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Add Power to Your 2016 Chevy Cruze With an AEM Air Intake

May 18, 2017

The AEM 21-805C incorporates the factory high pressure feed and seals in the cool air

In 2016, Chevy improved its Cruze line of vehicles with new styling, matching the rest of the restyled Chevy line-up, while adding a hatchback model. It is still powered by the EcoTec 1.4L turbocharged 4 cylinder but performance has been increased to 153 hp and 177 ft-lb of torque, all while retaining a 47 mpg rated fuel mileage. This fuel efficient compact car is still no slouch with a 7.7 second 0-60 time. True to their sport compact roots, the experts at AEM Induction Systems now have an answer for the restrictive factory air intake system with the AEM 21-805C intake system.

The engineers at AEM utilized two sizes of mandrel bent aluminum tube for this intake. A large-diameter straight section for the MAF sensor sized for proper ECU tuning, and a large-radius bend using smaller diameter tubing for increased velocity into the turbo inlet. These two sections are joined by a spun aluminum adapter for a smooth, restriction-free transition. The large-diameter MAF sensor section of the intake also allows for the use of the oversized 21-2038DK DryFlow filter. This filter offers increased flowable filter area, a molded in velocity stack, and the convenience of AEM’s oil-free, washable DryFlow material.

The large 21-2038DK DryFlow filter provides ample flowable area to the intake system

The filter is isolated by the CAD-designed and powdercoated heatshield. This shield is designed to seal to the hood, shock tower, and engine mount surfaces, while interfacing with the stock high-pressure air scoop to provide cool, outside air while preventing the engine heat from causing poor performance. The heat shield also helps provide more airflow by opening the cool area of the lower front bumper to the filter, reducing the restriction existing in the factory intake system. All these performance improvements allow measured horsepower increases up to 7% over stock and come in an aesthetically pleasing package that looks great when the hood is up. Besides the added power, the aggressive intake sound is pleasing while not overwhelming and the open element filter design makes the turbo recirculation valve audible, giving that aftermarket blow-off valve sound when the throttle is lifted.

The AEM 21-805C intake kit is easily with common hand tools. Everything required for complete installation is included in the intake kit and no cutting of your stock equipment is required. The AEM 21-805C intake kit is designed for the follow models and years:

2017 CHEVROLET CRUZE 1.4L L4 Fuel Injection - All Models

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AEM Air Intake Offers Estimated Boost of 28-HP on 2016 Lexus IS 200T

May 12, 2017

The AEM 21-791C Intake will improve acceleration, torque, throttle-response, and engine sound.

The AEM 21-791C cold air Intake offers an estimated boost of 28-HP on 2016 Lexus IS 200T

Lexus, the luxury car division of the Japanese automaker Toyota, introduced the Lexus IS entry-level luxury sports car in 1999. Originally sold under the Toyota Altezza name in Japan from 1998 until the debut of the Lexus brand and the second-generation of the car in 2006. It was offered as a front-engine, rear-wheel drive outside of Japan and a front-engine, four-wheel drive vehicle in Japan. It came in two styles – a 4-door sedan and 5-door hatchback/station wagon.

The 2016 incarnation, dubbed the 200T, is a brand new rear-wheel drive model, which includes a turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine that produces 241-horsepower and 258-lb-ft of torque and an 8-speed paddle-shift transmission. Although it can’t compete with some of the higher performance luxury cars in the 0-to-60 mph, it does achieve a relevant 6.9-seconds. The 200T achieves an EPA fuel efficiency rating of 22-mpg in the city, 33-mpg on the highway and 26-mpg combined.

Since it is considered to be an entry-level model, the IS 200T may lack some of the power many owners may wish it to have. That’s where the AEM 21-791C cold air intake system comes in. Dyno testing confirms that it offers an estimated 28-horsepower at 5900 RPM and will also improve acceleration, throttle response and engine sound.

It includes an AEM 21-2113DK washable and reusable DryFlow air filter that lasts for 100,000 miles before service is required, depending on driving conditions. The DryFlow media is constructed of a proprietary non-woven polyester material that has an exclusive 3-dimensional internal structure that captures contaminants without relying on sticky oil treatments. The material sits between two layers of coated aluminum wire screen that increases the structural integrity of the filter and keeps large contaminants from entering the engine.

AEM also offers the 1-1000 air filter cleaner that is specially formulated to cleanse and recharge the air filter so that it can be used over and over again for the life of the car. AEM is so sure of the quality of the filter it covers it with a Lifetime Limited Warranty.

The AEM 21-791C Cold Intake is designed for the 2016 Lexus IS 200T.

