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aFe Cold Air Intake Systems for Advanced Performance

11 min read May 6, 2023 Roger Craig
Ford 2021-2022 Ford F150 aFe POWER Cold Air Intake System

One of many popular misconceptions about upgrades for a car’s engine is that they aren’t important if the vehicle is used solely for mundane or business driving. Car owners who believe this just do not understand how improving a car’s system with better parts can affect performance and comfort in a positive way. 

A company from California called aFe Power manufactures high-quality Cold Air Intake Systems used by many vehicle enthusiasts, which is hardly a surprise, considering the positive effect they have on fuel economy and engine health. The company was founded in 1999 and since then they’ve been conquering the market with innovative, premium-quality Cold Air Intakes.

These Cold Air Intake Systems are manufactured in the USA, inside the walls of the aFe facility that has the latest 3D scanning, 3D printing, CAD design, and CNC machining tools and technologies. 

It doesn’t matter if you’re a professional driver or an everyday vehicle owner, with prices getting higher and higher in 2023, finding a way to save on fuel and upgrade an engine from the factory performance is an amazing investment. Now, let us look closer at Cold Air Intake Systems the manufacturer offers to achieve advanced performance in 2023.

Momentum HD Cold Air Intake for Land Cruiser 300

Momentum HD is the series of air intake systems released for modern vehicles to boost the engine’s performance to premium-class levels. This model is designed to improve the V6 3.3L engines of the J300 Toyota Land Cruiser engines released between 2022 and 2023. The most prominent feature of this model is a clear sight window design which allows you to inspect the filter without disassembling a cold air intake system. 

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  • Momentum HD Cold Air Intake System outflows the OE part by sixty percent. 
  • This model offers a 15 HP and 37 lb-ft TQ boost. 
  • You can order the aFe Cold Air Intake for the Land Cruiser 300 with a dry 50-70098D or an oiled 50-70098T filter.
  • The oiled filter can be inspected, washed, and reused multiple times without any hassle. 
  • A sealed design of this cold air intake protects it from debris and maximizes the flow of cold air.
  • A secure seal is achieved with premium bellow couplings and clamps.

Momentum GT Cold Air Intake for Jeep Grand Cherokee

Momentum GT is the series a class lower than HD. Still, these aFe cold air intake systems provide a significant boost in performance for modern vehicles. This model is created to enhance the V6-3.6L engines of the WL Jeep Grand Cherokee released between 2022 and 2023.

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  • Momentum GT Cold Air Intake by aFe outflows the OE part by twenty-five percent.
  • With this upgrade, your vehicle will gain a 9 lb-ft TQ and 10 HP boost.
  • You can order this model with an oiled 50-70107R or a dry 50-70107D filter.
  • An oiled filter is completely washable and reusable for many cycles. 
  • Momentum GT Cold Air Intake has a sealed design which improves cold airflow and provides protection against debris.
  • This model has a removable plug.
  • In comparison with Momentum HD, this model doesn’t have a clear sight window design and has a lower boost rating. 

Magnum Force Stage-2 CAI for RAM 1500

Magnum Force is a series of Cold Air Intake Systems that deliver fifty percent better airflow than OE parts. Stage-2 Cold Air Intake is designed to significantly improve HEMI 5.7L V8 engines installed in the RAM DT 1500 vehicles that were released between 2019 and 2022.

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  • Magnum Force Stage-2 Cold Air Intake System is available with an oiled 54-13075R or a dry 54-13075D filter.
  • With this model installed, your RAM 1500 will gain 10 lb-ft TQ and 10 HP boost.
  • In comparison with the OE air intake system, Magnum Force Stage-2 has fifty-five percent better airflow.
  • This model has an open-element design which creates an aggressive induction noise and lets you inspect the filter without disassembling the system.
  • The dry 54-13075D filter is washable and can be used through many cycles. 

Carbon Fiber CAI from Track Series for Dodge Charger SRT

The aFe Track Series offers lightweight cold air intake systems for performance cars. These upgrades improve airflow while adding a competitive tone to the sound of a car. This model is designed to boost the sound and performance of a 6.2L V8 engine of the Dodge Charger SRT, specifically a Hellcat Redeye Supercharged edition released between 2021 and 2023. 

