10 Best Cold Air Intake Systems
for June 2023

AFE says this intake increases horsepower and torque by about 19 horsepower and 24 pounds-feet. The kit installs in about 20 minutes and requires no modifications to your vehicle.

Not an upgrade you're likely to regret. The Rotofab air-intake system was easy to install, and now the car pulls harder on the highway handling.

The AEM 21-849DS is a bolt-in cold air intake that increases horsepower and torque and improves engine sound. It is not a free-flowing cold air intake, so it doesn't provide as much cold air intake as the cheapest upgrade we tested, the Edge Products Cold Air Intake Filter.

This CAI uses stock intake tubes, so installation is very straightforward. At no additional cost, AEM's CAI includes a pre-oiled air filter and a heat shield.

The AIRAID Cold Air Intake System is a good choice for improving horsepower and lowering fuel consumption. Buyers can save some money by purchasing a reusable filter, but the maintenance required might be prohibitive.

AEM's cold air intake system dropped 10 decibels, which puts it on par with the sensors and actuators most other car companies offer as part of a traction control upgrade package.

This is the best cold air intake system for the money. It is easy to install (we had ours up and running in a matter of minutes) and pulls in cold air at a consistent rate.

The Takeda cold air intake system is a very well designed and well built product. It performs as advertised. The intake is an attractive piece of aftermarket equipment.

This intake system didn't boost our stock engine's performance, but it added 2 hp. And its smooth sound really impressed us.

At half the price of our winner, AIRAID's intake system doesn't do too badly in terms sound and performance. It's missing a few key features, however, such as extra filters or a mounting kit.