Curious if there is a big difference between the AEM and Injen CAIs. Injen has some pretty high HP gains on their site. I know they both list claims based on having upgraded exhaust as well. Any feedback is greatly appreciated...

You will be happy with both.

Some have said they went from a Volant or AEM over to the Injen, and noticed a power increase.. Im told one guy showed a gain when he dyno'd his truck also.

Either way, both, including the Volant are great intakes.

First off, I'm new and I'm excited about joining this site.

Now, for the CAI... what about a K&N? Many sites offer Injen, Vlant, and K&N. Most people on this site have the Volant. Any idea why no one seems to go with K&N?

Thanks.

The Volant is prefer cause it's seal off from the engine (true cold air intake). Nothing wrong with K&N IMO. S&B is a new intake on the market that's sealed off also limilar to Volant. Most intake will give about the same numbers. I think the little extra power for the Injen come from the filter design, stack velocity. Some like the AEM/Fram Boost for the dry filter, no oil needed.

if it were from AEM and injen , i would say injen., but put olant in the pcture, and i would say volant, it looka performs and sounds great!@

If I had no budget constraints (or need to clear with the boss/wife) I would switch over from the AEM to the Injen. Hey, at least I have the AEM.....

They were all tested and came up within a HP or two of each other, so buy on price, looks, sound, etc. not power improvement. ;)

Good info guys. That helps alot. I'm not looking to do too much to my mada. I'm still new to tuning an SUV, to be honest.

Thanks again.

Hey faircloth79,Welcome to CA, Nice Avatar...lol

First off, I'm new and I'm excited about joining this site.

Now, for the CAI... what about a K&N? Many sites offer Injen, Vlant, and K&N. Most people on this site have the Volant. Any idea why no one seems to go with K&N?

Thanks.
Welcome to the club.

Dude, is that a YUGO in your Avatar!?!?:eek:

Looks like a Ford Fiesta to me.

Welcome to the club faircloth79!!!!!!

Yeah, a Fiesta is a supercar next to a Yugo. :D

Yugo was the Bic Disposable of cars!

Yeah, a Fiesta is a supercar next to a Yugo. :D


LOL!! Hey it gets you from point A to point B!
Welcome to the club faircloth79! This site a great forum with its information and members! Enjoy!

If I had no budget constraints (or need to clear with the boss/wife) I would switch over from the AEM to the Injen. Hey, at least I have the AEM.....


Another vote for Injen. You get what you pay for.

I like Volant, but Injen is whatI'd pick from the two listed.

I feel you guys, but is it REALLY worth another $100? I think I'm going with the Volant because of the cleaner look. Plus, I kinda agree with the whole "sealed" scenario. CAI's work best, IMO anyway, being sealed.

I'm torn... in the end, it's all about perspective.

Does look > power or power > look. Decisions, decisions.

By the way... I'll be getting some 24's soon. Prolly gonna go with Giovannas, but not sure yet.

IMHO, I don't think a CAI would prove beneficial w/o the addition of an exhaust, downpipe & header. I have a AEM CAI and didn't notice anything until I completed that set w/the downpipe w/a high flow cat... only then did I really feel the car sucking in the air like a $2 hooker...
I seriously doubt a CAI of any brand by itself would produce substantial power gains... maybe 2hp? If it was me and I was looking for a little extra power, I would put that extra $200-$250 towards an exhaust... but that's just my opinion :)

Well, I just purchased the Injen. I read several posts and talked with a large amount of people, including my dad... who's a master mechanic.

So, I'll be getting it in a few days and I'll let you guys know what I see as far as performance. I won't be taking it to Dyno or anything, but we'll see how it feels on the road.

Later,

I just bought a CAI from Injen. Cool sounding adn a noticeable response. I also did the 2* advance.