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AEM Cold Air Intake Takes Mayra Soriano’s 2012 Camaro SS to New Level

Oct 21, 2013

Mayra Soriano did what she could to get that little extra umph out of her 2012 Chevy Camaro SS V8

Some people are evidently born with it, while for others, it comes to fruition later in life. It's not a sickness or affliction; it's more like a hunger. A hunger to fine-tune and make things faster.

That being said, even straight off of the showroom floor, a vehicle can benefit from a few changes here and there, and those with that hunger are more than eager to take the steps to get that little extra umph out of their rides.

Mayra Soriano's 2012 Chevy Camaro SS is equipped with an AEM Universal Air Intake 21-5011

In Mayra Soriano's case, it all began a few years back, with the Purchase of a 2010 V-6 Camaro. The car performed to factory standards, but she certainly didn't rule out making modifications.

Looking back, Soriano said, "I had always been interested in increasing performance on my prior cars. But I really didn't know what to look for. Getting a Camaro really pulls you into performance topics and conversations, much more than any other cars I had owned. So it really just pushed me to try something different.

This modified Chevy Camaro SS was built for high performance cruising

"My husband," she added, "was originally the one who had heard of AEM products. He told me it would make the car nicer and faster, and I should look into getting an intake system. Of course I wanted a nicer and faster car, so I Googled AEM."

AEM universal cold air intake added horsepower to this Edelbrock Super Charged Chevy Camaro SS

" I saw they really didn't really offer anything for Camaros at the time, and the 2010 model was still pretty new to the market. So I suspected pretty much the same from all of the companies out there," she continued. "AEM had a huge banner on their web page that said they were looking for Camaros for research and development for intake systems. So I took it as an opportunity."

In turn, the company developed a cold air intake to replace her stock system. Prior to the modification, the Camaro had already proven more than ample in the performance department. However, with the new AEM intake system aboard, there was a noticeable difference.

This 2012 AEM performance modified Chevy Camaro SS V-8 really moves

"The most noticeable gain came from the sound of the engine," Soriano recalled. "We could hear the intake breathing nicely. Looking at the aspects performance-wise, the car was much more responsive than with the stock intake when it came to take offs."

With time, came the urge to buy another vehicle, and Mayra Soriano eagerly chose a 2012 Camaro SS, equipped with a V-8 engine. She was happy with the car's performance. However, bearing in mind the benefits of her previous modification, the decision to make a few changes to the SS only made sense.

Edelbrock Super Charged Chevy Camaro SS with AEM performance

With plans to bolt on an Edelbrock Super Charger kit on the new vehicle, the AEM cold air intake designed for a stock Camaro SS would obviously no longer fit. That in mind. Soriano contacted the company with hopes that they would help her out with a custom intake. Well, AEM had no intentions of doing anything other than making their customer happy. It was a perfect opportunity for them to take advantage of a product that was fairly new to the market - the 4" Universal Intake kit, AEM-21-5011. The kit contains all of the components needed to create a custom 4" ID air intake system to work with the supercharged Camaro SS.

Mayra Soriano customized her Chevy Camaro SS for performance

"Time-wise, the Edelbrock system and intake system were installed very closely together. The numbers, however, were instantly noticeable in our tablet that reads info from the OBD II. The intake air temperature in 70-degree weather was pulling in 120-degree-plus through the (stock) intake," she explained. "Now it pulls in 90 to 95-degrees. And we all know that colder air is more power.

"Of course, I know AEM did their research on the intake system when developing it, so we know that we gained the best performance over any other system out there," ensured the car owner.

AEM's Universal Air Intake was perfect for this Chevy Camaro SS with an Edelbrock Super Charger

In reference to making more modifications to her 2012 Camaro SS, Mayra Soriano laughingly said, "I always tell myself no,but when time passes by, you don't know if your car got slower or if you just got used to the power. I do have plans to do future modifications, even though I kept saying this would be my last mod. I recently found out that AEM came out with water/methanol injection kits and would definitely consider that in the future.

"I think AEM put it perfect," she concluded. They are engineered to outperform. I would also point out how their power increases come with a unique visually appealing system that other intake systems just can't match."

AEM offers a variety of air filtration solutions for drivers who can't use AEM application specific products. AEM Universal Cold Air Intake Systems provide many options and configurations that can make building a custom high flowing air intake system easier. AEM also offers several Air Intake Components which include straight and bent aluminum tubes, couplers, adapters, hose clamps, brackets and MAF adaptors. AEM's Dryflow Universal Air Filters offer oil-free performance while providing exceptional filtration to protect your vehicle's engine and are available in many shapes and sizes.

