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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.

Probably the most prominent feature of the AIRAID SEMA Booth was the AIRAID carbon fiber air intake system equipped 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 owned by Ken Thwaits

Each year, the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) presents an enormous trade show in Las Vegas, Nevada at the Las Vegas Convention Center. At this show SEMA member companies and manufacturers unveil their latest offerings, while buyers, distributors and members of the press walk their feet off trying to see it all. The variety of products to see is astonishing, ranging from restyling accessories and automotive organizers to engine parts, restoration supplies, street-rod components and safety enhancements.

7-time 250cc AMA Supercross champion, and professional short course off-road racer Jeremy McGrath stopped by the AIRAID 2015 SEMA Show booth and signed autographs

While the annual SEMA show is meant to bring the industry together to do business it has also become a vacation destination. As if there wasn't already plenty to do and see in Las Vegas, Nevada, the SEMA show gathers the finest examples of custom vehicles, industry giants, and celebrities into an area of approximately 3.2 million square feet. For 2015 the AIRAID SEMA Show Booth, number 24131, was located in the Las Vegas Convention Center central performance hall not too far from the Chevrolet SEMA booth.

Professional off-road short course racer Corry Weller made an appearance at the AIRAID 2015 SEMA Show Booth on Wednesday November 4, 2015 for an autograph session

As with past years, AIRAID, The Performance Intake Company, had a variety of exciting happenings in its 2015 SEMA Show booth. Probably the most prominent feature of the AIRAID SEMA Booth was the AIRAID carbon fiber air intake system equipped 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 owned by Ken Thwaits. Virtually nothing in, or on, Ken's Z/28 Camaro was left untouched. As impressive as the 7.0-liter (427 cubic-inches) Chevy LS7 engine is from the factory, Ken had the engine hand built by Mast Motorsports with an RHS block and Black Label heads to produce upwards of 720 naturally aspirated horsepower.

Several of AIRAID's newest product offerings were on display in the AIRAID 2015 SEMA Show booth; most notably 2015 Ford F150 AIRAID air intakes for the 5.0L V8, 2.7L V6, & 3.5L EcoBoost

Several of AIRAID's newest product offerings were on display further back in the AIRAID 2015 SEMA Show booth. Most notably were the soon to be released to the public 2015 Ford F150 AIRAID air intake systems for the 5.0L V8, as well as the 2.7L & 3.5L Ford EcoBoost engines. In fact, Stratasys, the 3D Printing Solutions Company, had one of its 3D printers inside the AIRAID 2015 SEMA Show booth actively printing AIRAID Intake components. The folks from Stratasys brought a fully 3D printed version, minus the hose clamps, of an AIRAID 2015 F150 5.0L V8 air intake system to showcase the company's 3D printing capabilities.

The folks from Stratasys brought a fully 3D printed version, minus the hose clamps, of an AIRAID 2015 F150 5.0L V8 air intake system to showcase the company's 3D printing capabilities

The AIRAID 2015 SEMA Show booth wouldn't be complete without celebrity racer guest appearances and autograph sessions. 7-time 250cc AMA Supercross champion, and professional short course racer Jeremy McGrath as well as professional off-road short course racer Corry Weller made an appearance at the AIRAID 2015 SEMA Show Booth. Corry Weller was at the AIRAID SEMA 2015 booth on Wednesday November 4, 2015 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM signing autographs, while Jeremy McGrath stopped by the next day on Thursday November 5, 2015 and signed autographs from 12 noon until 1 PM.

There are always plenty of custom cars, trucks, and motorcycles to see at the SEMA show in Las Vegas, Nevada. AIRAID was well represented throughout the 2015 SEMA Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Inside the Trim Parts Inc. / RPUI Inc. booth in the Central hall was a 1968 Chevy Camaro SS Convertible sporting an AIRAID UBI F-Body air intake system. Not too far away in the Covercraft Industries SEMA Show booth was a 2015 Ford Mustang V6 with AIRAID MXP air intake system, number 452-327. Besides the performance central hall, AIRAID could be found in the upper south hall representing the brand to truck enthusiasts.

AIRAID, The Performance Intake Company, would like to thank its industry friends and partners for making the 2015 SEMA Show a success. Now that the SEMA 2015 craze is fading from memory, it's time for AIRAID to get back to work developing advanced AIRAID air intake systems for 2016 models. Find performance upgrades from AIRAID, The Performance Intake Company, for your vehicle 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.

