aem/injen intakes (again)

[capnsavem]

question.... for people that have seen both the injen and aem intakes installed on a p5... are there any clearance issues with the aem elbow, as apposed to the injen one, which i know fits like a glove?

if that is the case...do you think that the injen elbow (the flexible rubber one) can be swapped in place of the steel elbow provided by aem?

discuss amongst ya'selves... then post.

thanks!

[L8R]

go with injen. i have seen the AEM elbow rub. ebay has the cheap CAI's with the plastic elbows. just change the filter. peace

[GHOSTWHISPER]

my injen was great then i sold it, and bought a aem, and I got a hole in it from rubbing, and there are proabably nice little aluminum particles in my motor

[Brandon's PR5]

Had the aem shorty and switched to the The injen CAI. It sounds better and fits in there perfect. Don't see a prob with it.

[Mmmmmken]

If you want the best, buy the Injen... I did and I'm completely satisfies with it. If you don't want the best, then get an imitation or something less. Engineering is everything.

[CTpro5]

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[SkinnyJoint]

yea i have injen and love it, i know alot of ppl know quality parts cuzu can get the cheap on off ebay or whatever but ima name whore as well plus good craftsman is expected from injen not for imitation

[chaosProtege]

i havent had any problems with my AEM. tho the injen is louder when accelerating.

[capnsavem]

i actually have an injen... the purtty black piping edition... but i took it off when i had warranty work done... and now i lost the soft mount thing... those who have an injen know what im talking about (the double sided screw mount with rubber surround)

any idea where i can get that mount???

[Salmon_Rob]

i havent had any problems with my AEM. tho the injen is louder when accelerating.id say go with the injen. mine looks better than jesses ;)

[Suliman]

I personally like my AEM short ram, fits well, no need to relocate anything, etc etc...

http://sportbikeguy.com/scans/p5/DCP_1569_w400.JPG


http://sportbikeguy.com/scans/p5/DCP_1570_w400.JPG

[chaosProtege]

id say go with the injen. mine looks better than jesses ;)

thanks, robert. its a personal preference. that and the aem was $50-60 cheaper.

[Salmon_Rob]

lol im just playin brotha. i got my injen for a ridiculously good price. otherwise, i would have gotten an ebay

[capnsavem]

see in these pics by suliman (thanks) you can see a bit the elbow pipe part of the aem behind the MAF... i think the injen rubber flexible elbow can be used in its place and connect directly to the MAF... what does everyone think?

I personally like my AEM short ram, fits well, no need to relocate anything, etc etc...

http://sportbikeguy.com/scans/p5/DCP_1569_w400.JPG


http://sportbikeguy.com/scans/p5/DCP_1570_w400.JPG

[Mmmmmken]

Short ram = warm air... kinda misses the concept of a cold air intake.

[L8R]

that elbow piece on the injen pipe is pretty much stuck on there. good luck pulling it off if u decide to go for it... well at least my L shape connector is stuck on hahah

peace

[BeNegative]

go with injen. i have seen the AEM elbow rub. ebay has the cheap CAI's with the plastic elbows. just change the filter. peace


tell me about that....thanks 4 reminding me chris...i gotta fix my prob b4 i get a hole...*grunt*

[DE31]

why dont you guys with the aem intake use this.

http://www.uscybercorp.com/ccp51/media/images/product_category/rn.jpg

it says no rub so it should help.

[JCell]

injen, there is no substitute

[capnsavem]

why dont you guys with the aem intake use this.

http://www.uscybercorp.com/ccp51/media/images/product_category/rn.jpg

it says no rub so it should help.

bwaahahaha! (lol)

[anarchistchiken]

You guys realize that this is a metal pipe with a filter attached to the end of it, right? Why in the name of god anyone would spend more than $100 for a shiny pipe that adds maybe 2 hp at the crank is just beyond me. The ebay intakes are a direct replica of the Injen ones. They are the same! The one I got has plastic connectors instead of silicon, but just make sure the kit has silicon connectors, buy a k&n or apexi filter, and it is just as good if not better as the injen one.

And to the guy who said "engineering is everything" you are a tool. It's a bent pipe! What the hell kind of engineering is gonna go into a mandrel bent pipe!

[SlimMilkMan327]

the ebay cai kit with the black connectors, are they silicon or plastic?

[chaosProtege]

just put a cone filter on the end of the rubber stock tube.....since its just a pipe with a filter anyways.

[Mmmmmken]

and kneel to your rebel flag... backwoods redneck!

