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  • RealTruck.Com Deal of the Week | Air Intakes

    Posted on August 9th, 2009 scottb No comments

    The RealTruck.Com Deal of the Week for August 10th to August 16th 2009 is on air intakes.

    Get more engine power and performance with an air intake system.  This week get up to 25% off list and Free Shipping on Air Intakes.

    For Free Shipping use RealTruck Coupon Code: Intake at Checkout
    (some exclusions)

    Air Intakes

    Air Intakes

    RealTruck offers over 25 styles of air intakes for cars, sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks.  Choose from Cold Air Intakes, Short Ram Air Intakes and Traditional Air Intakes.  An air intake system ultimately increases air flow which in turn increase engine torque and horse power.  Most will also increase your vehicles fuel economy.  Depending on your vehicle, each air intake includes an aftermarket air filter, air box and torque tube.  Each air intake kit is built for your specific vehicle to optimize performance.  Our air intake brands include; AFE, AEM, Airaid, Banks, Bully Dog, CGS, Edge, Injen, K&N, S&B and Volant.   Check out our selection and shop air intakes today.


  • Cold Air Intakes Vs. Short Ram Air Intakes

    Posted on June 19th, 2009 admin No comments

    Are you looking to increase the horsepower of your pickup or SUV? One way to do just that is by installing an air intake system. You have your choice of either a cold air intake or a short ram intake. While being very similar, each come with their own unique pros and cons.

    In both systems, the intake collects air from outside your engine compartment. The purpose of the intake is to collect a colder air charge than inside the engine compartment, allowing the fuel management system to give the engine a denser air/fuel charge into the combustion chamber. To clarify: Cold Air = More Horsepower. Warmer air from your engine compartment is good for fuel economy, but since there are less oxygen molecules than a cold air charge, the fuel will be leaned out. This increases your fuel efficiency, but decreases your horsepower.

    These systems utilize some type of external scoop that faces forward on the vehicle, forcing colder air into the engine. The Short Ram Air Intake, like the K&N 77 Series High Flow Performance Metal Air Intake for example, does exactly what it sounds like. As you drive, fresh air is “rammed” through your hood, forced down the intake manifold, and filtered through the air cleaner. Once you hit thirty five mph, this intake system will act similarly to a turbo charger; taking in more and more air to increase your horsepower.

    Now, let’s take a closer look at Cold Air Intakes such as the Magnum Force Stage 2 Cold Air Intake System from Advanced Flow Engineering for example. A Cold Air System replaces the stock air cleaner box and its plumbing with a simple tube that relocates the air intake to a position where it is picking up cold air from outside the engine compartment. This system itself consists of a large tube which allows for greater airflow capability than a stock filter system.