Inside the Trim Parts Inc. / RPUI Inc. booth in the Central hall was a 1968 Chevy Camaro SS Convertible sporting an AIRAID UBI F-Body air intake system

Besides the performance central hall, AIRAID could be found in the upper south hall representing the brand to truck enthusiasts; including this Silverado in the Steelcraft Booth

Not too far away from the AIRAID Booth in the Covercraft Industries SEMA Show booth was a 2015 Ford Mustang V6 with AIRAID MXP air intake system, number 452-327

AIRAID Cold Air Dam (CAD) System 350-210 fits 2011-2016 Dodge Challengers, Chargers, and Chrysler 300Cs equipped with a V6 engine as well as the 5.7L and 6.4L HEMI V8 engines

Never one to shy away from a fight for late-model muscle supremacy, Dodge offers the Challenger and Charger, while Chrysler has the 300C aimed more toward the luxury car market

The muscle car wars are back in full swing, with the Big Three steadily cranking out more powerful versions of their respective late-model performance cars. Never one to shy away from a fight for late-model muscle supremacy, Dodge offers the potent Challenger and Charger, while Chrysler has the 300C that is aimed slightly more toward the luxury car market. All three vehicles have three engine choices, the 3.6L V6, the legendary 5.7L Hemi, and the fire-breathing 6.4L HEMI equipped SRT-8. These engines all make decent power, but enthusiast know there is always more power to be had under the hood. AIRAID once again delivers what performance enthusiasts demand with two types of Cold Air Intakes that can increase power with an easy bolt-on installation.

Dodge Challenger, Charger, and Chrysler 300 models have three engine choices; the 3.6L V6, the legendary 5.7L Hemi, and the fire-breathing SRT-8 models come with a 6.4L HEMI V8

The AIRAID 2011-2016 Dodge Challenger, Charger, and Chrysler 300 3.6L V6 MXP air intake system can be equipped with a red oiled filter, red dry filter, black dry filter, or blue dry filter

AIRAID offers a Cold Air Dam (CAD) System that fits 2011, 2012, 2013 2014, 2015 and 2016 Dodge Challengers, Chargers, and Chrysler 300C models equipped with a V6 engine as well as the 5.7L and 6.4L HEMI V8 engines. These systems consist of metal cold air dam panels that replace the factory air filter box. These panels bolt together and keep the air filter isolated from hot engine compartment air while adding additional areas for the engine to draw in cool outside air. Weather stripping positioned along the top of the panels seals against the hood and further isolates the filter from hot engine compartment air. The panels make room for a large premium AIRAID filter that is available in a variety of colors and media types. A filter adapter and short coupler connect the AIRAID assembly to the factory intake tube, completing the system. The CAD systems for all three engines are as follows: 350-210 includes a red oiled filter; 351-210 comes with a dry red filter; 352-210 also uses a dry filter, but in black, and; 353-210 has a dry blue filter.

AIRAID 2011-2016 Dodge Challenger, Charger, and Chrysler 300 5.7L HEMI MXP air intakes are available with a red oiled filter, red dry filter, black dry filter, or a blue dry filter

AIRAID’s MXP Series Cold Air Intake Systems take things one step further. The MXP Series intake for MOPAR muscle consists of a complete replacement roto-molded intake box that drops directly in place of the factory air box and filter. Like the CAD system, the MXP intake box has weather stripping positioned along the top of the box that seals against the underside of the hood, effectively using the hood as a “lid” for the intake box. The AIRAID box utilizes the factory cold air inlet duct and also adds more forward-facing area to draw in cool outside air. A new engine-specific intake tube connects the intake box to the throttle body. Constructed of cross-linked polyethylene, the intake tube is designed to optimize airflow to the engine and has provisions for all of the factory sensors and fittings, so no modifications are needed. An oversize premium filter completes the system.

AIRAID 2011-2016 Dodge Challenger SRT, Charger SRT, and Chrysler 300 SRT 6.4L HEMI MXP air intake systems can be purchased with a red oiled filter, or red, black, and blue dry air filters

The part numbers of the AIRAID 2011-2016 Dodge Challenger, Charger, and Chrysler 300 3.6L V6 MXP air intake systems are: 350-317 red oiled filter, 351-317 red dry filter, 352-317 black dry filter, 353-317 blue dry filter. The AIRAID 2011-2015 Dodge Challenger, Charger, and Chrysler 300 5.7L HEMI MXP air intake systems are:  350-318 red oiled filter, 351-318 red dry filter, 352-318 black dry filter, 353-318 blue dry filter. The AIRAID 2011-2015 Dodge Challenger, Charger, and Chrysler 300 6.4L HEMI MXP air intake systems are: 350-319 red oiled filter, 351-319 red dry filter, 352-319 black dry filter, 353-319 blue dry filter.