[Salmon_Rob]

who the fuck are you talking to.

[CanMP5]

Why are some of you guys having "rubbing" with the AEM intake. I've had mine for years and never had an issue with it, fits perfectly...maybe I am just lucky who knows? but you shouldn't have any issues.

[CTpro5]

You have the 5 speed version or auto?? Mine was the auto version that's having problems.



Why are some of you guys having "rubbing" with the AEM intake. I've had mine for years and never had an issue with it, fits perfectly...maybe I am just lucky who knows? but you shouldn't have any issues.

[CanMP5]

You have the 5 speed version or auto?? Mine was the auto version that's having problems.

the 5 spd version...but i've installed the auto on another P5 and it fit fine. The only thing diff. is that it was couple of years ago so maybe newer ones have a prob. (like a bad batch)

[CTpro5]

That's what i'm thinking too,a bad batch.Hopfully AEM will sent me an replacement that fits like a glove.



the 5 spd version...but i've installed the auto on another P5 and it fit fine. The only thing diff. is that it was couple of years ago so maybe newer ones have a prob. (like a bad batch)

[MacBipes]

I am getting ready to order my INJEN intake (thanks to all that agree on INJEN). I can get the polished for cheaper than the black powerded, so I am going with polished. I think it will look better, anywho.

My question: should I pay the $40 to get it installed, or is it fairly easy to install myself? The questiion is whether or not you have to remove the bumper. Lemme know. Thanks!

Once I get that solved, Greddy Revolution or Magnaflo exhaust?

And, whoever said they only add 2HP is funny. You make me laugh.

[Salmon_Rob]

itll take you like 45 minutes tops. and the 2whp thing is true lol

[protege02]

get a k&n typhoon intake. you get extra brackets for relocating the coolant bottle thing and some other parts, and you can convert from cai/sri easily. so you get both a cai and sri intake and extra brackets for relocating for about the same price of an injen. vividracing.com has it for about $230 with shipping. also, k&n has great customer service.

[capnsavem]

werd on the minimal hp....

but it sounds way more gangsta when its suckin' air, and it makes you feel cooler! (hump)

[JCell]

like a turbo sound (ricer)

[Mmmmmken]

OK... I installed my Injen CAI with the help of another P% owner, It took a bit more than an hour, so don't buy the 1/2 hour or 45 minute thing. A few touch angles, etc, but can be done in the garage or a driveway easily. We removed the front wheel to access underneathe for the filter area.

Personally, if you can get someone to do it for $40, and your time is worth more than that, I'd pay it! I foyu like playing with the car, then do it yourself, you can't really screw it up... just make sure your clamps are nice and tight, and center the pipe thru the hole so you don't get any rubbing. I added a second bracket for the overflow tank, kinda thought the solo one provided needed a bit more support.




{I am getting ready to order my INJEN intake (thanks to all that agree on INJEN). I can get the polished for cheaper than the black powerded, so I am going with polished. I think it will look better, anywho.

My question: should I pay the $40 to get it installed, or is it fairly easy to install myself? The questiion is whether or not you have to remove the bumper. Lemme know. Thanks!

Once I get that solved, Greddy Revolution or Magnaflo exhaust?

And, whoever said they only add 2HP is funny. You make me laugh.}

[protege02]

OK... I installed my Injen CAI with the help of another P% owner, It took a bit more than an hour, so don't buy the 1/2 hour or 45 minute thing. A few touch angles, etc, but can be done in the garage or a driveway easily. We removed the front wheel to access underneathe for the filter area.

Personally, if you can get someone to do it for $40, and your time is worth more than that, I'd pay it! I foyu like playing with the car, then do it yourself, you can't really screw it up... just make sure your clamps are nice and tight, and center the pipe thru the hole so you don't get any rubbing. I added a second bracket for the overflow tank, kinda thought the solo one provided needed a bit more support.




{I am getting ready to order my INJEN intake (thanks to all that agree on INJEN). I can get the polished for cheaper than the black powerded, so I am going with polished. I think it will look better, anywho.

My question: should I pay the $40 to get it installed, or is it fairly easy to install myself? The questiion is whether or not you have to remove the bumper. Lemme know. Thanks!

Once I get that solved, Greddy Revolution or Magnaflo exhaust?

And, whoever said they only add 2HP is funny. You make me laugh.}

you dont have to take the wheel off. just unscrew the 4 screws by the area to pull down the plastic piece and put the filter in there. also there is a screw that pops out in the wheelwell. just pop it out with a flathead.