BRUTE FORCE INTAKE SYSTEM

BRUTE FORCE
INTAKE
SYSTEM
Equipped with AEM DRYFLOW Filter. No oil required!
Installation Instructions for:
Part Number 21-8105
1988-1993 Ford Mustang 5.0L
MAF Only
ADVANCED ENGINE MANAGEMENT INC.
2205 126TH Street, Unit A Hawthorne, CA. 90250
Phone: (310) 484-2322 Fax: (310) 484-0152
www.aempower.com
Instruction Part Number: 10-8105
1988-1993 Ford Mustang 5.0L V8 C.A.R.B. E.O. #D-392-24
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Congratulations! You have just purchased the finest Air Induction & Filtration system for your
car at any price!
The AEM Performance Air Induction System is the result of extensive development on a wide
variety of cars. It is the most advanced short pipe air intake system on the market. Each
system is specifically engineered for its particular application. All AEM Brute Force Intake
Systems deliver maximum performance gains through lightweight, all-aluminum, mandrel-bent
tubing that is tuned in both length and diameter. The tube length and diameter are matched for
each specific engine to give power over a broad RPM range. Unlike plastic systems that use a
continually diverging cross-section, we take advantage of the acoustical energy in the inlet duct
to promote cylinder filling during the intake valve opening event. Every intake is coated with a
high-gloss, heat-reducing Zirconia based powder coating. This special blend of powder coating
helps reduce heat penetration, which in turn reduces the temperature of the inlet air charge.
The cooler inlet air temperature translates to more power during the combustion process
because cool air is denser than warm air. The air mass flow to the engine is increased because
of the increased airflow and reduced inlet temperature, which translates to more power.
Bill of Materials for: Part Number 21-8105
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2-81051
Inlet Pipe
10-8105
Instructions
1228959
Female/Male Rubber Mount
559960
M8 Fender Washer
1-2066
Hex Head M8x1.25x25
444.460.08
M8 Nylok Nut
21-2049D
3.50" Filter & Clamp
5-323
Hose, Adapter 3.25/3.00 x 2.25"
5-302
Hose, silicone 3.00x2.0"
103-BLO-4820
3.0" Hose Clamp
103-BLO-5220
3.25" Hose Clamp
10-922S
AEM Silver Decal
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Read and understand these instructions BEFORE attempting to install this product.
1) Getting Started
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c)
d)
Make sure vehicle is parked on a level surface.
Set parking brake.
Disconnect negative battery terminal.
If engine has run within the past two hours let it cool down.
2) Removing the stock air inlet system
Unplug Sensor
Loosen both hose
clamps
a) Loosen the hose clamp on the intake tube at the
throttle body and also at the Mass Airflow Sensor
(MAF). Remove inlet tube.
b) Unplug the MAF Sensor connector.
Loosen and remove.
Loosen and remove bolts.
c) Loosen the bolt anchoring the MAF sensor and
remove. The bolt head is located underneath the
sensor.
d) Loosen the two remaining bolts on the opposite
side of the MAF sensor and remove.
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Loosen hose clamp and remove
MAF sensor.
Loosen and remove nuts. Remove air box.
e) Loosen hose clamp and remove MAF sensor. Be
careful not to damage sensor or screen.
f) Loosen and remove the remaining two nuts on the
air box. Remove the air box.
3) Installation of the AEM Brute Force Intake System.
When installing the Brute Force Intake System, DO NOT completely tighten the hose clamps or mounting tab
hardware until instructed to do so later in these instructions.
Insert M8 bolt into
the washer.
a) Attach reducer coupler and hose clamps. Do not
completely tighten.
b) Insert M8 bolt into the provided washer.
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Tighten rubber mount to M8 bolt.
Insert M8 bolt up
through the hole.
c) Insert the bolt and washer into the hole in the MAF
sensor bracket.
d) Tighten female end of the rubber mount to the bolt
in step 3c.
Insert pipe.
Secure the pipe with
the M8 washer and
M8 nylok nut on the
rubber mount.
Attach coupler and
insert MAF sensor.
f) Insert inlet pipe and align with the rubber mount.
Secure the pipe onto the rubber mount with provided
washer and nylok nut.
g) Attach the coupler to the inlet pipe and secure with
hose clamps. Insert the MAF sensor. Note MAF
direction.
h) Reattach the MAF sensor wire harness connector.
Reattach
connector.
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i) Attach the filter element to the MAF sensor and
secure. Check for clearance.
Before
After
4) Re-Assemble the vehicle.
a) Inspect the engine bay for any loose tools and check that all fasteners that were moved or removed are
properly tight.
b) Check clearance between the MAF sensor and the alternator.
c) Reconnect negative battery terminal.
d) Check for clearance on the inlet pipe, bracket and filter. Secure all hose clamps.
e) Start engine. Let car idle for 3 minutes. Perform a final inspection before driving the vehicle.
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