The AEM 21-791C cold air intake has an AEM 21-2112DK air filter, aluminum tube, and heat shield

The cold air intake system also includes a mandrel-bent aluminum intake tube that is covered in a durable gunmetal gray powder coated finish and a heat shield that blocks hot engine air from affecting the intake. The intake tube incorporates the engine’s emissions control devices and the valve cover breather hose.

The air filter is designed to fit into the original factory air box and the intake tube has been tuned in length and diameter to match the engine’s resonance to help get more air to the cylinders, which results in more power delivered to the engine.

The intake can be installed using common hand tools and is designed for the following vehicles:

2017 LEXUS IS200T 2.0L L4 Fuel Injection - All Models
2016 LEXUS IS200T 2.0L L4 Fuel Injection - All Models

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Fredric Aasbo Earns Event Win at Formula Drift Orlando, Leads Championship

May 9, 2017

Fredric Aasbo's Rockstar Energy Drink Toyota Corolla iM drifts the Orlando Speedworld course

For the second consecutive season, Papadakis Racing and AEM-sponsored driver Fredric Aasbo took home the event win at Orlando Speedworld, and the team is leaving the state of Florida with the lead in the championship points. In 2016, Aasbo was piloting the Rockstar Energy Drink Scion tC2 to the event win, but this season, Aasbo drove the newly-debuted Rockstar Energy Drink Toyota Corolla iM to the event win. Last season, Orlando Speedworld was the third event on the season schedule, but with a small shuffle of the schedule for 2017, Orlando stands as the second event of the season. The team will take the lead into Road Atlanta for the next round of Formula Drift, just 500 miles north of the Orlando Speedworld site. "What an incredible win! We only built this car over the off season and to get this first win after only the second time out is amazing," said Fredric Aasbo about the win.

Fredric Aasbo celebrates his event win on the podium with Michael Essa (2nd) and Dai Yoshihara (3rd)

En route to the win, Aasbo received a bye in the top 32 round by qualifying second, then defeated AEM-sponsored driver Matt Field in the Top 16, Alec Hohnadell in the Top 8, and Vaughn Gittin Jr. in the Final 4 before reaching the championship battle with former champion Michael Essa. All four drivers in the Final 4 were former Formula Drift champions, showing just how competitive the series is this year. Aasbo was able to defeat Essa with a strong lead run and an aggressive chase run, topping off a perfect day of tandem battles that stretches Aasbo’s undefeated streak at the track to nine consecutive battles dating back to last season.

Aasbo’s battle with Gittin Jr. was one of the better runs of the day, with Aasbo’s chase run showing incredible car control behind Gittin Jr’s Ford Mustang RTR. Gittin Jr’s Mustang has been one of the fastest cars on the grid since it debuted last season, so the ability of the freshly-built Corolla iM to pull away from the Mustang in the lead, and keep within a single car of proximity around the track in the chase position made the team very happy. "Today it all came together especially in that Top 4 battle with Vaughn Gittin Jr. and that was my highlight of the day showing that I can chase really close and getting this first win in the Rockstar Energy Drink / Nexen Tire Toyota Corolla iM is huge,” said Aasbo.

Fredric Aasbo prepares for battle in his Papadakis Racing built Toyota Corolla iM

After the Scion brand was sunsetted midway through the 2016 season, the Papadakis Racing team was given some freedom to select what car they wanted to build as the next evolution for the team. Although the Toyota Corolla iM doesn’t look like your prototypical drift car, the chassis was selected for the wheelbase (which sits 1 inch longer than the Toyota GT86) and iconic Corolla nameplate that has historically been synonymous with the roots of drifting. Overall, the car has a longer wheelbase than a Nissan S14, but just slightly shorter than both the Scion tC2 that was campaigned over the past few seasons (and won the 2015 Formula Drift championship) and slightly longer than the current S550 Ford Mustang chassis.

Fredric Aasbo defeated fellow AEM-sponsored driver Matt Field in the Top 16 in Orlando

The Papadakis Racing built chassis debuted to a 5th place finish in Long Beach, the kickoff event of the 8-round Formula Drift schedule, to a huge fanfare. As the first 4-door hatchback drift car in the series, fans were anxious to peak under the hood of the car at the first event. The car maintains the same 2AR powerplant as the previous Scion tC2, pushing more than 800 horsepower through the drivetrain before the 150-shot of nitrous is enabled. Aasbo piloted the car to a 4th place qualifying effort and a 5th place finish at Long Beach, which earned them 52 championship points after the debut event for the car. With the improved finish in Orlando, Aasbo now holds a 16 point lead entering Atlanta.

