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2009 Short Course Driver of the Year, Carl Renezeder. Photos by: Jeff Nemecek.
What does it take to become Dirtsports' Magazine Driver of the Year 2006 and Short Course Driver of the Year 2009? Well that's what we wanted to know so we went right to the source, Carl Renezeder.
AEM Sponsored racer Carl Renezeder. Photos by: Jeff Nemecek.
Renezeder has been taking home the checkered flag for over 18 years in various desert racing categories. His first major win came in 1994 in the Baja 1000-Class 1 and to date Carl has 92 short track wins under his belt including being able to boast that he is the only driver in history to capture a Pro-4 and Pro-2 championship in the same season. Pretty impressive, right? Carl also tells us that his competitive nature goes all the way back to childhood, playing water polo in high school and in college at UCLA, as well as, a motorcycle hobby he has had since he could drive. So, we wanted to know what got this competitive guy out of the pool and onto the short course desert tracks? "I raced in the desert in Class 1 buggies throughout the 1990's, and then I saw short course racing on Speed in the late 1990's and realized that was my kind of racing. It was a meld of motocross and desert racing; it had the side-by-side competition, and plenty of jumps.
Carl Renezeder was crowned 2006 Dirtsports Magazine Driver of the Year. Photos by: Jeff Nemecek.
I competed in my first short course race in 1999 and the rest is history. I've been hooked ever since." Of course Carl didn't get to that first short course race all by himself. After he bought a Pro-2 in Southern California, he asked Curt LeDuc to prep it and bring it to his first race. Thanks to Curt's help Carl was on his way and didn't look back. Through the 2000's Renezeder won not only dozens of races, but also championships just about every year in several sanctioning bodies like Championship Off Road Racing, World Series Off Road Racing, SCORE International Off Road Racing (including the Baja 1000 events) and the Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series.
Carl Renezeder has over 18 years in desert racing. Photos by: Jeff Nemecek.
We all know the dirty, dusty, short course desert conditions can be tough on racing engines so we asked Carl about some of the products he uses. Coincidentally, one of the first products he told us about are his AEM filters. Carl says, "It's a great partnership. We demand a lot from our trucks and our team; that means we demand the best from every product we use on our trucks. The AEM air filters have been fantastic. We know that if we don't have to think twice about something that helps our trucks' performance, then that's one less worry as we head to staging for a race."
To find all AEM products for your vehicle, use the AEM application search function and the Where to Buy function on AEMIntakes.com to find an AEM dealer near you.
In September of 1966, with a listed base-price of $2,466, the 1967 Camaro was born, as was its sister on the "F-Body" platform, the Pontiac Firebird. Although the standards of the time dictated it was a compact car, it
was also classified as an intermediate touring car and a sports car. The Camaro's primary design mission though, regardless of how you label it, was to be the yin to Ford Mustang's yang - two muscle cars flexing in the same pony car division.
After four generations of the Camaro helping to define the look and sound of the ensuing decades, production abruptly ended in 2002. Then, in March of 2009, the nameplate was revived on a concept car that evolved into the fifth generation Camaro. And now, with the dawning of 2011, the Camaro has returned with its full Transformers Bumblebee induced glory.
The SS model for example is powered by the LS3 6.2-liter V8 engine and it has a six-speed manual transmission which produces a factory claimed 426 horsepower.
The automatic transmission equipped Camaro SS is fitted with the L99 V8 engine producing 400 horsepower. To counter the engine's get-go Chevrolet opted to outfit the SS with four-piston Brembo brakes, along with the StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control System with Traction Control. Unquestionably, this is a car designed with the sports car aficionado in mind.
The V6 model features a direct-injected, DOHC engine that pushes an impressive 304 ponies and also comes with a choice of 6-speed manual or automatic transmissions. How far has the fifth generation technology come? The new V6 Camaro can clearly out-gun many older V8 models, both at the drag strip and at your local road course. As depicted in the two hit movies, these Camaros are monsters - good monsters as it were though.
With that much power coming straight from the factory, the challenge to create an air intake that would beat the competition and OEM specs wasn't easy, yet AEM's engineering department managed to get it done. After months of testing a total of nine different designs with 24 variables, using CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) analysis, in-vehicle fuel-trim tests, under hood thermal analysis, and over 180 dyno pulls on six different vehicles - they finally designed a winner with impressive mid-to-high range power increase.
There are in fact three new AEM Cold Air Intake Systems available for the 2010 and 2011 Camaro. For the V6 model there is
the gunmetal gray finish intake (21-8028DC) and
another available with a polished finish (21-8028DP).
Specially engineered for the SS 6.2 liter V8 model there is also a gunmetal gray finish intake (21-8029C).
All three AEM Cold Air Intake Systems for the Camaro use an oil-free DryFlow
air filter technology which is extremely durable and easy to clean. To further augment the filtration properties of the DryFlow performance
air filter, AEM also offers DryFlow Pre-Filters, designed to prevent splashes of water and/or mud from saturating the DryFlow air filter. AEM's Pre-Filters are manufactured from durable micro-screen materials that are pretreated with a proprietary hydrophobic process.
The more important development though is that all three intake systems provide around 16 horsepower of added peak power. In testing the factory form Camaro V8 generated a peak of 318.67 horsepower at the rear wheels. With the AEM cold intake system in place the peak power output jumped up to 325.98 horsepower - a maximum gain of 16.53 horsepower at 4,200 RPM.
