 4 ply Contech bag, 1″ bullet proof plexiglass in the bed to protect the Alpine sound system and many other modifications.

This 5.3 liter Avalanche is equipped with an AEM Brute Force Intake System 21-8023DP. “I have been using AEM for about a year now,” said Brookshier. “I prefer the dry filter over an oiled filter. The AEM intake has performed great and gives me the extra horsepower I lost when I installed the 26″ wheels. Installation was very simple. I did it myself.”

Brookshier’s custom 2007 Avalanche has attended a number of local cruises and car shows as well as DUB L.A., DUB Phoenix, DUB San Jose and the Ludikrs Car and Truck Show.

The upcoming car and truck show season will bring more exciting ideas and creative perspective to a rapidly growing industry. “I have a few ideas in mind for next year,” said Brookshier. “We’ll have to wait and see what is in store for the future.”

Matt Brookshier’s 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche with a 5.3L engine has the following modifications:

Engine – AEM Brute Force Intake (#21-8023DP), Color Matched Engine Cover, Front Radiator Cover and Fuse panel, 260 amp dual alternators powering dual batteries.

Exterior – Color Matched exterior plastic pieces and lower front valance, All of the emblems were taken off, the front Chevy emblem was colored match along with upper and lower E&G Classic mesh grille, 8K HID headlights, and covering the sound system in the bed area is a 1″ thick plexi glass which is also bullet proof.

Interior – Sting Ray and Elephant inserts, suede and vinyl throughout the cab with double white stitching, Custom color matched plastic doors and panels.

Suspension – 26″ Dub Bombers wheels wrapped in Kuhmo Ecstas, full air ride with dual port parker values leading to a 4 ply contech bag, feeding the air are 2 (9) gallon tanks and 1 (5) gallon tank which is filled by 4 (380) ViAir compressors, the truck hops 1 foot in the front on compressed air with NO BOTTLE.

Audio and Video – 4 Alpine 12″ Type X Subs and 3 sets of Type X components, 5 Alpine Amplifiers with everything fiber glassed in the bed, 2 15″ TVs custom fitted on the tailgate, each door panel has a 17″ TV on it, each seat has a 11.4″ TV, both visors are 12.2″ with a 7″ in-dash receiver, and topping it off is a 17″ flip down.

Courtesty AEM.

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AEM 21-686C Performance AEM Cold Air Intake System for 2006-2009 Honda Civic with the 1.8L engine.

The infamous Honda Civic… this car has been around for as long as most of us can remember. Honda first introduced the Civic as a two-door coupe in the early 70’s and ever since its release the Civic has been one of the best-selling compact cars of all time. Fast-forward almost 40 years and the Civic attracts a variety of drivers. You can see the Civic being driven by anyone from young adults that recognize its sporty side to elderly folks that want a car with good MPGs.

Well, a small displacement engine such as the Civic’s 1.8-liter four cylinder that gets good gas mileage (~29 MPG) often leaves the driver with a desire for more power. In the case of the Civic, there happens to be additional horsepower ready to be unleashed. AEM recognized the car’s need for an air intake system and designed a Cold Air Intake System for the 2006-09 Honda Civic with the 1.8-liter engine (part number 21-686C). During the design phases, AEM was able to not only design a more efficient air intake system that looks and sounds great but also squeeze additional horsepower from the 1.8-liter powerplant.

The new AEM 21-686C Cold Air Intake System completely replaces the restrictive factory intake system of the Honda Civic. By replacing the factory airbox and air filter with a mandrel-bent aluminum intake tube that optimizes airflow and filtration more power was gained. AEM’s dyno tests have recorded a 4 horsepower increase at 3,800 RPM on the 2006-09 Honda Civic 1.8L. This increase in horsepower brings the stock baseline power of 98 wheel horsepower up to 102 wheel horsepower with the AEM 21-686C Cold Air Intake System installed.

The 21-686C intake routes an AEM Dryflow 21-201DK air filter in the wheel well where the air filter can draw cool air safely. The 21-201DK air filter features a flange inside diameter of 2.5-inches (64mm) and an overall height of 5.125-inches (130mm). The oil-free DRYFLOW technology is extremely durable and easy to clean.

Part Number: TR-2004P

The Takeda Retain Short Ram air intake replaces the bulky and inefficient factory intake by increasing air volume and improving air velocity for increased horsepower, torque, and improved throttle response.

The TR-2004P utilizes specially designed clear coat polished aluminum intake tubes to guide the air into the motor and provide an aggressive style. Takeda air intakes use the brand new Pro Dry S filter from aFe, which uses a progressive synthetic media, requiring no oil to recharge for maximum convenience and filtration. The Pro Dry S filter is 99.2% efficient so it prevents all of the dirt and debris from entering the motor.

The TR-2004P comes with a lifetime warranty and come complete with polished aluminum tubes, Pro Dry S performance air filter, Urethane couplers, clamps and all hardware necessary for a simple installation.

In recent testing, part number TR-2004P produced an astonishing 13hp and 11ft. lbs. of torque and increased air flow by 22% over the factory vehicle.

