Adding a high-performance air filter or intake kit will allow your vehicle to “breathe” better by providing your automobile with maximum air flow while blocking contaminants from entering your engine and causing harm. The intake kits also improve sound, giving your vehicle a slight growl during hard acceleration. Many of the kits are also available in a variety of colors, making them an aesthetic improvement to your vehicle’s engine bay.
Their ease of installation makes these systems a simple, effective upgrade to most cars and trucks. High-performance air filters will add that extra punch of horsepower at an extremely low cost when compared with expensive engine modifications. You do not even need to hire a mechanic in order to install them. There are so many choices we have decided to narrow it down to the Top 10 Best Performance Air Filters For Cars. Please enjoy the following reviews.
1. K&N 71-3070 Blackhawk Induction Air Intake System
The K&N 71-3070 Blackhawk Induction Air Intake System is a free-flowing, mandrel-bent aluminum tube air intake system that is guaranteed to gain power in your automobile. It replaces your vehicle’s restrictive factory air filter and air intake housing. This low restriction air intake allows your engine to inhale a larger amount of air than it would from the stock air intake. More air means more power and acceleration. This K&N Blackhawk Induction Air Intake System comes with black components including the K&N high-flow air filter and heat shield. The attractive textured black powder-coated finish tube features an engraved K&N plate welded on to which gives it a clean, high-performance look under the hood.
2. K&N 63-3082 Performance Intake Kit
The K&N AirCharger 63-3082 air intake system replaces your vehicle’s restrictive factory air filter and air intake housing. K&N intakes are designed to dramatically reduce intake restriction as they smooth and straighten airflow. This allows your vehicle’s engine to inhale a larger amount of air than the factory air filter assembly. More air means more usable power and acceleration throughout the engine’s RPM range. The 63-3082 air intake comes with a chrome topped K&N high-flow air filter and a heat shield that replaces the factory air box. This allows cooler, denser air to be directed through a custom molded intake tube into the engine’s throttle body for a guaranteed power gain. The oversized air filter can be used for up to 100,000 miles before servicing is needed depending on driving conditions. This air intake is relatively easy to install requiring only a screwdriver, socket set, and several wrenches.
3. Spectre Performance 9900 Air Intake Kit with Red hpR Filter for GM Truck
Spectre air intake systems are designed to get the most horsepower and torque from your vehicle while they protect your engine from harmful debris. This air intake comes with a red Spectre reusable low restriction air filter, high quality polished aluminum tubing and a black powder coated heat shield in order to help prevent engine air from entering the intake inlet. Specter air intakes come with all necessary boots, clamps, and hardware for an OE fit and finish.
4. K&N 63-1561 AirCharger Performance Air Intake System
K&N 63 Series AirCharger Performance Intake Kit replaces the vehicle’s restrictive factory air filter and air intake housing. K&N intakes are designed to dramatically reduce intake restriction as they smooth and straighten air flow. This allows your vehicle’s engine to inhale a larger amount of air than the OEM air filter assembly. More air means more usable power and acceleration throughout the engine’s RPM range. The filters on these kits are washable and reusable.
5. Volant 18857 Cool Air Intake Kit
The Volant Cool Air Intake Kit has a full enclosure with sealed lid, vehicle specific air ducts, and high-grade X-link polyethylene. It is a cleanable, reusable high-grade filter. It also features polished aluminum or carbon fiber easy access insulated lid.
6. K&N 57-3514 FIPK Performance Air Intake System
The K&N 57-3514 FIPK Performance Air Intake System kit replaces your vehicle’s restrictive factory air filter and air intake housing. K&N intake systems are designed to dramatically reduce intake restriction as they smooth and straighten air flow. This allows your vehicle’s engine to inhale a larger volume of air than the OEM air filter assembly. More air means more usable power and acceleration throughout the engine’s RPM range. The filters on these kits are washable, reusable and easy to install with tools commonly available.
7. K&N 69-2544TP Performance Intake Kit
The K&N 69-2544TP Performance Intake Kit is built for both performance and show, the 69 Series Typhoon Air Intake System is a free-flowing mandrel-bent aluminum tube induction system designed to fit many sport compact performance vehicles.
8. Volant 15153 Cool Air Intake Kit
The Volant 15153 Cool Air Intake Kit is made for 2001-2006 Chevy/GM/Cadillac Truck, and SUV’s. It contains cross link polyethylene material. It is a cleanable, reusable high-grade filter with polished aluminum or carbon fiber, and has an easy access insulated lid.
9. K&N 57-2581 Performance Intake Kit
The K&N 57-2581 FIPK air intake system replaces the restrictive factory air filter and air intake housing in specific Ford F150 V8 models. K&N intakes are designed to dramatically reduce intake restriction as they smooth and straighten air flow. This allows your engine to inhale a larger amount of air than the factory air filter assembly. More air means more usable power and acceleration throughout the engine’s RPM range. This air intake comes with a chrome topped K&N high-flow air filter and a heat shield that installs into the lower air box space. Air is directed through an aerodynamically engineered intake tube into the engine’s throttle body for a guaranteed power gain. The tube accommodates the factory mass air sensor, crank case vent hose, and EVAP hose. The oversized cone shaped air filter can be used for up to 100,000 miles before servicing is needed depending on driving conditions. This air intake is relatively easy to install usually in 90 minutes or less using existing factory mounting points. The tools needed are a screwdriver, ratchet set, and several wrenches.
10. aFe Power 52-74202-1 Momentum Performance Intake System
The simple yet elegant design of the one-piece sealed housing makes installation a snap and features the patent pending filter-to-housing interface. A large clear sight window allows for filter inspection without removal of the air box. The roto-molded housing is made out of black cross-linked polyethylene and mounts directly into the factory location on the fender well to capture the coolest air available from the factory intake tract. Flow Optimized Tube. This system uses a high-quality plastic CAD designed, dyno-tuned, roto-molded intake tube to achieve maximum power gains while maintaining a perfect fit. One billet aluminum fitting is mounted on the tube to provide a perfect connection with the factory vacuum line. Momentum intakes are designed with fewer parts for a quick and simple installation.