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AEM Brute Force Air Intake System
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Frequently Asked Questions:
· What is the Power Spacer and why is one not included in every BRUTE FORCE kit?
· I have a throttle body spacer and bought a BRUTE FORCE intake that does not include one. Should I continue to use it?
· Is the BRUTE FORCE intake a “cold air” system?
· Why do some BRUTE FORCE intakes not include a heat shield?
· What factory components do BRUTE FORCE or Workhorse Diesel intakes replace?
· What factory components do BRUTE FORCE intakes replace for gas engines?
· I have a body lift on my truck. Will it affect the fit of a BRUTE FORCE intake?
· I have a suspension lift on my tuck. Will it affect the fit of a BRUTE FORCE intake?
· What is a C.A.R.B. E.O. number?
What is the Power Spacer and why is one not included in every BRUTE FORCE kit?
The Power Spacer is a plenum spacer that installs in between the intake manifold and the throttle body. In about 5% of AEM Brute Force applications, AEM has found that increasing plenum volume increases power. AEM test each system they develop with various Power Spacer designs, and only include Power Spacers in BRUTE FORCE intake systems when they improve performance. AEM Power Spacers feature a smooth internal design that makes more power and does not whistle the way spacers with screw type inlets do. Because they do not increase performance on every application and are designed to work specifically with BRUTE FORCE intakes, AEM does not sell them separately and includes them in kits when they increase power. BRUTE FORCE applications in our search results indicate whether a system includes a spacer.
I have a throttle body spacer and bought a BRUTE FORCE intake that does not include one. Should I continue to use it?
No. AEM highly recommend removing the spacer prior to installing your BRUTE FORCE intake, as it will negatively affect the fit of the system on your vehicle and will not improve your truck’s performance.
Is the BRUTE FORCE intake a “cold air” system?
Although it is not a cold air intake in the traditional sense (routing the air filter outside of the engine compartment), BRUTE FORCE intakes pull the air charge from the coolest source, making them in essence cold air designs. Because of the heavy duty and off road use many trucks encounter, we designed BRUTE FORCE intakes as underhood systems to protect them from potential damage. We use a steel heat shield when necessary to shroud the filter from engine heat, and perform extensive temperature testing to ensure the vehicle is receiving the coolest air charge possible
Why do some BRUTE FORCE intakes not include a heat shield?
AEM performs extensive temperature testing during the development phase to ensure that the filter is in a location that will receive the coolest air charge. For some BRUTE FORCE intakes, AEM found that there was no difference in inlet temperatures with and without a heat shield during AEM's temperature testing. Since AEM does not want you to waste your money on parts that are not necessary, they do not include a shield with these applications.
What factory components do BRUTE FORCE or Workhorse Diesel intakes replace?
BRUTE FORCE Diesel intakes replace all of the factory components from the turbo inlet to the factory air box. This typically includes the stock airbox, stock inlet hose and stock breather hoses. In some cases AEM retains the factory breather hoses, as indicated in the instructions. AEM includes complete hardware and photo instructions for a trouble free installation.
What factory components do BRUTE FORCE intakes replace for gas engines?
BRUTE FORCE intakes replace all of the factory components from the throttle body to the factory air box. This typically includes the stock airbox, stock inlet hose and stock breather hoses. In some cases AEM retains the factory breather hoses, as indicated in the instructions. AEM includes complete hardware and photo instructions for a trouble free installation.
I have a body lift on my truck. Will it affect the fit of a BRUTE FORCE intake?
Yes, a body lift will negatively affect the fitment of the intake unless an engine mount lift is installed to maintain proper geometry of the engine to the chassis. Most BRUTE FORCE intakes mount to the throttle body inlet and the chassis via a soft, flexible mount. If the body is lifted, the mounting points will not align correctly.
I have a suspension lift on my tuck. Will it affect the fit of a BRUTE FORCE intake?
No. Suspension lifts do not affect engine-to-chassis geometry and therefore will not affect the intake fitment. It will install the same as if the truck has a factory suspension set up.
What is a C.A.R.B. E.O. number?
AEM intake systems carry or are pending approval for a California Air Resources Board Executive Order (CARB EO) number, exempting them from the prohibitions of California Vehicle Code (CVC) 27156, which states that you cannot modify your car in the area of the emission control system. The C.A.R.B. E.O. number allows you to legally install and use the AEM intake system on your truck.
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