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AEM Helps Lexus and Toyota Models Receive a Performance Boost with New Air Filters

AEM Lexus Air Filter

Thanks to the synthetic, non-woven filter media the AEM 28-20452 offers better airflow and is completely reusable.

Toyota and its luxury sibling Lexus are known for offering vehicles of every shape and size that will give reliable performance and stand the test of time. These vehicles also occupy half of the categories in top resale value according to Kelley Blue Book.

Here’s a way to add even greater value to your new Toyota or Lexus and keep it on the road for years to come – the new washable and reusable AEM 28-20452 Dryflow air filter. The high initial and final filtration efficiency of its lofted, polyester-based, synthetic media will protect your engine while improving airflow for increased performance. The best part is you can use it over and over again. No more costly replacement filters. Depending on your driving conditions and maintenance strategy, this filter may pay for itself in as little as 2 years. Simply use AEM 1-1000 Dryflow media cleaner to remove the dirt from the filter, rinse, and reinstall after drying.

Here’s a way to add even greater value to your new Toyota or Lexus and keep it on the road for years to come – the new washable and reusable AEM 28-20452 Dryflow air filter. The high initial and final filtration efficiency of its lofted, polyester-based, synthetic media will protect your engine while improving airflow for increased performance. The best part is you can use it over and over again. No more costly replacement filters. Depending on your driving conditions and maintenance strategy, this filter may pay for itself in as little as 2 years. Simply use AEM 1-1000 Dryflow media cleaner to remove the dirt from the filter, rinse, and reinstall after drying.

Simply open up the factory air box, remove the restrictive disposable filter, drop in the 28-20452 and re-seal the air box. Long-lasting and money-saving airflow will be yours to keep your new Toyota or Lexus on the road and performing well for as long as you own it.

Toyota and Lexus are able to bring such incredible value and performance to the market because they are able to share parts from one vehicle to another. This allows them to save the cost of designing unique parts for every vehicle, and it means that those parts are more readily available to you. The list below contains some of the domestic and global applications that this filter will fit.

2016 LEXUS IS300 3.5L V6 F/I - All
2016 LEXUS IS200T 2.0L L4 F/I - All
2015 TOYOTA RAV4 IV 2.2L L4 DIESEL - All
2015 LEXUS RC350 3.5L V6 F/I - All
2015 LEXUS IS350 3.5L V6 F/I - All
2015 LEXUS IS300H 2.5L L4 F/I - All
2015 LEXUS IS300 2.5L L4 F/I - All
2015 LEXUS IS250 2.5L V6 F/I - All
2015 LEXUS GS450H 3.5L V6 F/I - All
2015 LEXUS GS350 3.5L V6 F/I - All
2014 TOYOTA RAV4 IV 2.2L L4 DIESEL - All
2014 LEXUS IS350 3.5L V6 F/I - All
2014 LEXUS IS300H 2.5L L4 F/I - All
2014 LEXUS IS250 2.5L V6 F/I - All
2014 LEXUS GS450H 3.5L V6 F/I - All
2014 LEXUS GS350 3.5L V6 F/I - All
2013 TOYOTA RAV4 IV 2.2L L4 DIESEL - All
2013 LEXUS IS300H 2.5L L4 F/I - All
2013 LEXUS IS250 2.5L V6 F/I - Non-US, From 3/13
2013 LEXUS GS450H 3.5L V6 F/I - All
2013 LEXUS GS350 3.5L V6 F/I - All
2011 LEXUS GS460 4.6L V8 F/I - All
2010 LEXUS GS460 4.6L V8 F/I - All
2009 LEXUS GS460 4.6L V8 F/I - All
2008 LEXUS GS460 4.6L V8 F/I – All

AEM Dryflow panel filters like 28-20452 are designed to be installed into the factory air box without any modification. The list below shows the factory filters that this filter will replace:

Lexus 178010V020
Lexus 1780131170
Lexus 1780138040
Toyota 1780131170

2016 Hyundai Tucson Owners Can Enjoy More Power and Better Sound with AEM Air Intake

AEM Hyundai Tucson Cold Air Intake 21-783C

AEM cold air intake system 21-783C can add an estimated 14 horsepower to your Hyundai Tucson turbo.

In many cases, your vehicle's engine is capable of making more power than advertised. What often limits power is the factory air intake system. Compromised for any number of reasons, the stock system doesn't deliver the airflow to the engine that an AEM cold air intake can.

AEM Synthetic Air Filter Cleaner 1-1000

Clean your cold air filter with the AEM Dryflow synthetic air filter cleaner.

The Hyundai Tucson is powered by Hyundai's modern Gamma engine, which is a modern design, first introduced in a concept car in 2010. Versions of the engine have been tuned to over 200 horsepower so there's plenty of room for performance improvement.