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  • An open-element design creates an aggressive sound and also allows you to inspect the filter without disassembling the part. 
  • This model offers a massive air filter design with a top from carbon fiber.
  • The carbon fiber used in the tube of this cold air intake is dyno-tuned and lightweight.
  • You can order the product with an oiled 57-10027R or a dry 57-10027D filter.
  • The upgrade provides a twenty-four percent boost to the airflow intake when compared to a Dodge’s OE part. 
  • Carbon Fiber CAI from the Track Series provides a 25 lb-ft and 21 HP TQ boost.

Magnum Force Stage-2 CAI for Dodge Challenger Hellcat

While any Dodge Challenger Hellcat (sc) released between 2019 and 2023 is a competitive and aggressive vehicle, its performance and character can be further enhanced by the Stage-2 cold air intake from the Magnum Force series. It is designed to be a perfect upgrade for a 6.2L V8 engine in this Dodge. 

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  • Magnum Force Stage-2 cold air intakes are released with an oiled 54-13076R or a dry 54-13076D filter.
  • To maximize a Dodge Challenger Hellcat engine’s performance this cold air intake upgrade comes with a massive-size air filter.
  • The filter can be inspected through an open-element design. 
  • The dry air filter can be washed and used through many cycles.
  • The headlight air inlet and airflow outside go along due to the housing being sealed to the hood scoop. 
  • When compared to the OE part of the Dodge Challenger Hellcat, aFe cold air intake system provides thirty percent more airflow intake.
  • Gain 36 lb-ft TQ and 30 HP boost with this upgrade.

Rapid Induction Cold Air Intake for Mercedes-Benz CLA/GLA-250

This aFe cold air intake from the Rapid Induction series is designed to bring the 2.0L L4 engine to perfection. Since the engine is used in the GLA250 and CLA250 models of Mercedes-Benz released between 2014 and 2020, the upgrade is compatible with both of them. Designed as a vehicle-specific fit, it is quick and easy to install. 

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  • This cold air intake upgrade provides maximum airflow with a dyno-tuned intake tube.
  • A one-piece heat shield in this model is designed to be mounted to factory locations.
  • A powder-coated finish protects the heat shield.
  • You can order this cold air intake system with an oiled 52-10016R or a dry 52-10016D filter.
  • This upgrade offers an impressive intake boost of 117%.
  • Your Mercedes-Benz air intake system will get a 17 lb-ft TQ and 12 HP boost with this upgrade.

Momentum GT Cold Air Intake for Volkswagen MKVIII GTI

This upgrade offers durable construction, significant performance gain, and a secure fit. As a part of the Momentum GT series, it is designed to be a perfect upgrade for Volkswagen GTI MKVIII models with turbo 2.0L L4  engines and released between 2022 and 2023.

  • Choose the cold air intake system configuration with an oiled 50-7010R or dry 50-70104D filter.
  • Window clear sight design allows you to inspect the filter without disassembling it.
  • This model has fewer parts which significantly simplifies the installation process.
  • The dry 50-70104D configuration allows you to wash and reuse the filter.
  • This cold air intake system has a twenty-two percent better air intake compared to Volkswagen GTI’s factory part.
  • Momentum GT CAI by aFe for Volkswagen GTI offers 8 lb-ft TQ and 7 HP boost.

Takeda Momentum Cold Air Intake for Hyundai Elantra N

This upgrade from the Takeda Momentum series significantly improves performance and reduces the fuel consumption of 2.0L L4 engines in the Hyundai Elantra N released between 2022 and 2023. 

  • This model can be ordered with a washable dry 56-10057D or an oiled 56-10057R filter.
  • When compared to OE parts from Hyundai Elantra N, aFe cold air intake system delivers twenty-seven percent more airflow.
  • This dyno-proven upgrade provides a 15 lb-ft TQ and 13 HP boost.
  • Air is captured directly under the front grille due to one-piece housing.
  • This is an upgrade with an open-element design which allows you to inspect the filter without getting inside the air intake system.
  • With the Takeda Momentum Cold Intake system, your vehicle’s sound will get a sport-like, competitive sound. 