Testing of AEM intakes for the V6 engine revealed a maximum power gain of 16.39 horsepower at 5350 RPM and 17.57 ft-lbs of torque at 2600RPM at the rear wheels. Any way you slice it that's a lot of pop for a relatively simple bolt-on installation.
Generations of car enthusiasts, hot-rodders and motor-heads began jonesing almost immediately when Chevrolet announced it was discontinuing Camaro production. Rejoice and jones no more, the Camaro is back, and it's badder than ever. Add an AEM Cold Air Intake System and this fifth generation Camaro will deliver an irrepressible tear of joy.
To find all AEM products for your vehicle, use the AEM application search function and the Where to Buy function on AEMIntakes.com to find an AEM dealer near you.
2010 and 2011 Chevy Camaro V6 Air Intake System in Gunmetal Grey
2010 and 2011 Chevy Camaro V6 Air Intake System in Polished Aluminum
Gunmetal Grey Air Intake System for 2010 and 2011 Chevy Camaro V8
AEM Synthetic Air Filter Cleaner for Dryflow™ or Brute Force™ Air Filters
AEM Dryflow™ air filters provide high air flow and protect your engine
from harmful particles for the life of your vehicle. When they get
dirty, cleaning is a breeze with AEM's Dryflow™ Air Filter cleaner specifically formulated for synthetic air filter media. AEM developed a specially formulated air filter cleaner, part number 1-1000 to help break down the dirt and grime captured by the hybrid filter so it can be easily rinsed out with a hose or pressure washer.
To simplify the cleaning process, AEM Dryflow™ Air Filters do not require the use of oil. This means servicing your AEM Dryflow™
Air Filter is easy and quick. The simple four-step synthetic air
filter cleaning instructions can be found on the back of the bottle or on
the
Dryflow air filter cleaning page.
Part number 1-1000 is a 32-ounce bottle of synthetic air filter cleaner.
It includes a trigger spray nozzle to help simplify application of the cleaning solution. As with most household and automotive cleaning products, care should be taken when using AEM Synthetic Air Filter Cleaner. AEM recommends wearing gloves and proper eyewear when servicing your air filter.
This specially formulated cleaner, 1-1000, is recommended when servicing AEM Dryflow™ or Brute Force™ Air Filters and will help maintain peak performance from your air filter. It will also ensure that your AEM lifetime limited warranty remains in effect.
To find all AEM products for your vehicle, use the AEM application search
on AEMIntakes.com. Use the Where to Buy link to find an AEM dealer near you.
2010, 2011 and 2012 Hyundai Genesis Front Mount Intercooler Kit
The Hyundai Genesis Coupe offers enthusiasts many options. Enthusiasts can choose from seven different trim levels involving brake options, transmission choices, and wheel/tire selections. One of the main decisions however is the option of either the 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine or the 3.8-liter V6 powerplant. If forced-induction performance is what enthusiasts are after then the four-cylinder variety is the way to go. When AEM's performance engineers began research and development on the Genesis 2.0-liter engine, it was clear that there was plenty of performance yet to be unleashed.
The first phase of the tuning process for AEM was to develop a high-performance Cold Air Intake System. The prompt release of the 21-687C Cold Air Intake System with gunmetal gray finish and the 21-687P
Cold Air Intake System with a polished aluminum finish fulfilled the initial
step. These air intakes deliver an efficient design that produces a gain of
seven horsepower at 6,500 RPM on the 2.0-liter engine. Moving forward, AEM designed a complementing aftermarket component
to go with either of these cold air intakes. AEM is proud to introduce an all-new high-flow front mount Intercooler Kit (part Number 26-2100C) for the 2010, 2011 and 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe with the 2.0-liter turbocharged engine.
In designing the Front Mount Intercooler Kit for the Genesis, AEM strived to create an aftermarket performance component with OEM fitment and finish. In doing so, OEM routing paths were selected for the ducting of the intercooler system. Additionally, when possible OEM clearances were maintained to critical systems found in the engine compartment of the Coupe. The finished product is a complete front mount Intercooler Kit that is designed specifically to work with AEM Cold Air Intake System (Part Numbers 21-687C and 21-687P). The front mount Intercooler Kit part 26-2100C has a Gunmetal Gray finish.
The 26-2100C intercooler kit is a comprehensive bolt-on air cooling system, it contains everything that is necessary for installation down to the couplers, clamps, and brackets. At the heart of the system, a large bar-and-plate intercooler core was chosen to replace the factory Hyundai intercooler. The AEM intercooler core is capped on both ends with end tanks that are optimized to evenly distribute airflow across the core. All-new charge pipes are also included, which are constructed from high-quality 6063-grade mandrel-bent aluminum. On the right side of the vehicle, the charge pipe connects the turbo discharge to the intercooler. On the left side, the connection from the intercooler to the throttle body is made. As an added benefit, a mounting pad is incorporated onto the charge pipe just before the throttle body. This mounting pad can be utilized to easily plumb water/methanol injection systems into the air inlet tract. This is especially useful for high boost pressure applications and vehicles used in hot climates.
Testing of the AEM Front Mount Intercooler Kit for the Genesis Coupe has revealed valuable performance data. By replacing the Genesis' factory intercooler with the AEM Front Mount Intercooler Kit, the volume of the intercooler core is doubled. This massive increase in volume results into greatly improved heat transfer, which in turn significantly reduces inlet air temperatures.
To find all AEM products for your vehicle, use the AEM application search function and the Where to Buy function on AEMIntakes.com to find an AEM dealer near you.
