Contour Enthusiasts Group Archives Forums Modifications Duratec Performance AEM Intake?

Ok so i've been reading and i noticed that intakes don't give hardly any power so is there any disadvantage if i got an AEM system over the BAT combo i want that straight through part that goes from the mass to the tb as well as the filter. Is the AEM intake bad i know that is a decent company but i wanted to know if anyone on here had it and what they thought of it.

So why are you not asking about the big K&N w/ a MAF adaptor and a heatshield?

This WILL be on the summer midterm exam.

AEM? Yeah, there are lots of aftermarket mfrs for hondas, aren't there?

AEM = RICE and over priced at that

You are better off with a MAF adater a BAT intake pipe and a S&B Powerstack IMO

or an AFE and a homemade heatshield

i was looking for feedback on the product to see about quality, since the hp gain from the intake is really low it seems like it doesn't really matter what brand you go with the performance gains would probably be the same. I think that the aem looks kinda sharp and it is a few bucks cheaper than the bat combo with the straight alum. pipe.
If you guys are going to tell me to go with the Bat i'd at least like to know why it is better than the AEM which is a fairly reputible company.

I've got you beat. for price you can't beat my combo even with a stick. I too set out to get a intake system for my 2000 csvt last month. After much search and -READING- forums . I desided to got with my current set up. The heatshield is a must!!! I can't stress that enough.

I first started with a KKM maf adapter which i scored off ebay for the low price of $10. Next it was time to get a filter from what i've gathered the K&N ru-3530 was the one to use.after a quick call to summit racing i got one for $37.next was time for a heatsheild. i attempted to fab one myself out of plexiglass but it turned out to be more trouble than it was worth.

I almost sold out and bought a weapon-R aluminum heatsheild but didn't. I read somemore and disided to give the rubbermaid/tupperware heatsheild a try.

so i looked around the house and found a rubbermaid breadbox after the measurements i cut to fit -measure twice cut once - .then i was faced with a problem of how to get the heatsheid to seal against the hood. back to the forums and i was off to LOWES hardware store.

once at Lowes i found some pipe insolation the was $2 for 6 feet. what a country.I love america.

so for the low price of $55 plus shipping i now have a bad a$$ intake setup. All intakes are not created equal!
Mine really has a growl and more pull for 4K rpms all the way to redline. If you want some pics feel free to email me
revlimter@aol.com and i'll shoot them your way.

Oh yea i have an aem cold air with the foam air bypass
attachment that cost me $270 on my 91 accord. it doesn't sound half as good as my K&n setup on my 2000 csvt.The only thing the aem intake is good for it lighting up you pocket.
use the money you've save but going the K&n ru-3530 , maf adapter and heatsheild route and buy your self a bat intake pipe.

i wouldnt say aem is rice. i think they make a quality product. the problem might be its for the cougar and so far the cougar intakes seem to have maf adapter that dont line up well on the tours, potentially not allowing optimal airflow

Ding! Ding! Ding!

We have a winner!