The European segment within the Sport Compact community has made a huge impact in the automotive scene. Exciting releases from renowned Euro manufacturers have helped to fuel the Euro markets popularity to another level. Such releases include the 1-Series BMW stuffed with a six-cylinder twin-turbo engine and the V8-powered E92 BMW M3. Even a couple years back, Volkswagen stirred up the industry with their R32 while Audi showed what dreams are made of with the Audi R8.

AEM’s new Cold Air Intake System for the 2005.5-2008 Audi A4 2.0L Turbo (PN: 21-681C)

Along with great cars, the Euro community brings a style that is proprietary to their clique as well. Often times, this Euro-inspired look ignites others in the sport compact community to adopt the Euro style or technique of tuning. A handful of key Euro styling trademarks are now considered mainstream to import and domestic enthusiasts alike. Extremely clean lines, subtle exterior arrangements, ridiculously-low ride heights and aggressively-deep offset wheels are all style queues that we can thank the European enthusiasts for.

Another gift that came from the Euro scene in the mid nineties was the compact Audi A4. Since the German car manufacturer introduced the A4 model in 1994, the A4 has become a staple in the European car lineup. The A4 chassis is offered in a variety of configurations. It is available in front-wheel drive or in Audi’s ”Quattro” permanent four-wheel drive system. The A4 is also available as a sedan (saloon), a wagon (Avant), and previously as a convertible (Cabriolet). Performance spinoffs of the A4 are also offered, such as the slightly higher performance Audi S4 and of course the race inspired Audi RS4.

For enthusiasts looking to get into a European vehicle, the 2005-2008 (B7 chassis) of the Audi A4 is a great option. The popular engine choice for the B7 would be Audi’s 2.0-liter turbocharged FSI (Fuel Stratified Injection) powerplant. This engine features an increased power output from previous years bringing power up to 200 horsepower. An excellent way to increase the performance of the Audi A4’s 2.0 TFSI engine is AEM’s newly-released Cold Air Intake System, Part Number 21-681C.

AEM’s 21-681C Cold Air Intake System for the 2005.5 (from 5/05) to 2008 Audi A4 2.0L is CARB exempt for these models which means it is 50 state street legal. The intake features a semi-closed heat shield design, a powder coated gun metal gray finish, and a DRYFLOW air filter. AEM engineers created a heat shield that fits snugly into the space between the right headlight and exhaust manifold with the turbocharger. The engineers also took the extra step of molding a heat shield that fits both HID headlight equipped and non-HID headlight equipped models. To withstand the high engine bay temperatures seen under the hood of the Audi, AEM has covered the heat shields in a durable powder coated black finish. Connecting directly to the turbo inlet, the AEM kit includes a smooth mandrel-bent aluminum inlet pipe that replaces the restrictive factory equipment from filter to turbo. Once the intake pipe is connected to the turbo inlet with the supplied transition coupler, the other end is topped with an AEM DRYFLOW 21-202DK performance air filter. The 21-202DK air filter’s construction consists of an inside diameter of 2.75-inches (70mm) by a height of 5.25-inches (133mm). Another nice feature of the AEM Audi A4 intake is the retention of the factory fresh air duct which draws in cool air from the front fascia of the A4.

The revised 2007-08 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD trucks (2500HD & 3500HD) are available in a wide variety of configurations. The trucks can be custom ordered in a standard cab, extra cab or crew cab, in addition to cargo styles, wheelbase lengths are available in a number of different formats as well. With more options and more standard features, the 2007-08 2500HD and 3500HD trucks have been said to be the “Silverado’s bigger, tougher brother” by the editors at Motor Trend.

As dependable work trucks and even as everyday commuter vehicles, the “bigger and tougher” Silverado/Sierra trucks are often pushed to their limits. Whether you’re towing a payload or hauling your family around, Chevrolet/GMC HD trucks can use the additional power and performance an AEM air intake system can provide. To fulfill the need for added performance, AEM Induction Systems has released a new Brute Force Air Intake System (21-8026DP) for the 2007-08 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500HD and 3500HD equipped with the 6.0-liter V8 engine.

The new 21-8026DP AEM Brute Force air intake system is constructed from high-quality mandrel-bent aluminum inlet tubes with an AEM oil-free DRYFLOW performance AEM air filter. Most AEM systems emphasize tuning of resonance properties to deliver higher airflow to the engine. The piping is routed in such a manner that the air filter can receive airflow from a safe and cool location. In addition to an engineered intake tube and air filter, the 21-8026DP systems includes a steel powder coated heat shield that protects the air filter from road dirt and restricts much of the engine heat from entering the air inlet tube.

AEM Air Filter for the 2007-08 Chevrolet/GMC 6.0-Liter HD Truck Intake System

The 21-8026DP utilizes a large oil-free DRYFLOW performance air filter (21-2100DK). The 21-2100DK has a flange inside diameter of 6-inches (152mm), and a height of 8.125-inches (206mm), allowing the 21-8026DP intake systems to deliver a generous amount of airflow to the 6.0-liter V8 engine of the Silverado and Sierra. The DRYFLOW air filter media creates a lifetime filter that is extremely durable, easily cleaned and delivers excellent filtration.

