Airaid 252-253 Cold Air Intake

Powder coated steel heat shield blocks engine heat while the open design boosts air draw to increase horsepower and torque for your 2010-2015 Cadillac CTS. Cold air is denser than hot air and denser air provides more oxygen for more complete fuel combustion. More oxygen = more combustion = more power and better efficiency for your engine. The Airaid Cold Air Dam CAD intake system applies this simple formula to ramp up your engine’s horsepower and torque. Cold Air Dam Intake System The CAD system retains the stock location of your air filter but utilizes a more open design that draws in more cold dense air than your factory closed box. Unlike many similar systems the CAD system also has an air dam that helps to block hot engine air. The air dam consists of a powder coated steel heat shield that surrounds the air filter and is lined with a rubber gasket that creates a seal with the hood of your 2010-2015 Cadillac CTS. This isolates the air filter from engine heat – all the way up to the hood – thus helping to ensure that the air that is pulled into the system is cooler and denser. SynthaMax Dry Air Filter This Airaid intake kit includes a SynthaMax air filter that offers improved airflow and has a 99.6-percent filtration rate for superior protection. The large 360-degree conical filter is composed of 2 layers of synthetic material that filter out contaminants while allowing clean air through. The synthetic material is sandwiched between 2 layers of stainless steel mesh that provide rigid durability. This Airaid SynthaMax filter is washable and reusable. The dry filter does not need to be oiled which makes for easy maintenance. It is recommended that you clean your SynthaMax filter every 30000 to 50000 miles with the Airaid cleaning kit sold separately.