So what are soem of the difference/advantages to the two different CAI setups? Other than price - the AEM is about 215, and the Xephyr is about 185. Are the setups comparable in time and energy? Any input is greatly appreciated. I have nit thought much about mods yet, but would like to learn how key is this one....

 

Not this again

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2001 Silver 3.2CLS
-Muds, Spoiler, Hardwire 8500, Prolarg M-6 lamps
Planning: Comptech Headers, Sways, CAI

 

Xephyr includes an EM bypass valvce and you can convert it to a RAM air..

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Eat Safe, Use Condiments
red CL-S, non-Nav

 

empeters is right, the Xephyr intake comes with the AEM water bypass valve installed. Since the pipe is cut, you can convert to a short ram intake. With AEM, they want another $40 for the bypass vavle, plus you have to cut the pipe yourself and install it.

Do a search on the board history, you'll find a really big discussion on this. There was an issue of bolting the induction pipe to the car. AEM does that, and the new Xephyr powdercoated induction pipes do that as well. Ask chris for details ... since it's his shop ... hehe ... www.xephyrperformance.com

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Black 2001 Type S
*Xephyr Cold Air Intake
*PIAA 19169 Road Lamps
*Acura Winter Mats
*Mudguards
*Mobile 1 Synthetic
*Rockford 500a2
*Pioneer 12" @ 400w (x2)
---Still 2 rims not scratched---

 

I did the search.. only about 57 strings.. wow.... I think I will go with the Red Xephyr to match the car. I just have to wait a month or so. I just bought the car (160 miles), and I promised my motorcycle a new Corbin seat first...

 

dlp,

Also, AEM has a built in velocity stack to smooth out air flow, whereas Xephyrs' dos\es not....but the difference in HP is marginal at best IMO.

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Frank
01-S White/Parchment
Comptech Sways & Springs