The AEM 21-783C cold air intake is a relatively inexpensive modification, adding an estimated 14 horsepower and 15 ft-lb of torque to your Hyundai Tucson with a 1.6L turbocharged inline four-cylinder engine. The performance increases can be achieved via a DIY installation that takes around an hour with basic hand tools.

The results of AEM dyno testing show a stock Tucson 1.6L turbo generated 163 horsepower and 171 ft-lb of torque on the chassis dynamometer. With the AEM 21-783C bolted to the test vehicle, horsepower increased to 170 hp and torque improved to 185 ft-lb.

These increases in horsepower and torque come in handy, whether you're looking to blend onto the freeway a little faster or if you're towing a small boat or trailer over a mountain pass or are just driving around with a full load of passengers.

The air intake system ingeniously capitalizes on the large, direct-flowing OEM intake duct so only cold, fresh, outside air can reach the air filter. Cooler air is denser, carrying additional oxygen to your engine, which adds more fuel, thus making more horsepower.

The AEM 21-783C air intake system utilizes a seven-inch non-woven synthetic filter media to help protect your engine from harmful road grit. It's mounted where it can take full advantage of the fresh incoming air while a shield keeps power-robbing hot air away.

AEM Hyundai Tucson Cold Air Intake 21-783C Dyno

Dyno chart for AEM cold air intake system 21-783C for the Hyundai Tucson turbo.

The system comes with the AEM low restriction air filter, high quality tubing and a black powder coated heat shield to help prevent hot engine air from entering the intake inlet. The AEM 21-783C air intake system come with the necessary boots, clamps, and hardware for an OEM-type appearance. The kit also accommodates all factory emissions and vacuum lines. OEM mounting brackets and hardware are utilized to allow for quick and easy installation.

No need to service your filter until about 100,000 miles (depending upon your driving conditions) with an application of AEM 1-1000 synthetic air filter cleaner that loosens and dissolves dirt and grime build up on synthetic filters so they can be rinsed clean with water.

Hyundai Tucson models that can benefit from AEM Air Intake 21-783C:
2016 Hyundai Tucson 1.6L

For a list of all AEM cold air intake systems for the Hyundai Tucson, visit the Hyundai Tucson Air Intakes page. Use the Search by Car or Truck tool to find additional AEM performance upgrades for a specific vehicle. To find an AEM dealer near you, visit the AEM Dealer Search.

AEM Cold Air Intake Helps 2012 - 2016 Chevy Sonic Make More Horsepower

AEM Chevy Sonic Cold Air Intake 21-788C

The AEM 21-788C cold air intake system has been engineered to up the power by an estimated 10 hp in 2012-2016 Chevy Sonic models.

While the small turbocharged engine in the Chevrolet Sonic produces a significant amount of horsepower for its diminutive displacement, AEM engineers determined that the motor could generate even more power and so developed the 21-788C cold air intake.

AEM Synthetic Air Filter Cleaner 1-1000

Non-woven filter media like that used in AEM’s cold air intake System benefit from a cleaning with AEM’s proprietary Dryflow synthetic air filter cleaner.

While now called the EcoFlex, the 1.4-liter turbo inline-four in the Chevrolet Sonic produces 138 hp and 148 lb-ft of torque, it actually had its roots as an Opel (GM's German subsidiary) engine. First introduced in 2008, the EcoFlex features a light-weight, cast-iron engine block with an aluminum cylinder head. With dual overhead camshafts (DOHC) that actuate four-valves per cylinder, it offers the opportunity to improve its breathing that AEM engineers seek.

In AEM dyno testing a stock Sonic 1.4 turbo generated 103 rear-wheel horsepower and 109 ft-lb of torque. With the AEM 21-788C air intake system installed in the same 2015 Sonic, rear wheel output jumped an estimated 10 horsepower to 110 and torque increased from 109 to 113 ft-lb.

Central to the performance of the AEM 21-788C air intake system is the seven-inch conical air filter manufactured from non-woven synthetic filter media. The air filter is located in the original air box space and is protected by a heat shield which is designed to reduce intake air temperature and increase horsepower.

AEM Chevy Sonic Cold Air Intake 21-788C Dyno

Dyno chart for AEM cold air intake system 21-788C for the Chevy Sonic.

The kit comes complete with a seven-inch AEM low restriction air filter paired to a gunmetal gray powder-coated intake tube. The AEM 21-788C air intake system comes complete with all the hardware for a professional appearance. The kit also accommodates all factory emissions including the mass airflow sensor. No drilling is required as the air filter system uses the existing mounting brackets.

The do-it-yourself installation of this cold air intake system takes just about an hour, and requires no more than a handful of tools, most commonly found in just about everyone's toolbox.

