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Old Jun 5, 2012 | 12:28 AM
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AEM vs. Snow Performance

I'm strongly considering running meth with my setup after I install my new rods and pistons and I've narrowed it down to these two. There's things about both that I like so I'm just looking for input from people that have used these systems about what they'd recommend. I like the fact that the AEM system comes with a controller with indicators for low fluid, pump running etc., and the fact that the nozzles come with check valves so the meth stops flowing when the pump kicks off. However, I like the fact that the snow kit is just a pressure activated on/off switch whereas the aem is a progressive kit. I'm leaning towards the aem other than that it is progressive but I'm just wondering if I set the start psi and full psi to the same or very close to the same psi level if it would be like just having that pressure activated on/off switch. Opinions on any of it?
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Old Jun 5, 2012 | 11:10 AM
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Most opinionated forum on the Internet and nobody wants to express theirs? bump
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Old Jun 5, 2012 | 11:13 AM
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you know what, free bump for you.
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Old Jun 5, 2012 | 11:39 AM
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I have the AEM kit.. It works great, although if I could go back, id get an AIS system. The quality of their stuff just looks so much better. Also, you can buy a check valve from AIS for $20 & it'll hold much better then the AEM one. The AEM check valve is junk. Having the LED with the AEM kit is very nice, but you can get something very similar from AIS.
BTW.. AIS is alcOhol injection systems.
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Old Jun 5, 2012 | 01:51 PM
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I've looked at the AIS system also just seemed like it was overpriced. May have to look more into it though. Thanks for the input
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Old Jun 5, 2012 | 01:58 PM
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Surprised nobody mentioned devils own, they make good stuff.
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Old Jun 5, 2012 | 02:01 PM
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E85...
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Old Jun 5, 2012 | 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by bluebalt07
I'm strongly considering running meth with my setup after I install my new rods and pistons and I've narrowed it down to these two. There's things about both that I like so I'm just looking for input from people that have used these systems about what they'd recommend. I like the fact that the AEM system comes with a controller with indicators for low fluid, pump running etc., and the fact that the nozzles come with check valves so the meth stops flowing when the pump kicks off. However, I like the fact that the snow kit is just a pressure activated on/off switch whereas the aem is a progressive kit. I'm leaning towards the aem other than that it is progressive but I'm just wondering if I set the start psi and full psi to the same or very close to the same psi level if it would be like just having that pressure activated on/off switch. Opinions on any of it?
they both do their jobs so take your pick

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E85...
there is alot to be had iat2 wise running water/meth with e85
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Old Jun 5, 2012 | 02:20 PM
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I didn't know that... I thought it was pointless to run both
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Old Jun 5, 2012 | 02:32 PM
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e85 isent a cooling mod as some think it is your iat2 will still sky rocket the cooler denser you make it the power potential will go up and not to mention a cooler blower is a happier blower you should try a 50 shot
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Originally Posted by mrbelvedere
they both do their jobs so take your pick



there is alot to be had iat2 wise running water/meth with e85
Just trying to see which kit is the best bang for the buck basically. And I'd run e if it was available near me
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Old Jun 5, 2012 | 04:46 PM
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Starting to think AIS is the way I should go. TStone is right it looks like they have the best quality kit so I'll just have to pony up a little more money lol. Also, anyone know what nozzles come with the AIS kit and which size would be good for me to run with a 2.8 pulley?
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Old Jun 5, 2012 | 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by bluebalt07
Starting to think AIS is the way I should go. TStone is right it looks like they have the best quality kit so I'll just have to pony up a little more money lol. Also, anyone know what nozzles come with the AIS kit and which size would be good for me to run with a 2.8 pulley?
Call Rodney at AIS. Tell him Junior sent you. He custom tailors the nozzle size to your build. Not like Snow who has everything boxed up and send's you 2-3 different nozzles in a kit that all might be to small. After talking to Rodney you will be very impressed.
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Old Jun 5, 2012 | 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by euthanasia
Call Rodney at AIS. Tell him Junior sent you. He custom tailors the nozzle size to your build. Not like Snow who has everything boxed up and send's you 2-3 different nozzles in a kit that all might be to small. After talking to Rodney you will be very impressed.
Ok I will definitely do that. Thanks for the info
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i run lebante motorsports kit...pricey as hell but it was well worth it...digital controller to show the spray, self cailibration, fail safe on the screen,shows IDCs all the good stuff but i would go with snow performance outta ur choices
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Old Jun 5, 2012 | 07:59 PM
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i run lebante motorsports kit...pricey as hell but it was well worth it...digital controller to show the spray, self cailibration, fail safe on the screen,shows IDCs all the good stuff but i would go with snow performance outta ur choices
You know Dan Labonte aka Lanbonte Motorsports went out of busniess a little over a year ago? BTW thats who was making the controllers for AIS before Dan had to get a full time job. You can thank Matt Snow for putting Dan out of busniess.

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ya i bought mine 2 years ago before they went out
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