Features

  • Increased horsepower
  • Tuned and dyno-tested to improve acceleration and engine sound
  • Low restriction high density polyethylene tubing
  • Easy to install using commonly available tools
  • AEM Intakes logo embossed air box with a metal powder coated lid
  • Air filter lasts up to 100,000 miles before cleaning is required (depending on driving conditions)
  • Washable and reusable oil-free filter media
  • AEM Intakes Lifetime Limited Warranty

Product Details

Brute Force® Air Intake System by AEM Intakes®. The AEM Intakes Brute Force Air Intake System produces horsepower and torque gains by replacing the vehicle’s restrictive factory air filter and air intake housing. This air intake system was designed, tuned and dyno-tested to fit specific vehicle models. Air enters the system through an extra-large AEM Intakes Dryflow synthetic washable air filter for outstanding air flow, filtration and performance.

The big “deep breathing” engine in your truck, SUV or muscle car needs an AEM Intakes Brute Force Air Intake system to unleash all of its power. AEM Intakes tunes the resonance properties of each vehicle’s system to deliver the maximum amount of air to the engine air inlet. Temperature testing is performed to determine the optimal location for the Dryflow air filter, to achieve the lowest air inlet temperature possible. Most systems also include a powder coated steel heat shield to shroud the filter from engine heat and road dirt. As a result, AEM’s Brute Force Air Intake system delivers more torque and horsepower, while at the same time providing critical air filtration that is so important for long engine life. AEM’s quality-first manufacturing processes enable it to offer the Brute Force Air Intake system with a lifetime warranty, and like all AEM Intakes air intake systems, it’s made in the USA.

Brute Force filtering element:

All AEM Intakes Brute Force air intake systems come with the innovative, oil-free, high-flow AEM Intakes Dryflow Brute Force air filter. The Dryflow Brute Force air filter is engineered to exceed the normal flow capacities of large displacement engines, while providing outstanding filtration and dust holding capacity. And the flow requirements are exceeded by a wide margin, which allows you plenty of leeway for engine breathing modifications, without needing to worry about having enough intake airflow. The AEM Intakes Dryflow Brute Force filter is constructed of a unique non-woven polyester-based filter media supported by a lightweight mineral-reinforced plastic cage. This filter media doesn’t require oil to filter and trap dirt and contaminants, and actually sheds dirt under engine vibration, unlike cotton-gauze, which holds onto contaminants until you clean the filter. The plastic cage helps the filter retain its shape, eliminating the chance of the filter collapsing from flow demands. The Brute Force filter is a favorite of racing teams competing in rough, dusty conditions. Cleaning is easy: simply tap the filter a few times to remove most of the dirt from the filter pleats, then spray the filter with AEM’s environmentally friendly, mild, all-purpose cleaner. Rinse the filter with clean water and allow to dry, or blow dry with compressed air. Best of all, the Dryflow Brute Force filter requires no oiling, so there’s never a chance of over-oiling. The Dryflow Brute Force filter is extremely durable and will withstand almost unlimited cleanings.

Reviews

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5 of 5
Excellent
Fits like a glove on my 2015 Dodge Challenger. Looks and sounds great.
Posted by Troy (Broken Arrow, OK) / March 19, 20172011 Dodge Challenger
5 of 5
Matches My Paint
It's awesome, looks awesome, makes engine sound awesome and not hard to install, had everything for a complete install!
Posted by Romie (Garland, TX) / March 31, 20162013 Nissan Titan
4 of 5
AEM - Brute Force Air Intake Install
The fit was Pretty good. The acceleration has improved quite a bit and it sounds great at WOT. I will have to wait and see about improved MPG.
Posted by Roye (Brandon, MS) / March 26, 20122010 Nissan Titan
5 of 5
03 silverado
Product is great and fits perfect, good price
Posted by Edgar (Gonzales, CA) / September 27, 20112003 Chevy Silverado
5 of 5
Of Course It Makes a Difference!!
When I bought my 4Runner I asked him about a cold air intake, and he shook his head no. I know now that the guy was stupid! This cold air intake is a tremendous change from the stock air intake. The response is a lot faster, and it sounds like it! Next: A MagnaFlow system!
Posted by Customer / December 05, 20222002 Toyota 4Runner
5 of 5
Best Decision I've Made
I bought the gray intake and it looks fabulous on my gray 4Runner (3rd gen SR5). The much faster throttle response I noticed immediately. The instructions were easy to follow and the fit was spot on. Now for a high flow catalytic converter and muffler!
Posted by Customer / October 29, 20222002 Toyota 4Runner
5 of 5
94 K1500 Blazer
I had this filter on my old 94 K1500 Blazer, made my truck sound a little better and definitely noticed a power gain. Love this one, I just picked up another blazer and I'm gonna go with this one again.
AEM® - Brute Force® Aluminum Cold Air Intake System with Red Filter
Posted by Drake (Beaumont, CA) / May 22, 20201993 Chevy Blazer
5 of 5
AEM Intake
The intake looks awesome and definitely changed the trucks performance. It sounds really good and loud over a certain RPM range. I could feel a change in power.
AEM® 21-8203DP - Brute Force® Aluminum Polished Cold Air Intake System with Red Filter
Posted by Nicholas (Mahwah, NJ) / January 20, 20172008 Dodge Ram
5 of 5
Went In Like Butter 40 Minutes
Sweet! So simple even you can do it. The installation couldn't be any easier. The illustrated installation guide makes removing the stock equipment and installing the Brute Force System fool proof. I ordered the Brute Force Polished Intake System and an MBRP Installer Series Cat-Back Exhaust System at the same time. I had my truck (2015 Nissan Frontier SV 4.0L V-6) dyno'ed before installing anything. 246 hp and 264 ft lb torque at 5800 RPM. If I wasn't waiting for delivery of a set of "B Pipes" from another vendor (2 weeks) I would have already had my truck tuned and dyno'ed again and could provide the real hp improvement information. Does anyone have the phone number for X-terra performance? They don't list one on their site.
Posted by James R (Norwalk, CA) / November 23, 20152007 Nissan Frontier
5 of 5
AEM Brute Force Air Intake
Product works great, easy to install. Very satisfied.
Posted by Cody (Estevan, SK) / April 30, 20132004 Dodge Ram