Fredric Aasbo eliminated Vaughn Gittin Jr. in the Top 4 en route to the event win

The Orlando event win marked the ninth of Aasbo’s Formula Drift career, tying him with Vaughn Gittin Jr. and Samuel Hubinette for most all-time in the 90-event history of Formula Drift. The win was also Aasbo’s second consecutive win at Orlando, making him the winningest driver in the state of Florida. Previous competitions at Homestead Speedway and Palm Beach Raceway were all won by different competitors, making Aasbo the only two-time winner in the state. Looking ahead to the famed Road Atlanta track, Aasbo has previously podiumed in 2012 and 2014, earning second place both times. Atlanta marks the only track on the current Formula Drift schedule that Aasbo has yet to win at, which would help extend his current lead in the championship. Atlanta is also the birthplace of the Formula Drift series, and said to have some of the rowdiest fans on the schedule.

Aasbo and the Papadakis Racing team will be visiting the Toyota Manufacturing facility in Blue Springs, Mississippi, in the down time between Orlando and Atlanta. The visit will likely bring new inspiration and motivation to continue the success through the rest of the Formula Drift season.

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Travis Reeder Gets the Podium at the Formula Drift Pro2 Opener at Orlando Speedway

May 2, 2017

Reeder takes home the podium

The Formula Drift Pro2 category is the last step before drivers step up to the top ranks of the Formula Drift Pro Championship. In many ways, that’s what makes Pro2 a harder series because all drivers are not only gunning for the win but also there is less familiarity. However, our up and coming AEM Drivers were able to put on a show and prove they will be worthy of those Pro ranks, soon, with Travis Reeder taking the podium but not before showcasing his driving talents in the Final Four.

Travis began his weekend with a sixth seed on Thursday Qualifying before heading on to the finals. He would be the best qualified driver but George Kiriakopoulos would find himself in the eleventh seed and driving against Reeder. However, his Friday would end in Top 16 due to a broken transmission, which he still tried to drive on. A broken transmission would also end Andy Hateley’s weekend on qualifying day. He was also able to try and make the field but his best run on a broken box meant he would only get twenty-second seed of a Top 16 field.

Reeder looked strong in the finals

Reeder would move on to face off against the finals but in his Final Four run, his left rear tire would de-bead. Undaunted, Travis was able to keep his car moving and was awarded the entry into the finals where he would finish in second-place. It was a tough battle but one that ended with Reeder on that second step and the start of a great weekend in Orlando for AEM. Their next round is once again with the Pro Series at Road Atlanta on May 11th and 12th. This legendary track is known for its high-speeds, insane entries, and being a crowd and driver favorite. We’ll see you there.

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AEM Driver Fredric Aasbo Wins Formula Drift at the Orlando Speedway

May 2, 2017

In just its second event, the iM is starting to show it's a platform to reckon with

In the second round and event for the Rockstar Energy Drink/AEM Toyota Corolla iM, Fredric Aasbo takes home the victory in the new platform. It was a dominating run up to the finals for him but our AEM drivers were also out in force in the heat and humidity of Florida. With the win, Aasbo looks good for another run at the championship in 2017.

AEM-sponsored Frederic Aasbo take the win at Orlando Speedway

For Aasbo, his weekend started off with a second-place qualifying run and one of the coveted top four spots in the order as those drivers would get a bye-run to the Top 16. Kristaps Bluss would be the next highest qualifying driver in the twelfth seed. He would end up in the Top 16 and finish there for the round. 2016 Formula Drift Champion and AEM Driver, Chris Forsberg, qualified in the fourteenth seed in the V8 370Z since the VQ was still not ready yet. He would end up finishing the round in the Top 16 as well. Rad Dan Burkett would earn a sixteenth seed but would end up finishing in the Top 32 in Orlando.

Aasbo was able to take it to the finals but Matt Field would be eliminated due to de-beading

Matt Field would qualify in the eighteenth seed and would mean that he and Aasbo would meet in the Top 16. Matt would finish his weekend here after his tire de-beaded on his run against eventual winner, Aasbo. While you would think having a bye-run would be an easy path to victory, it really wasn’t as his challenges would increase with each round until the finals. This car has only seen competition twice and that has been the first two rounds. However, he and Papadakis Racing pulled through and helped get themselves and AEM their first victory for the 2017 season. “Starting a season with a new car always feels like a gamble because there's a learning curve for the driver and the team. But we proved to everyone today that our Rockstar Energy Drink / Nexen Tire Toyota Corolla iM is a force to be reckoned with in this series,” said Aasbo. “All credit is due to our team and our partners. This is an amazing feeling.”

What’s next for Aasbo since taking the win and the lead in the Formula Drift Points Standings? It’s not Disney World but the plant where the Corolla is manufactured for the US. In the meantime, the rest of the AEM Drivers will be preparing for the third round of the Formula Drift Championship. That will take place at the legendary and fan favorite, Road Atlanta on May 12th to the 13th and we’ll see you there.

Frederic Aasbo on his way to the finals in Orlando

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