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Old 03-02-2004, 05:35 PM
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Default J's intake VS AEM short ram : Which to buy

I am having trouble deciding which intake to get. these can be found at dragracing.com

the J's STYLE intake is 69.99 shipped



the AEM short ram is 74.99 shipped




which one will give me more gains? and which one has more qualtity (fit/finish)?

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EDIT:

here is another one if found

89.99 at modacar.com




Modacar offers its New Cold Air Induction Systems. Mandrel-bent, polished tube with a re-useable filter. These Modacar Cold Air Intake System provides increased power as it draws cold air. Complete with hardware and TIG welded fittings.


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The J's wil probably get more power and its cheaper.
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ive seen the j's knock off go for 45 shipped. check around. as far as performance, i think they are about equal.
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i'd get the j's if it had a carb EO. stupid cali smog
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alright i think i will go with the j's. anyone know how much WHP im looking at here? (d16z6)

i also hear the J's being real loud, not complaining just asking.
Old 03-02-2004, 05:58 PM
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you will probably not see any REAL gains. Its an intake on a basically stock engine....it'll give you sound and when combined with later improvements, it will be better.

either design is fine. Pick which you like
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just get a damn cheapie ebay intake if you're getting a shorty intake.
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i would get a cheap ebay cai.
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I think that about sums it up.
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Go with a cheapo intake and save up for a swap or boost.
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got witht he real deal

don't cop out

and well if u going cheap might as well get the ebay cai
as someone posted

since u want cheap performance

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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by krazie1 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">got witht he real deal

don't cop out

and well if u going cheap might as well get the ebay cai
as someone posted

since u want cheap performance

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you speak as though it's wrong to spend less money on an equal part.... considering they both do the same thing..

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its just like a clothing label..thats what you pay for..they r all the same..
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Archidictus &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

I think that about sums it up.</TD></TR></TABLE>

sooooo wrong
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I have a brand new in the box red fake J's intake. $55 gets it. I work in Rockville and can meet you anytime during the day. dwnthehatch@yahoo.com
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where did you find that fake J's intake?
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by thrty8street &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">alright i think i will go with the j's. anyone know how much WHP im looking at here? (d16z6)</TD></TR></TABLE>

you might gain 0.0056958 WHP, IF youre lucky..


<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Dimi &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I hae the J's Style intake. Sounds good. Supposedly someone on H-A dynoed and gained 3 hp but lost 1lb of tq. Dunno...
But, if I can go back, I'd get the AEM shortram for $75, same price I got this one for shipped. J's style looks like a whale's *****. I want something that fits smoothly and doens't rub on the strut tower.

Tell you what, sell you mine for $60 shipped. Pretty new, like 2 months old. No scratches. It's red. With coupling, hose and filter.

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ok, sure dood!
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get the ***** intake
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i'd go with the AEM because it comes with a good filter.
i'm running ebay piping with k&n filter because it's cheapest.
between the two, i'd prefer the better filter of the AEM.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Jonas99 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i'd go with the AEM because it comes with a good filter.
i'm running ebay piping with k&n filter because it's cheapest.
between the two, i'd prefer the better filter of the AEM. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Bitch you can change the filter on the cheaper intake.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by bearboy80 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i would get a cheap ebay cai.</TD></TR></TABLE>

exactly. Most ebay intakes are 2piece too, so if you live in a rainy area you can go short ram during the winter/early spring and cold air during summer and fall
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id rock the fake jays painted black
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j's intake is sweet, plus when you get on the throttle it sounds like your stomping on the foot of a retard in a straight jacket.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by sickSOLvtec &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

exactly. Most ebay intakes are 2piece too, so if you live in a rainy area you can go short ram during the winter/early spring and cold air during summer and fall </TD></TR></TABLE>

or you could just make your own to do this for less than most cai's (maybe not the really cheap ebay ones)
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So there really is no difference (besides the washable filter) between the cheap Ebay CAIs and the expensive ones?


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