Takeda Momentum Cold Air Intake for Subaru Forester

This model from the Takeda Momentum series boosts air intake up to one hundred percent in the 2.0L J4 engines of Subaru Foresters released between 2014 and 2018. Its innovative design allows easy and fast installation.

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  • This cold air intake has a window with a clear sight design which allows a vehicle owner to inspect the filter without disassembling the system. 
  • This upgrade has minimal hardware and filter-to-housing construction which simplifies installation.
  • You can purchase the Takeda Momentum CAI system for Subaru Forester with an oiled 56-70049R or a dry 56-70049R filter.
  • The dry filter can be washed and reused through many cycles.
  • This upgrade provides a ninety-seven percent boost to air intake compared to the OE Subaru Forester part. 
  • Take Momentum Cold Air Intake provides 22 lb-ft TQ and 21 HP boost.

Takeda Momentum CAI System for Subaru BRZ and Toyota GR86

This aFe cold air intake system from the Takeda Momentum series is released for the 2.4L H4 engines used in Subaru BRZ and Toyota GR86 of 2022 and 2023. It is a powerful upgrade in terms of performance that can be easily installed even in your own garage due to its innovative design.

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  • Takeda Momentum Cold Air Intake System offers a twenty-eight percent boost to airflow when compared with OE Toyota and Subaru parts. 
  • This dyno-proven upgrade provides 5 lb-ft TQ and 5 HP boost.
  • This cold air intake system is released with an oiled 56-70056R and dry 56-70056D filter. 
  • The dry filter can be washed and reused multiple times.
  • Modern filter-to-housing and reduced hardware construction simplify the installation process.
  • This cold air intake system has a window with a clear sight design which allows a vehicle owner or a mechanic to inspect the filter without taking the system apart.

Momentum GT Cold Air Intake for Ford F150

The new cold air intake from the Momentum GT series boosts the air intake and performance of the Ford 150 (2021-2022) Powerboost TT 3.5L V6 engines. It is an upgrade that significantly reduces fuel consumption and significantly improves the engine’s health and performance.

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  • You can order this Ford F150 cold air intake system with a dry 50-70099D or an oiled 50-70099R filter.
  • This upgrade has a sealed housing design that provides grille and factory hood inlets.
  • When compared to OE Ford 150 air intake, this upgrade provides a fifty-seven percent boost.
  • This cold air intake gives your engine 27 lb-ft TQ and 18 HP boost.
  • The dry filter configuration allows you to wash and clean it through many cycles.
  • Momentum GT cold air intake system for Ford F150 has a window with a large clear-sight design for convenient filter inspection.

Momentum GT Cold Air Intake for Ford Bronco V6

Another aFe cold air intake from the Momentum GT series has been released last year for Ford Bronco’s (2021-2022) 2.7L V6 engines. It offers a boost of performance and airflow crucial for the engine’s health and fuel economy.

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  • The Momentum GT Cold Air Intake system is released with an oiled 50-70081R, a dry reusable 50-70081D, or a 50-70081G filter.
  • This upgrade provides Ford Bronco’s engine with 25 lb-ft TQ and 16 HP boost.
  • Air intake improves up to thirty-five percent when compared to Ford Bronco’s OE part.
  • Easy filter inspection without disassembling the cold air intake system is available due to a window with a clear sight design.
  • A filter-to-housing constructional design simplifies the installation process.

Momentum GT Cold Air Intake for Ford Bronco L4

Just like the previous model, this aFe CAI system from the Momentum GT series is designed to boost the performance of Ford Bronco cars released between 2021 and 2022. But this particular model is designed specifically for 2.3L L4 engines. 

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  • This cold air intake system for Ford Bronco L4 engines is available with a dry washable 50-70082D, an oiled 50-70082R, or a 50-70082G filter.
  • This dyno-proven upgrade provides 12 lb-ft TQ and 8 HP boost.
  • Get twenty-nine percent more air intake when compared to the Ford’s OE part.
  • Momentum GT Ford Bronco CAI system by aFe has a window with a clear sight design which allows you to inspect the filter without dismantling the air intake.
  • This model has a modern filter-to-housing design that allows quick and easy installation.