intake

[91 accordlx]

do you guys think autozone intakes are good or not

[blackcb7]

just get one from ebay, probably cheaper and slap a k&n filter on it,

but since you are from socal and if you are worried about the carb sticker then get something like aem that comes with one, unless you find a person selling some

[deevergote]

An intake is a pipe. The difference between a good one and a bad one is 1-2 hp, most likely in a narrow range of the powerband. A good filter will make more of a difference, and will also successfully keep crap out of your engine. Otherwise, there's not much need for anything expensive.

[91 accordlx]

the pipe doesnt mater right so what matters is the filter

[turbomaxx]

the pipe doesnt mater right so what matters is the filter

correct

[91 accordlx]

thanks

[OCR]

ya just ebay the pipe and then go pick up a K&N filter

[91 accordlx]

haw many horces does it improve by

[91blkcoupe]

I like AEM dryflow, you'll get maybe 3-5 hp if your lucky from a short ram.

[1-slw-cord]

you will b better off doing a homemade cold air intake and using a k&n cone ive always had good luck with those





ps if u have a lowered car do not drive in big puddles its a bad idea

[turbomaxx]

youd be lucky to gain 4 hp from an intake upgrade. youll not even notice it.

looks neat tho.

[handovdoom]

So I was looking at replacing my stock intake. I don't plan to do too many mods under the hood, but is it worth paying $100-150CDN for an AEM short ram intake w/ filter? Or should I just get something cheap with a good filter like you guys are saying?

I don't think I'm overly picky, but I don't want crap. I figure if I spend more for an AEM intake I might not have to worry as much about issues arising with it. Make sense?

[JohnD1079]

Handovdoom, that logic works with almost everything else, but not this. $150 is way to much for a short ram. ebay a pipe and put on a good filter, or just by a good filter and replace the stock airbox with it. i dont really see the point of buying a SRI. i just connect the filter to the OEM tube.

PS. the only difference between a AEM and a ebay pipe is that AEM has some special thing around the tube for heat reduction. but it isnt really worth the $100 more.

[deevergote]

The AEM V2 CAI has the surround... the regular one is just a powdercoated pipe. I have a $200 AEM CAI myself (back when I thought it mattered)


The "good" intakes WILL make slightly more power. They are designed for optimal flow, but the difference will be negligable. For that MAYBE 1hp from 5500-6500, it's not worth that much more. Save the $100 and get a cam regrind for much better results!

The intake is one of the few things you can put on your car that is nearly the same regardless of "quality". If you want the brand name bling, then pay the money. That's about all, though.

[SMseagren83]

OEM airbox FTW!

really though, i personally believe in the factory intake design.... just add a drop in K&N. no better no worse than a SRI.

even better take off/out the resonator and leave the lower pipe that goes down to it attached to the airbox and you get cooler air + more sound ( for those in it for the sound)