Use the AEM Product Search to find AEM performance products for your vehicle. To find an AEM dealer near you, use Search for AEM Dealer or simply visit AEMintakes.com.

Mayra Soriano's 2012 Chevy Camaro SS with AEM Universal Air Intake

Mayra Soriano Standing Next to Her 2012 Chevy Camaro SS

Mayra Soriano's 2012 Camaro SS Just Waiting to Pounce

Rady for Take Off in Mayra Soriano's 2012 Chevy Camaro SS

There is Nothing Like the Rush You Get From the Added Horsepower

Mayra Soriano and the AEM Air Intake System She Installed on Her 2012 Chevy Camaro SS


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2013 & 2014 Nissan Altima Gains Horsepower with AEM Performance Cold Air Intake System

Oct 15, 2013

Engine Bay with AEM Nissan Altima Air Intake

AEM 21-713P and 21-713C cold air intakes increase horsepower on the 2013 Nissan Altima model with 2.5 liter engine. Each air intake includes a vehicle specific intake tube, a high-flow performance AEM Dryflow® air filter, and other hardware needed for installation. Both have easy to follow step-by-step instructions and are covered by the AEM Lifetime Limited Warranty.

AEM Cold Air Intake 21-713C for Nissan Altima with the Gunmetal Gray finish

These cold air intakes are available in two different durable finishes which protect the intake tube from scratching and oxidation. The 21-713P has a powder coated polished aluminum tube and the 21-713C has a powder coated gunmetal gray tube. Both intake tubes are 3 inches in diameter and include a reinforced attachment point with a thick 3/16 inch steel bracket in order to provide extra strength.

Each air intake includes an oil free air filter (21-203DK) that is washable and reusable, preventing you from the need to purchase another air filter in the future for this AEM Nissan Altima air intake. The air filter’s large surface area protects your engine by providing excellent filtration, and when used with the AEM air intake system, allows your engine to breathe easier and produce more power. It can be easily cleaned with the AEM air filter cleaner (1-1000) and may last up to 100,000 miles before servicing is needed, depending on driving conditions. Each air intake system also utilizes the factory mass air flow (MAF) sensor and is designed to work with the original factory vent hose as well as a few original pieces of hardware.

AEM Cold Air Intake 21-713P for Nissan Altima with the Polished Aluminum finish

AEM Air Intake for Nissan Altima

Increased Horsepower
Two Different Intake Tube Finishes
Easy to Install
Reusable Dryflow Synthetic Air Filter
Excellent Air Filtration
Lifetime Limited Warranty

If you are looking for a great way to add performance to the 2013 & 2014 Nissan Altima models with the 2.5 liter engine then the AEM air intake systems, 21-713P and 21-713C, are a great option for you.

All AEM cold air intakes for Nissan Altima models can be found on the Nissan Altima Cold Air Intakes page. AEM performance products for other vehicles can be found using the AEM Product Search. To find an AEM dealer near you, use Search for AEM Dealer or simply visit AEMintakes.com.


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OG Jeff Jones Steps Up his Formula Drift Series Potential with AEM Performance

Oct 14, 2013

Jones declares he only competes at 120 percent.

"Badassery" is a noun Merriam-Webster dictionary defines as "behavior, characteristics, or actions regarded as intimidatingly tough or impressive. Achieving success in a manner that renders all onlookers completely awestruck and possessing qualities of badass. It's an apt definition that would be well suited to having a picture of Jeff Jones next to it. Jones is professional racer competing in the Formula Drift World Championship Series, and as a privateer he doesn't merely embrace his "underdog" status - he feeds on it.

Jeff Jones' hands-on approach with fans and his "gangsta" style of driving keeps him plenty busy signing autographed photos.

"As a smaller team we are considered underdogs. It is true," confirms Jones. "I think it puts us really close to most of our fans. There is not much of a gap between the bridge. I think that's why our fans really support what we are doing when they are cheering us on. A lot of my energy comes from talking to the fans during the breaks. Passing down my knowledge to them gives me a positive feeling."

Jones first caught scent of drifting at a RSR drift event at Irwindale Speedway, before that road racing was the direction he was steering. Then in 2005 he started attending Drift Day and Just Drift events, with the intended goal of becoming a pro.

"In late 2008 I was granted a license (Formula Drift Pro License)," Jones says. "I competed as a professional for the first time in April 2009 at Round 1of the Streets of Long Beach and made it into Top-16."