The best news is that the AEM 21-788C filter element can be used for about 100,000 miles (depending upon the conditions) between cleanings. The process is simple with an application of AEM 1-1000 synthetic air filter cleaner that loosens and dissolves dirt and grime build up on the filter. After which you simply rinse the filter with water and reinstall in your vehicle.

AEM Air Intake System 21-788C fits the following Chevy Sonic models:
2016 CHEVROLET SONIC 1.4L
2015 CHEVROLET SONIC 1.4L
2014 CHEVROLET SONIC 1.4L
2013 CHEVROLET SONIC 1.4L
2012 CHEVROLET SONIC 1.4L

For a list of all AEM cold air intake systems for the Chevy Sonic, visit the Chevrolet Sonic Air Intakes page. Use the Search by Car or Truck tool to find additional AEM performance upgrades for a specific vehicle. To find an AEM dealer near you, visit the AEM Dealer Search.

AEM 2012 to 2015 Subaru Impreza Air Intakes Make Adding Horsepower Easy

AEM Subaru Impreza Cold Air Intake 21-783C

An AEM cold air Intake system has been proven to add an estimated 10 more horsepower to a 2012 - 2015 Subaru Impreza.

If the shortest, most efficient path between two points is a straight line, it makes you wonder what automotive engineers have in mind when they design intake air ducting. A duct with twists and turns slows down air and creates turbulence. A straight duct, on the other hand, allows for the smooth flow of air and thus a greater volume of air reaches the engine. That's the concept behind the AEM 21-772C for your 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 Subaru Impreza.

AEM Synthetic Air Filter Cleaner 1-1000

AEM’s proprietary Dryflow synthetic air filter cleaner is the best way to clean your non-woven, synthetic filter.

The Subaru Impreza is powered by the FB20B 2.0 L horizontally-opposed four cylinder engine. The engine features double overhead camshafts and muscle car-like 10.5:1 compression ratio. The FB20B produces 148 horsepower at 6200 rpm and 145 lb-ft of torque at 4500 rpm, however, there is room for improvement. Virtually the same engine (displacement, bore, stroke, compression ratio, etc.) as installed in the Subaru XV Hybrid produces 160 horsepower.

Noting the opportunity, AEM engineers developed the 21-772C cold air intake which they tuned and dyno-tested to improve acceleration and add a nice raspy engine sound. Installation is a relatively inexpensive process, adding an estimated 10 horsepower and nearly 10 ft-lb of torque to your Subaru Impreza as shown on the AEM dynamometer. The performance increases can be achieved via a DIY installation that takes around an hour with tools just about everyone should have in their garage.

The results of AEM chassis dyno testing are that a stock Impreza 2.0L generated 116 horsepower and 111 ft-lb of torque. With the AEM 21-772C bolted to the test vehicle, horsepower jumped to 125 and torque increased to 117 ft-lb.

AEM Subaru Impreza Cold Air Intake 21-772C Dyno

Dyno chart for AEM cold air intake system 21-772C for the Subaru Impreza.

This noticeable improvement in power can be felt in everyday driving, whether it's accelerating away from a traffic light, margining onto a highway on ramp, or cruising along some steep roads. The key to AEM air intake systems is the non-woven synthetic filter media, a modern solution for controlling the quality of air that passes through it. The seven-inch AEM conical filter helps protect your engine from harmful road grit, and it's mounted right at the front of the car where it can take full advantage of the cool incoming air, protected by a shield to keep underhood heat out of the intake air.

The air intake system comes complete with a seven-inch AEM low restriction air filter paired to a high quality, gunmetal grey finished intake tube. The AEM 21-772C air intake come with the necessary boots, clamps, and hardware for an OEM-type appearance. The kit also accommodates all factory emissions and vacuum lines. Existing mounting points are used for simple installation.

Your AEM 21-772C is good for around 100,000 miles (depending upon your driving conditions) between cleanings. Clean-up is easy with an application of AEM 1-1000 synthetic air filter cleaner that loosens and dissolves dirt and grime build up on synthetic filters. Then you simply rinse the unit with water, let it air dry, and reinstall.

AEM Air Intake System 21-772C fits the following Subaru Impreza models:
2015 SUBARU IMPREZA 2.0L
2014 SUBARU IMPREZA 2.0L
2013 SUBARU IMPREZA 2.0L
2012 SUBARU IMPREZA 2.0L

For a list of all AEM cold air intake systems for the Subaru Impreza, visit the Subaru Impreza Air Intakes page. Use the Search by Car or Truck tool to find additional AEM performance upgrades for a specific vehicle. To find an AEM dealer near you, visit the AEM Dealer Search.

2014, 2015 and 2016 Mazda 6 AEM Cold Air Intake Delivers More Horsepower and Torque

AEM 21-779C cold air intake for Mazda 6 2.5L 4-cylinder

The AEM 21-779C for Mazda 6 2.5L 4-cylinder engines comprises a mandrel-bent aluminum air intake tube and oversized Dryflow synthetic, washable, reusable air filter with a heat shield that
protects the filter.