MOPAR 5.7L Hemi, and the fire-breathing SRT-8 6.4L HEMI engines all make decent power, but muscle car enthusiasts know there is always more power to be had under the hood

Both the CAD and MXP systems are available with a variety of filter choices. AIRAID premium filters are offered with an oiled filter media in red or dry filter media in red, blue, or black. Both filter types offer excellent airflow without sacrificing filtration and are washable and reusable. Like the rest of AIRAID’s Cold Air Intake Systems, the Challenger / Charger / Chrysler 300C intake systems do not require tuning and simply bolt into place. AIRAID products are proudly made in the USA and are backed with a Limited Lifetime warranty.

Find additional late-model MOPAR performance 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.

7-time 250cc AMA Supercross champion Jeremy McGrath and pro off-road short course racer Corry Weller will be at the AIRAID 2015 SEMA Show Booth # 24131 signing autographs

Each year, the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) presents an enormous trade show in Las Vegas, Nevada at the Las Vegas Convention Center. At this show SEMA member companies and manufacturers unveil their latest offerings, while buyers, distributors and members of the press walk their feet off to see it all. The variety of products to see is astonishing, ranging from restyling accessories and automotive organizers to engine parts, restoration supplies, street-rod components and safety enhancements.

While the annual SEMA show is meant to bring the industry together to do business it has also become a vacation destination. As if there wasn’t already plenty to do and see in Las Vegas, Nevada, the SEMA show gathers the finest examples of custom vehicles, industry giants, and celebrities into an area of approximately 3.2 million square feet. For 2015 AIRAID, The Performance Intake Company, has invited two celebrity racers to spend some time in SEMA Show Booth 24131 to sign autographs for show attendees.

7-time 250cc AMA Supercross champion, and professional short course racer Jeremy McGrath as well as professional off-road short course racer Corry Weller will be at the AIRAID 2015 SEMA Show Booth # 24131 signing autographs. Corry Weller will be at the AIRAID SEMA booth on Wednesday November 4, 2015 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM for autographs. Jeremy McGrath will stop by the AIRAID booth the next day on Thursday November 5, 2015 from 12 noon until 1 PM. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet these AIRAID sponsored drivers in person.

The AIRAID 2015 SEMA Show Booth, number 24131, is located in the Las Vegas Convention Center central performance hall not too far from the Chevrolet SEMA booth. AIRAID will be in Las Vegas, Nevada from 11/3/2015 to 11/6/2015 for the 2015 SEMA show.

AIRAID is hard at work developing new products for the latest vehicles or verifying that existing AIRAID cold air intake systems and related products work with new model year vehicles

If you own one of the vehicles that AIRAID is in need of and are interested in possibly getting a free cold air intake, please reach out to AIRAID by filling out the vehicles needed form online

AIRAID is always hard at work developing new products for the latest vehicles or verifying that existing AIRAID cold air intake systems and related products work with new model year vehicles. As a result, AIRAID is always searching for vehicles to check-fit products. It is especially critical when all new models and new model year vehicles begin to hit dealer lots. If you own one of the vehicles that AIRAID is in need of and are interested in possibly getting a free cold air intake in exchange for allowing AIRAID to use your vehicle for intake development, read on.

AIRAID is only looking for the vehicles listed on the AIRAID Needs Vehicles in Phoenix, Arizona page at this time, and the vehicle must be in, or willing to travel to, Phoenix, Arizona

Qualifying vehicles must be located in, or willing to travel to, the greater Phoenix, Arizona area only. Should AIRAID select your vehicle, it will be needed for approximately 1-3 days depending on the application. AIRAID will provide a loaner vehicle during that time frame. In exchange for allowing AIRAID to use the vehicle, the owner will be compensated with a free AIRAID air intake system once the product is in production

Please note that AIRAID is only looking for the vehicles listed on the AIRAID Needs Vehicles In Phoenix, Arizona page at this time.  If you own one of the vehicles listed and are interested in getting a free AIRAID Cold Air Intake, please fill out the form on the AIRAID Needs Vehicles In Phoenix, Arizona page and an AIRAID representative will be in touch.

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