The AEM sponsored racer's goal is to continue improving until he reaches the top-tier of the podium.

In his notable debut Jones piloted his first Formula Drift competition car, a Nissan S13 powered by a massive 1JZ engine, and he took out the veteran racer Daijiro Yoshihara in Top-32 in the process. Fans immediately connected with the passionate driver's pizzazz.

"My driving has been described as hard-charging and 'gangster' style, and that would probably be because of the amount of wall taps and scrapes," admits Jones. "I try to always go as hard as I can - 120%. I don't have an 80%. But at the same time I know I may have more wrecks then others."

Jones admits his hard-charging driving often leads to a fair amount of wall taps and scrapes.

"Reaching our way up the ladder to a podium position is always the goal. I know it will take us a bit to get there. With our current setup we are progressing much faster this year. Sinister Design built an amazing car for me to drive. The Hankook tires are a huge step for us. I really feel that they are the best tires in the field. I'm hoping to make a huge leap forward next year. CX Racing plans on putting in some more power next year to match the rest of the field."

AEM saw the potential for Jones to make a number of huge leaps forward as well, and at the beginning of the season they signed him on to represent AEM in the Formula Drift series.

"AEM came in as a sponsor in a big way for us this year," adds Jones. "We all know they make a great product. I actually had AEM's products on the car before they started helping us out. I'm grateful they helped us out a lot on the backend of racing. AEM has really made us look good this year. They really care who they work with. The Jeff Jones Racing team is stoked to work with an awesome company like AEM."

Jones runs AEM tube bends, as well as an AEM Dryflow air filter.

Use the AEM Product Search to find AEM performance products for your vehicle. To find an AEM dealer near you, use Search for AEM Dealer or simply visit AEMintakes.com.


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AEM Adds Estimated 7 Horsepower 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. 2015 and 2016 Scion tC

Oct 14, 2013

Engine Bay with AEM Scion tC Air Intake 21-725C

When the folks who created the Scion tC first started, they knew they needed to bring something that was missing from the small car market: alternative style. Toyota already had a long history on how to design reliable and dependable cars in the real world so their engineers focused on the word simplify. It's something you can see in every one of Scion's cars. From the tC to the new FR-S, the engineers and designers at Scion found the right balance of dependability and performance in an affordable-to-own yet fun-to-drive package.

AEM Polished Cold Air Intake 21-725P for Scion tC

It was with this spirit in mind that we designed and engineered theAEM 21-725C and 21-725P Cold Air Intake systems for 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 Scion tC models with 2.5L engines. We knew that Scion enthusiasts wanted even more performance, better throttle response, and enhanced engine sound than the factory intake, but only if it came in a dependable, trouble-free design.

First, like all of our air intakes, the 21-725C and 21-725P systems feature a washable and reusable AEM Dryflow™ Synthetic Air Filter to increase air flow over the stock filter while providing outstanding protection for your engine. Next, our intake was designed to locate the filter low inside the fender well to introduce cooler, denser air to the engine. The intake tube with venturi was designed and flow bench tested to decrease restriction and provide a dyno-proven power increase over the stock intake. Dyno tests resulted in estimated power gains of 7.7HP @ 6200 RPM and good mid-range torque gains from 3000RPM to redline, with an estimated maximum gain of 6 ft-lbs @ 6200RPM.

AEM Air Intake for Scion tC

Dyno Chart for Scion tC Air Intake 21-725P

Increase in Horsepower
Performance Dryflow Synthetic Air Filter
Excellent Air Filtration
Full Cold Air Intake System
Mass Air Sensor Extension
Lifetime Limited Warranty

We then put hundreds of miles of road under our tC test cars and reviewed several megabytes of engine data to ensure that our intake worked with the stock engine calibration. We used high quality aluminum to fabricate the intake tube and mounting brackets, which are then assembled together with high-strength welds and powder coated for a durable, show-ready shine. The 21-725C is finished in our AEM gunmetal gray powder coat and the 21-725P has a polished, chrome-like finish. Finally, our work is done here in the U.S.A. where we can keep an eye on quality. All of our products are covered by AEM's Lifetime Limited Warranty.

AEM Gunmetal-Gray Cold Air Intake 21-725P for Scion tC

When you put all of that together, it means plenty of reliable fun and worry-free performance from our 21-725C and 21-725P Cold Air Intakes. Just bolt it on with simple hand tools, plug in your MAF sensor, and go! A step-by-step Instruction Sheet is included for easy installation. That's just AEM keeping it simple.

