The AEM 21-8000DC Brute Force Intake System produces horsepower and torque gains by replacing the restrictive factory air filter and air intake housing on GM full-size trucks and SUVs. Air enters through an oversized AEM Dryflow synthetic washable air filter for outstanding airflow, filtration, and performance. The filter sits in the original air box space, protected by a heat shield designed to reduce intake air temperature and increase horsepower. The intake tubing is mandrel-bent aluminum with a durable silver powder coated finish, and the system retains the factory mass air flow sensor. The oil-free AEM Dryflow filter can go up to 100,000 miles between cleanings under normal highway driving. Backed by AEM's Lifetime Limited Warranty.
Specifications:
- Type: Brute Force cold air intake system
- Engine coverage: 5.3L V8 / 6.0L V8
- Tubing: Mandrel-bent aluminum, silver powder coat finish
- Filter: Washable, oil-free AEM Dryflow synthetic media
- AEM Lifetime Limited Warranty
- Part Number: 21-8000DC
Common Fitment
- Cadillac Escalade / Escalade ESV / Escalade EXT (2002-2006)
- Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 (2002-2006)
- Chevrolet Silverado 1500 / 1500 Classic / 1500 HD / 1500 HD Classic (1999-2007)
- Chevrolet Silverado 2500 / 2500 HD / 2500 HD Classic (1999-2007)
- Chevrolet Silverado 3500 (2001-2006)
- Chevrolet Suburban 1500 / Suburban 2500 (2000-2006)
- Chevrolet Tahoe (2000-2006)
- GMC Sierra 1500 / 1500 Classic / 1500 HD / 1500 HD Classic (1999-2007)
- GMC Sierra 2500 / 2500 HD / 2500 HD Classic (1999-2007)
- GMC Sierra 3500 / 3500 Classic (2001-2006)
- GMC Yukon / Yukon XL 1500 / Yukon XL 2500 (2000-2006)
Installation Instructions
Additional Documentation
FAQ
What vehicles does the AEM 21-8000DC Brute Force Intake fit?
It fits 5.3L/6.0L V8 full-size GM trucks and SUVs including Chevrolet Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe, Avalanche, and GMC Sierra and Yukon models from 1999-2007, plus the Cadillac Escalade family from 2002-2006. See the Common Fitment list above to confirm a specific year and trim.
Is this a cold air intake or a drop-in filter?
It is a full cold air intake system with mandrel-bent aluminum tubing and a heat shield, not just a replacement filter, and it retains the factory mass air flow sensor.
Can the filter be cleaned and reused?
Yes. The AEM Dryflow filter is an oil-free synthetic media designed to be washed and reused rather than replaced.