The Scion brand has been associated with the customizing enthusiast from the start. The first Scion to hit U.S. shores was the xB, with its unique boxy shape and shockingly large cabin; the “little bus” quickly infiltrated the streets of America. Shortly thereafter, performance parts manufacturers began offering an array of products for the xB. A few years later, Scion expanded their lineup with the tC and xA. The tC took the role of the sporty coupe and the xA model was almost a hybrid of both the xB and tC. Each vehicle is definitely different, however all Scions share some features.

AEM Air Intake System for the Scion xA and xB 1.5L

One of the main similarities of the xA and xB is the 1.5-liter engine. This little engine is excellent on gas mileage, but leaves little extra power for performance straight from the factory. To increase the performance output of the 2006 Scion xA and 2004 to 2006 Scion xB, AEM Induction Systems has released a new Cold Air intake system (21-570P) that fits these vehicles. These Scion Parts increase horsepower and torque.

The 21-570P AEM Cold Air intake was designed to fit the tight engine compartments of the Scion xA and xB. It completely replaces the vehicles’ restrictive factory intake systems with a polished aluminum cold air intake system. The system begins at the 1.5-liter engine’s throttle body and routes to the driver’s side wheel well. The cold air configuration ensures the delivery of cool air, while the included Air Bypass Valve virtually eliminates the chance of hydro-locking the engine.

The 21-570P locates a AEM DRYFLOW air filter, part 21-200DK, in the driver’s side wheel well. The 21-200DK has a 2.25-inch (57mm) inlet diameter and a height of 5.125-inches (130mm) allowing a smooth flow of air to the Scion engine. The oil-free DRYFLOW technology is extremely durable and easy to clean.

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The K&N High-Flow Intake System for the 2008-09 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X 2.0L Turbo, (part no. 69-6546TWR) increases horsepower by 21.42 hp at 6100 rpm over the stock intake configuration.

To achieve such a performance increase, K&N replaces the original intake assembly; including the air box, air filter and intake tube with an all-new intake design. The new system draws air through a K&N High-Flow Air Filter that increases airflow and never needs to be replaced. Protecting the carbon fiber top cone-shaped air filter, and isolating it from engine heat, is a powder coated heat shield that replaces the stock air box, which retains the use of the factory fresh air scoop. As it passes the filter, air travels through a K&N mandrel bent aluminum tube that is formed and shaped, in the design phase, to drive a more laminar flow of air to the car’s engine. Additional features include a powder coated aluminum upper intercooler tube replacing the stock piece for improved air delivery and an attractive wrinkle-red powder coated finish to enhance the Evo X’s engine bay.

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Injen Technology continues to lead the way, delivering “World Class Performance Intakes”. Injen’s patented MR step-down process and Air Fusion come together to give you the first pre-tuned, twin, cold air intakes engineered for your 370Z. The all-new SP1989P keeps raising the bar as the only “Tuned Cold Air Intake System” on the market capable of producing up to 15HP and 11ft/lbs of Torque. “The Best of the Best” just got better with the release of the Injen/AMSOIL Ea nano-fiber performance dry filters. NO OIL REQUIRED! No more contaminated sensors! Buy from the company that invented and patented the MR step-down process, buy Injen Technology!

Injen Cold Air Intake for Nissan

Order here: Takeda TR-1004P

The Takeda Short Ram Intake kit for the 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009 Honda Civic Si K20Z3 makes 17 horsepower and 16 torque at the wheels according to Takeda dyno testing! This is the most power reported from any intake system even the Honda Civic AEM Cold Air Intake Kit. The Takeda Short Ram Intake has been refined over and over by Takeda until they make sure their short ram makes the most power on the Honda Civic Si than their competitors. They strap the Honda Civic Si to the dyno, and do test after test, ensuring they have the best size pipe, best length pipe, and the best angle on the pipe to produce the best power for the K20Z3 engine. It doesn’t stop there… the high revving Honda Civic SI needs to be able to breathe at high RPMs, and the Takeda air filter is designed to allow the most air possible while keeping contaminants out.

We have included a dyno video below of the Honda Civic Si doing a baseline test, and then a test with the Takeda Short Ram, part number TR-1004P.

If you want to purchase the Takeda Short Ram Intake Kit for the 2006-2009 Honda Civic Si, which fits both the coupe and sedan, you can order by part number here TR-1004P or you can view all of the Takeda Short Ram Intake kits available. We have this part number in stock, and ready to ship.

The Takeda Short Ram Intake is a great starting mod, and opens up your car to the potential to make more horsepower with other modifications such as the Honda Civic Si DC Sports Race Header. With mods like this, your car will realize higher horsepower numbers due to less restriction in the intake side of the K20Z3. If you have any reviews of this intake, or have any comments, please post them below, and be sure to check out the links above.