I'm getting my CAI next week and i think i made my final decision on the fujita. is it the right one??

 

OH hell yeah!

 

From what i read, yea. Get it off ebay cuz i got mine for $220 shipped.

 

I've heard you also have to do a lot of cutting with it to make it fit, but I heard it is a great addition.

There is a 'How To' in the how to section.

 

I love my AEM. Honestly though, I don't think one CAI is going to be that different from the next. As long as a reputable company makes it, it's going to be good.

 

i got a 2.2 LS and my fujita has a deep out sound and you definetely feed a difference when it pulls you more.

 

Intake is a intake...just pick one and enjoy.

 

^^^ intake piping is the same, filters can effect how the computer reacts though

 

Most use K & N Filters anyways but I was going to say as long as you're not throwing a code.

 

^^^ which K&N's tend to do. dryflow FTMFW

 

Haven't heard any complaints about the Fujitas other then the pricing, so if you can get it cheap I'd say go for it..Injen seems to be the intake of choice though

 

Maybe cause you guys have MAFs

That sucks.

 

^^^ seems like alot of people are loving AEM now

well that is the vehicle hes putting it on!

 

Fujita pros: Arguably best performance and sound
Cons: Fitament issues (rubs fender), Can throw cel due to oiled filter, most expensive

AEM Pros: Good performance, good sound, dryflow filter = no cels, Sleeper intake...looks stock, slightly cheaper than the rest.
cons: not a complete intake, uses some of the original piping

K&N Pros: No known fitament issues, good performance, good sound, usually dont have to order online, you can get them in easily at alot of performance shops.
Cons: Uses oiled filter and can cause cels.

Injen Pros: arguably best sound/performance,
Cons: Known fitament issues, uses oiled filter and can cause cels.

 

I realize that, I was just saying maybe thats why it throws codes, because of a MAF sensor setup vehicle. I didn't know K & Ns were the culprate.

 

yeah its because of the oiled filter, ive heard of other cars not liking the oil too

 

Didn't know that. Learn something new everyday.

I never really looked into the intake threads as far as why they get codes or anything. What brand filters do they use that are "dry"?

 

AEM dryflow > all.

 

me likes this anamolous guy

 

Be careful, you remember what happened it crocadile dundee

"You call that a knife? Now THIS is a knife!"

 

you really lost me here

 

He's a Aussie...

 

The AEM is great, I have run mine about 15000 miles with no problems. I just ordered the JBP 3in CAI and I am going to get an AEM filter to go back on it, because the one that comes with it is an oiled filter. So I'm sure that the JBP is going to be real fun to put on.

At our last meet there was a guy with a Fujita intake on his car and did sound different. Like everyone else said he had a hard time putting it on and it rubs a little bolt sticking out of the core support.

 

Yeah, as far as the CEL with oiled filters.........I confirmed with a shop supervisor at the dealership that oiled filters have the ability to fudge-up a MAF, and then the MAF and any problems caused by it are not under warranty. He said the dry filters (ie: AEM) don't gunk up the MAF and will not void warranty EVEN IF THEY THROW A CEL (cause there is a flash out for that). So, if you take care to not over-oil a filter (or if you are somehow MAF-less), go ahead and K&N the bitch. I'm thinking better safe than sorry and would use AEM. Notice any GMPP CAI filter is a dry flow - for the 2.2/2.4, for the Silverado's, etc. IT's 'cause of the MAFs.

 

Not true at all, I have mine installed with no cutting and no fitment issues what so ever.

The so-called "fitment issues" with the Fujita are 100% myth. When I installed mine first thing I noted was that the little bracket was in no way shape or form going to be used. It lightly rests againts the bottom of the splash guard RIGHT behind the fog light. Nothing is pushed out, nothing rubs. I know quite a few people with the Injen intake and the fitment on those is HORRIBLE. There's no spot where mine rubs, and I don't get the little "tumor" looking thing on my bumper from the fender being pushed out like a lot of Injen people do.

Not entirely true. Over-oiling CAN cause a CEL, but on the SS's the more pressing issue causing CELs is where the MAF is placed. If the MAF is too close to the filter (which due to the stock location on our cars, it usually IS pretty damn close to the filter...I know Injen and Fujita are) the more likely you are to throw a CEL. Reason is the closer a MAF is to the filter, the more turbulent the air is that hits the MAF and the more likely you are to throw a "lean" or "MAF out of range" code. I believe because of the different design/retention of stock piping, the AEM has the MAF either in the stock location or at least has a different configuration which helps explain the lower instance of CELs. Most cars in general have no issues with CELs and intakes regarless of type of filter used, but then again it's a lot more common to see a MAF farther away from the filter.

If it were simply a matter of oiled vs dry, then why do people who switch to a dry flow on an Injen still throw CELs? Or, better yet, why are we seeing 2.2s and 2.4s with oiled filters NOT throwing as many CELs???? Location, location, location.

On mine I RARELY get a CEL, and when I do it's because of one of three things: 1) there's been a dramatic change in weather - when the temperature first starts to drop in fall it goes nuts. Ditto for when it first starts getting a little warmer in spring. 2) The filter needs cleaned. 3) I've been getting on the car hard, lots of on and off throttle and/or going WOT and then backing off for long periods of time. It's pretty common for me to see a CEL the day after an auto-x or a track day.

:CLEANING TIP: Ways to avoid problems with an oiled filter:
1) Always make sure you don't over oil. Less is more.
2) Buy two filters. Keep one clean. When it's time to clean the filter on the car, put the pre-cleaned one on. Clean the dirty one IMMEDIATELY and oil it, put it in a safe place where it won't get dust and save it for the next time a filter needs cleaned.
3) After you oil the filter, put some rags or paper towels INSIDE the filter. Take a hair dryer on high (don't have to use hot air, cool will work and it's probably actually better since you'll be putting it close to the filter). Put it close to the filter and move it back and forth, slowly work your way up and down all the folds and the whole way around the filter. This will blow excess oil onto the rags or paper towels and NOT onto your MAF later. Obviously remove the rags/towels before puttign the filter back on......