Depending on your driving conditions, the Dryflow™ air filter on the 21-725C and 21-725P intake can go up to 100,000 miles before service is needed. Cleaning your air filter is very easy with our 1-1000 AEM Dryflow™ Air Filter Cleaner. This cleaner has been designed and tested on our Dryflow™ media and comes in an attractive AEM yellow 32-ounce spray bottle.

AEM's 21-725C and 21-725P cold air intakes fit the following Scion tC models:

2016 SCION TC 2.5L L4
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2012 SCION TC 2.5L L4
2011 SCION TC 2.5L L4

AEM cold air intakes for Scion tC models can be found on the Scion tC Cold Air Intakes page. AEM performance products for other vehicles can be found using the AEM Product Search. To find an AEM dealer near you, use Search for AEM Dealer or simply visit AEMintakes.com.


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Philip Klotz Adds AEM Universal Air Filters to Porsche 996 GT3 Custom Air Intake for Performance

Oct 8, 2013

Philip Klotz's modified 2004 Porsche 996 GT3 uses custom air intake and AEM Universal Air Filters

One would suspect that as a police officer, Philip Klotz is perfectly aware of the importance of a finely tuned car. The Pasadena, California native not only considers the capabilities of the force's vehicles of importance, but also finds interest in maintaining his own personal vehicles to their optimal performance. In fact, Klotz is no stranger around the garage, and often turns his own wrenches.

The car owner is obviously aware that various modifications can lead to a noticeable increase in performance. Klotz has embarked upon several projects through the years. In fact, he previously owned a 2000 Subaru 2.5RS that benefitted form an Apex exhaust, Eibach springs and AEM cold air intake.

2004 Porsche 996 GT3 with AEM Universal Dryflow air filters on custom intake

The car enthusiast also previously owned a 2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STI that was featured in the 2003 SEMA show. However, the beautiful and impressive rig was totaled during a track day at the Buttonwillow Raceway Park, at Kern Country, California, in December of 2008.

The vehicles Klotz presently owns have also seen their share of modifications; Changes that have done nothing but improve their overall potential and capabilities. And both of his most recent modifications have resulted in a healthy respect for AEM products.

AEM Universal Air Filters are ideal for custom setups like this 2004 Porsche 996 GT3

Purchasing his 2004 Porsche 996 GT3 just over two-years ago, Klotz was initially happy with the car and had no intentions of making any changes. However, the urge to increase performance eventually reared it's head.

That being said, Klotz opted to go with a carbon fiber air intake kit. This modification would prove advantageous. However, the car owner was acutely aware that optimal function of the part would be dependent upon using quality air filters.

Philip Klotz used two AEM universal air filters on his performance modified Porsche 996 GT3 with custom intake

That in mind, Klotz turned to AEM to fill this need. The company supplied the car enthusiast with and installed high-quality cone filters in the intake. When asked the benefits of the modification, The Pasadena native said, "A better sound. The flat-six is music to my ears, especially when under throttle. AEM provided higher quality filters to an existing carbon fiber intake kit."

Having recently purchased his 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 HD 4X4, Klotz originally had no plans to embark upon any modifications. However, as a fella who obviously enjoyed increasing the performance of his vehicles, he was glad to know there was an abundance of upgrade aftermarket parts at his disposal.

And before long, the truck owner once again discovered an urge to improve his vehicle. In fact, Klotz once again turned to AEM products to fulfill his need. This time, however, the company provided him with the entire intake kit. According to Klotz, installation of the kit went without a hitch, and actually "bolted on with ease."

Philip Klotz protects his Porsche 996 GT3 with AEM Universal Performance Air Filters on custom air intake

"I am very happy with the kit and the intake sound under full throttle is incredible," he explained. "The AEM intake kits are very straightforward and easy to install. There was no difficult part during the installation. Thanks in part to step-by-step instructions and photos."

To date, Philip Klotz has an AEM intake kit on his Dodge truck and AEM filters on his Porche. Although no further modifications are in Philip Klotz's plans, one would suspect that he'll eventually once again find an urge to increase his vehicle's capabilities, whether it be on a presently owned car or a model he will purchase in the future. And Judging from his previous experience with AEM products, one would suspect that the company will once again play a role in his quest to up the running behavior of what he drives.

Use the AEM Product Search to find AEM performance products for your vehicle. To find an AEM dealer near you, use Search for AEM Dealer or simply visit AEMintakes.com.