With so many CAI's available, I can't really decide which one to go with. I am debating between the Injen, AEM, and Nismo. Anyone know the differences. I heard the Injen had problems when they first came out (car would stall when shifting at 80mph) but have fixed that (anyone know how and how to know that you don't get that model?). I live in the NE so we do get some rain which means I am slightly concerned about sucking in water. To my understanding, this only applies if you're driving through a puddle and not driving in rain/snow. Also, do they all locate the filter element in the same location and is it possible to install w/o taking the front bumper off? Do they all require the same type of install or is one easier than another?
Finally, everyone has their opinions on the CAI kits, but I have heard of it actually making the car slower? Has anyone dyno'd it before and after?
Even though it isn't much, it's always nice spending someone else's money!!!

Thanx for the help!!!

 

CAI are great as long as u have a water bypass valve like on the AEM or Nismo...The filters are all located in the same place so cleaning is a pain when it gets to be time. You could always just do a short ram intake since there is no hydrolock fear and getting to the filter is easier to maintain...

Northface

 

Yeah but I think you're still getting hot air from the engine with the short ram.

 

Heatshield or Stillen uses a box around the filter to keep it cool...both work well

Northface

 

K&N Typhoon. nuff said. No dyno, but Ive had mine for 6 months now and love it. I also have a 3" AeM bypass valve installed to prevent hydrolock.


2004 Coupe, 5AT, Twilight blue / Willow int, K&N Typhoon CAI, Hyper Grounding Kit, Mtek Xenon Fog/High, Clear corners, Hypers, 18's, Aero, tint, Premium, Val 1.

 

Nismo all the way lol i have had it for about 3 months now and i love it!



Black/Black 04, 5AT, Premium, Navi, Aero,Nismo CAI, 8000k hids in foglights