AEM intake
05-19-2006, 03:37 AM
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AEM intake
I got this aem intake
i got sick of waiting for ms cai
it looks really nice
but the FRONT reinforcement had to be removed to install
that sucks
not to mention now the front bumper is not on a firmly due to the front rebar being done
im not sure how i like the looks of it
kinda looks like the rice front mount intercoolers LOL
i got sick of waiting for ms cai
it looks really nice
but the FRONT reinforcement had to be removed to install
that sucks
not to mention now the front bumper is not on a firmly due to the front rebar being done
im not sure how i like the looks of it
kinda looks like the rice front mount intercoolers LOL
05-19-2006, 03:43 AM
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hmmmmmmmm not sure if im liking it... although its not something i don't like.. but yea.....looks interesting. you feel any gains on it mike? looks pretty krazy though
05-19-2006, 03:53 AM
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it was used so i cleaned it up and have not drove the car yet
i will see if its worth it performance wise tomorrow
otherwise maybe i'll sell it
and get my 4th intake for this car LOL
i had k&n 1 and 2 before this
i will see if its worth it performance wise tomorrow
otherwise maybe i'll sell it
and get my 4th intake for this car LOL
i had k&n 1 and 2 before this
05-19-2006, 10:07 AM
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Looks nice...
I have the AEM too.. and the sound is nice.. not too obvious unless u step on the gas... but the sound is nice...
for me i just forced my way to the the intake in instead of takeing the front reinforcment.. it scratch a little on the tube but then u can't see it so that save me some time..
again, nice add on
I have the AEM too.. and the sound is nice.. not too obvious unless u step on the gas... but the sound is nice...
for me i just forced my way to the the intake in instead of takeing the front reinforcment.. it scratch a little on the tube but then u can't see it so that save me some time..
again, nice add on
05-19-2006, 10:08 AM
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That's weird. Your intake is red like the ones that need to be oiled. My AEM CAI came with a dry filter that's light grey. Does AEM have two kinds of filters they ship for there CAIs? Not that I'm complaining.
05-19-2006, 10:34 AM
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i belive they do have two types of filter
well i drove the car and it sounds very light until you smash on it
no high pitch or ricey sound,
its very strong or solid sounding
only problem i have is whenever i smash on the pedal or get to high rpm's the car seems to blog down or fight it
well i drove the car and it sounds very light until you smash on it
no high pitch or ricey sound,
its very strong or solid sounding
only problem i have is whenever i smash on the pedal or get to high rpm's the car seems to blog down or fight it
05-19-2006, 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by mikeb
only problem i have is whenever i smash on the pedal or get to high rpm's the car seems to blog down or fight it
u sure? I thought cold air intakes breath better at high rpms???
05-19-2006, 07:27 PM
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I have the same intake waiting for my car when I get it back, and for the folks who haven't been following the Mspeed cai, it's pretty much identical save for price I guess. (?) Thanks for taking pics with it, I was hoping to see how it looked with the mazdapseed front 
05-20-2006, 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by SlowLude
That is really exposing it to the elements. I wonder how rocks, water, hail and sleet will affect it?
otherwise that would be a pretty ridiculous location to mount an intake, the MS grill is sturdy, good stuff ... I dont imagine much will be able to get to mine
05-20-2006, 10:48 AM
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nope, didnt even notice his was the replica ! well maybe he will have more problems but i dont have any experience with anything but the authentic ms front, and the grill is pretty secure
05-20-2006, 10:55 AM
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im sure the intake will be fine. its high enough not to suck in too much water and with a grill already in front rocks aren't going to reek havoc on it. hail and sleet won't really affect it down here in socal. it does look really out in the open, but its functional.
