The AIRAID Cold Air Dam (CAD) Air Intake is designed to enhance your engine's airflow, allowing it to breathe easier and produce more horsepower and torque. This innovative intake system retains the original air filter location while introducing a large open-element air inlet. The Cold Air Dam panels ensure a steady supply of cooler outside air to your engine, significantly improving performance.
This intake system not only improves airflow but also protects the intake air from the heat generated by the engine bay. The Cold Air Dam panels act as a heat shield, ensuring that your engine receives the coolest possible air. The 360-degree conical AIRAID premium air filter is reusable and provides superior filtration compared to traditional paper filters.
Installing the AIRAID Cold Air Dam Air Intake is straightforward and can be done with common hand tools, making it a hassle-free upgrade for your vehicle.
With a CARB EO Number of D-609-18, this intake is compliant with California emissions standards, ensuring that you can enjoy enhanced performance without worrying about legality. The product is designed for a variety of vehicles, so be sure to check the specific fitment for your model.
Many users have noted a noticeable improvement in throttle response and overall engine performance after installing the AIRAID CAD system. They appreciate the quality construction and the ease of cleaning the reusable air filter, which adds to the longevity of the product.
This product is compatible with vehicles equipped with an electric cooling fan and is exempt from California Air Resources Board regulations. Please refer to the product specifications for detailed fitment information.
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⚠ WARNING:
Cancer and Reproductive Harm
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2009-2014 Cadillac Escalade |
Escalade | 2009-2014 |
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2009-2013 Chevrolet Avalanche |
Avalanche | 2009-2013 |
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2009-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 |
Silverado 1500 | 2009-2013 |
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2009-2013 Chevrolet Suburban |
Suburban | 2009-2013 |
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2009-2013 Chevrolet Tahoe |
Tahoe | 2009-2013 |
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2009-2013 GMC Sierra |
Sierra | 2009-2013 |
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2009-2013 GMC Yukon |
Yukon | 2009-2013 |
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2009-2013 GMC Yukon XL |
Yukon XL | 2009-2013 |

Airaid is an aftermarket company that manufactures air filters and air intake systems for various vehicles. Founded in 1997, their filters are designed to work in any kind of environment, may it be the sand dunes, mud bogs, snowy slopes, and other harsh terrains.
Their filters are not just used for offroading purposes but at the race track as well. You can see it being used by various drag cars and track cars too. Over the years, Airaid has established itself as a company that provides top quality products and has since become a leader in its market segment.
Engines Need to Breathe TooLike humans, your car engine needs to properly breathe as well. Imagine running with your nose clogged. Hard isn’t it? That goes the same for your engine.
A clogged air intake system would not just hinder the engine but might cause some unnecessary damage as well. Airaid aims to provide a better solution to these by creating products that would help restrict airflow.
Continuous Research for InnovationAiraid has always pushed itself to find better ways on how to improve an engine’s airflow. They have created products such as throttle body spacers that complements their high-performance air intake systems.
Their own air filters dubbed Synthaflow and Synthamax are proven to be more efficient against its competitors. The company is committed to providing the best product that they have created a special team known as the H-PAS Development Team. This team focuses on High-Performance Air Systems.
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