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12-31-2002, 02:07 AM

I have an AEM CAI on my civic. A friend of mine is looking to buy a CAI. Here's the question. Is there a big difference in the "no name" brands CAI's compared to AEM, or Injen ect?

I've found 2 rather cheap ones on the net. Cyclone, and Arospeed. Anyone have any opinions on these?

*ChrisCantSkate* · 12-31-2002, 09:46 AM

stay AEM

silver · 01-03-2003, 03:08 PM

between those choices I'd take aem, even though I don't particularly like aem that much anymore. You get what you pay for in essence. With aem you are paying for advertisement, employee salaries, dyno testing and r&d. With arospeed you are paying for advertisement, a couple of employee salaries, and a lot less dyno testing and r&d. I prefer injen or k&n when it comes to intakes though, their dyno graphs are not as doctored as aem's it seems.

Jazn671 · 01-07-2003, 06:48 PM

if 1-3 horsepower means that much to you... stay aem... if not, go no name...

silver · 01-08-2003, 07:18 PM

what were the prices on the intakes you saw?
i can do a bomz cai for $120 if you decide to go budget.

*ChrisCantSkate* · 01-08-2003, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Jazn671
if 1-3 horsepower means that much to you... stay aem... if not, go no name...

when your doing basic bolt ons you have to go top quality if you want results, 1-3hp from an intake.. 5 hp from an exaust.. and maybe 2 or 3 from a header(going with cheap ones over a quality peice) will cost you almost .3 or .4 seconds on your 1/4 if you really drive the car to its potential. but if you just wana say i have i/h/e yada yada and be quicker than the stock version of your car... buy parts off ebay

*Addict* · 01-18-2003, 02:52 PM

a96710 · 01-18-2003, 04:56 PM

01-24-2003, 11:03 PM

is injen good?

94_AcCoRd_EX · 01-24-2003, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Civic_Addict
AEM

a96710 · 01-24-2003, 11:29 PM

My friend has an Injen on his 240sx...he likes it

2ndGenTeg · 01-25-2003, 09:49 PM

Personally, I love my AEM. Dyno results typically show AEM with a 10-15% hp edge over competitor's CAIs, and generally a 50-100% hp edge over short rams.

What you pay for: Superior engineering, including: a "tuned" pipe diameter (bigger is not always better), powdercoated finish (looks, longevity, and heat resistance), and a better fit.

IMO, simply a superior product.

12-31-2002, 02:07 AM	#1
Djsteals Posts: n/a	CAI's: Need some advice. I have an AEM CAI on my civic. A friend of mine is looking to buy a CAI. Here's the question. Is there a big difference in the "no name" brands CAI's compared to AEM, or Injen ect? I've found 2 rather cheap ones on the net. Cyclone, and Arospeed. Anyone have any opinions on these?

12-31-2002, 09:46 AM	#2
ChrisCantSkate Thought Police Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: orlando florida Age: 40 Posts: 9,662	stay AEM __________________ Black Vtec Prelude-h22a power'd Many dreams come true, and some have silver linings. I live for my dreams and a pocket full of gold.

01-03-2003, 03:08 PM	#3
silver Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: so cali again Age: 42 Posts: 820	between those choices I'd take aem, even though I don't particularly like aem that much anymore. You get what you pay for in essence. With aem you are paying for advertisement, employee salaries, dyno testing and r&d. With arospeed you are paying for advertisement, a couple of employee salaries, and a lot less dyno testing and r&d. I prefer injen or k&n when it comes to intakes though, their dyno graphs are not as doctored as aem's it seems. __________________ Distributor of proven performance products from top manufacturers such as: Top Secret, Ings+1, J's Racing, Varis, Amuse, ASM, GP Sports, Air Walker, Garage Defend, Kakimoto, BuddyClub, Feel's, Fujitsubo, Porterfield, KG/MM, ORC, Spoon, Mugen, and more than 200 others. If it's in a Hyper Rev, it's in our reach. http://www.bulletproofautomotive.com

01-07-2003, 06:48 PM	#4
Jazn671 1st Gear Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Illinois Age: 44 Posts: 74	if 1-3 horsepower means that much to you... stay aem... if not, go no name... __________________ Suja 1 Motoring 502 E St. Charles Carol Stream, IL 60188 630-407-0711 www.suja1.com AIM:Jazn671

01-08-2003, 07:18 PM	#5
silver Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: so cali again Age: 42 Posts: 820	what were the prices on the intakes you saw? i can do a bomz cai for $120 if you decide to go budget. __________________ Distributor of proven performance products from top manufacturers such as: Top Secret, Ings+1, J's Racing, Varis, Amuse, ASM, GP Sports, Air Walker, Garage Defend, Kakimoto, BuddyClub, Feel's, Fujitsubo, Porterfield, KG/MM, ORC, Spoon, Mugen, and more than 200 others. If it's in a Hyper Rev, it's in our reach. http://www.bulletproofautomotive.com

01-18-2003, 04:56 PM	#8
a96710 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Vancouver, Wa Age: 43 Posts: 1,454	AEM

01-24-2003, 11:29 PM	#11
a96710 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Vancouver, Wa Age: 43 Posts: 1,454	My friend has an Injen on his 240sx...he likes it

01-25-2003, 09:49 PM	#12
2ndGenTeg 4th Gear Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Boulder, CO Age: 43 Posts: 830	Personally, I love my AEM. Dyno results typically show AEM with a 10-15% hp edge over competitor's CAIs, and generally a 50-100% hp edge over short rams. What you pay for: Superior engineering, including: a "tuned" pipe diameter (bigger is not always better), powdercoated finish (looks, longevity, and heat resistance), and a better fit. IMO, simply a superior product.

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