ridgeracer24

Just was wondering on peoples opinion and the different intakes out on the market. Any advice i was looking at the AEM. I know it uses part of the stock intake just wondering on performance.

jaemz

What engine do you have?

From the research I have done, the injen might have a slight advantage (on my 2.2)... but the GMPP has GM warranty and lots of folks like AEM as well.

My only advice is pick the one you can get the best price on... and maybe stay away from the wet K&N types.

ridgeracer24

i have the ss/sc 2.0 and i have been doing alittle more looking around and i saw the xtc i believe never heard of them?

QuikSilverSS

I love my AEM Intake, I highly recommend it. I think AEM is dyno proven to give 9.8hp @ the wheels over the stock intake (from AEM's website)

Its worth it for the sound alone, not to mention the extra power and gas mileage!

Here is the link to the dyno results for the AEM intake

http://www.aempower.com/images/produ...Shorsepowe.pdf

http://www.aempower.com/images/produ...Storquecha.pdf

blown06SS

Yeah i also love the aem cold air i have on my ss/sc. The install is super easy and plus you get the power and whine from the intake. I'd recommend it. I've had mine for a few months and havent had a single problem with it and no CEL. Plus it looks stock so if you ever have to go back to the dealership they wont give you any hassle about it.

Boost Fr33k

its sweeto! easy install, perfect fit and nice induction noise.

Apex

Gas mileage is all relevant

I find i go through more gas with my intake... because i floor it more often to listen to the blower whine lol.

but yeah if id rove normal i would get more milegae lol

brandondrecksage

don't you think that is a huge conflict in interest. Do you think they would post up if it made less power, or even none at all?

Littlegoose

AEM FTW

Pros: Whine, Dryflow, No CEL, Inexpensive
Cons: None

tREBs

has anyone had a problem with cel's with the AEM installed? im pretty sure im gonna buy one in the next few days! (wheres the best price?!?!)

darksol4life

Just installed mine last week and love it. Good fitment and great sound.


Not to jack a thread or anything, but is anyone running the bypass with the intake? If so, how was the fitment with adding it inline?

BakNBlack

lol, not to jack a thread or anything but (insert thread jack here)

07LaserBlueSS

I have one on mine and it works great! no cel so far!

BakNBlack

well i might totally discredit myself here or might help you out. you can find a cai on ebay for like 80 shipped. yes i know they are no name brands but compare the pics of the k&n, fujito, etc closely they are generally the same shape, diameter, etc. most differences are looks, polishes, and the nicer ones have more expensive materials. but i believe if you are looking for a real budget job here you might try them out. i would bet they would hav eclose to the same hp gain, maybe

EtyrnuSS

I remember reading somewhere that the bypass is not for use with force induction engines. I think you end up pulling air through the bypass all the time.

CobaltBob

i have it and LOVE IT.. is nice and stealth, no fitment probs, GREAT SOUND

OverDrive07

Its a cobalt we are talking about here...Not some beater civic lolol...

Mattman6

I mean all it is, is a pipe and a new filter. I mean it isn't rocket science. If the ebay ones are the same diameter, than what is the problem?

OverDrive07

Same reason you eat kellogs over malt-o-meal.....Same reason you have name brand items over store brand items...Its not that hard to see the simple reason.

kenhebe

Could not agree more.

tREBs

for all of you that have it has the GM techs said anythng about it? ie warranty wise?

FORCE-FED_06SS

get it its the best! no CEL, sweet sound, comes w/ dry filter, and everyone at the meet didn't like the Injen at all

Littlegoose

Absolutely correct. AEM actually says not to run the bypass valve with forced induction because like you said, you will always be pulling air from the engine bay. Fortunately you shouldn't have to worry about Hydrolocking your engine, but you should then worry about the money you spent on the CAI not pulling in any cold air. These bypass valves aren't meant for FI engines. I found that out a while ago while looking into one for my 3000GT.

http://www.aempower.com/Faqs.aspx?CategoryID=20

2nd question.

EDIT: AEM here and no CEL for 1300 miles.

BakNBlack

that is my point, i am not recommending them, i am just saying if he is trying to keep it cheap he could go that way. it will be better than stock, thats my point. and some of them dont look bad. like i said if hes broke its an option

ridgeracer24

were can i pick up the AEM intake i thought i saw it on a site but im having a hard time finding it agian also will it fit the 07's if it is for the 05-06