If you are a driver's driver, a family sedan is probably not your first vehicle of choice, but what if a 3,200-lb. four-door could accelerate 0-60 mph in as little as 7.5 seconds, brake in about 128 ft., and get nearly 25 mpg in town? The third-generation Mazda 6 can do this, and more, and engage even the most dutiful operator in a real driving experience.

While aimed at those who occupy that wide middle of the road with the moms and dads who must conscientiously transport their most precious cargo: their children, the Mazda 6 is intended to be fun to drive.

Derived from the Mazda 626 and earlier mid-size 6es, this upsized iteration retains a certain joie de vivre with precise handling, sporty (harder) suspension for a good road feel and notable throttle response that sets it apart from bread-and-butter transporters.

AEM 21-779C cold air intake for Mazda 6 2.5L 4-cylinder

Dynamometer test results for a 2014 Mazda 6 engine running at 2700 rpm, gain an estimated 7 hp and at 3200 rpm, an increase of an estimated 8 ft-lb of torque.

That the car also employs antilock disc brakes, traction and stability control, a rearview camera, and optional rear parking sensors across all trims has been commended. Available in Touring and standard in Grand Touring trims are blind-spot and rear cross-traffic monitoring and a frontal collision mitigation system using an infrared laser sensor to detect an imminent collision are real-time performance and safety advantages. Further on the safety front, in 2015 the Mazda 6 achieved a five-star rating in government crash tests and the highest rating of "good" in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's strength tests.

Power for all trims of U.S. cars is, as of 2015, a 2.5-liter, four-cylinder engine that sends 184 hp and 185 lb-ft of torque to the front wheels with either a six-speed manual or automatic, with or without options, fulfills its mission admirably. Adding the i-ELOOP (available in Grand Touring trim) allows kinetic energy generated under braking to produce electricity that can later be used to power headlights, audio, and climate control systems, and increases engine efficiency.

AEM 21-779C cold air intake installed into engine bay of Mazda 6 2.5L 4-cylinder

Designed to accommodate the 2014-2016 Mazda 6's factory emissions control devices, including the mass airflow sensor and breather tube, the 21-779C should be a perfect fit for the stock air box space.

Here to increase efficiency that much more is the AEM 21-779C cold air intake system. By replacing the Mazda 6's stock restrictive filter and intake housing with the 21-779C, you maximize air flow through its powder-coated, mandrel-bent aluminum air intake tube and oversized Dryflow synthetic, washable, reusable air filter. The results, shown in dynamometer testing of a 2014 Mazda 6's stock 2.5L, 4-cylinder engine turning 2700 rpm, were an estimated 7-hp gain, and at 3200 rpm, a boost of an estimated 8 ft-lb of torque. Enough to make climbing freeway onramps a piece of cake.

This system was developed to bolt into the 2014-2016 Mazda 6's stock air box space, accommodating the factory emissions control devices, including the mass airflow sensor and breather tube. No special tools are required and detailed instructions comes with it and can also be downloaded from the AEM website. A special heat shield is part of the installation that is designed to protect the filter, reduce intake air temperature and increase horsepower.

AEM replacement air filter 21-2113DK

AEM's replacement air filters are washable and reusable, intended to go 100,000 miles between cleaning, depending on driving conditions.

The cylindrical, cone-shaped AEM Dryflow air filter is made from an oil-free, synthetic filter media that can be used for up to 100,000 miles (depending on driving conditions) before it needs to be cleaned, but you can inspect and clean it more often if you wish. Its pleated design and unique synthetic medium allow more dust and particles to be collected before air enters the induction system, so while there may be a big buildup in the filter, it can be easily cleaned with AEM 1-1000 air filter cleaner spray, rinsed in running water, dried, and reinstalled.

The 21-779C air intake is protected by AEM's lifetime limited warranty, to last for the life of your vehicle, except in cases of mechanical damage (i.e. improper installation or fitment), damage from misuse, accidents, or flying debris.

When shopping for the 21-779C, use the AEM online product search or locate a dealer near you by using the AEM dealer search tool.

The AEM 21-779C fits the following Mazda models:

2016 Mazda 6 2.5L L4
2015 Mazda 6 2.5L L4
2014 Mazda 6 2.5L L4

You can view all the air intakes that AEM makes for the Mazda 6 at the Air Intake Systems for the Mazda 6 page and all the air filters that AEM makes for the Mazda 6 at the Air Filters for the Mazda 6 page. You can view all the AEM performance products for any vehicle by using the Search by Vehicle tool and you can find a local AEM retailer by plugging your location into the AEM Dealer Search as well.