Can removing the AEM bypass make that much of a difference???
#1
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Can removing the AEM bypass make that much of a difference???
I finally got the AEM coupling in the mail today, so I could remove my bypass valve.
I took the car out so see if:
a) it was any quieter
b) if the horrible humming was gone
and
4) to see if there was any difference in power
a) and b) were yes and so was c) err.. 4)
Or am I losing my mind???
I'm not saying I gained 10whp from removing the thing, but now my tires break loose through first gear and I get a little chirp when going into second. I NEVER got this when I had the bypass valve on.
Maybe it's road conditions combined with cold temps. But I've driven many times in the exact same conditions as today and never had these increased power feelings and poor traction through 1st gear.
Is my mind playing Jedi tricks on me again???
I took the car out so see if:
a) it was any quieter
b) if the horrible humming was gone
and
4) to see if there was any difference in power
a) and b) were yes and so was c) err.. 4)
Or am I losing my mind???
I'm not saying I gained 10whp from removing the thing, but now my tires break loose through first gear and I get a little chirp when going into second. I NEVER got this when I had the bypass valve on.
Maybe it's road conditions combined with cold temps. But I've driven many times in the exact same conditions as today and never had these increased power feelings and poor traction through 1st gear.
Is my mind playing Jedi tricks on me again???
#2
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Re: Can removing the AEM bypass make that much of a difference???
Originally posted by Scrib
I finally got the AEM coupling in the mail today, so I could remove my bypass valve.
I took the car out so see if:
a) it was any quieter
b) if the horrible humming was gone
and
4) to see if there was any difference in power
a) and b) were yes and so was c) err.. 4)
Or am I losing my mind???
I'm not saying I gained 10whp from removing the thing, but now my tires break loose through first gear and I get a little chirp when going into second. I NEVER got this when I had the bypass valve on.
Maybe it's road conditions combined with cold temps. But I've driven many times in the exact same conditions as today and never had these increased power feelings and poor traction through 1st gear.
Is my mind playing Jedi tricks on me again???
I finally got the AEM coupling in the mail today, so I could remove my bypass valve.
I took the car out so see if:
a) it was any quieter
b) if the horrible humming was gone
and
4) to see if there was any difference in power
a) and b) were yes and so was c) err.. 4)
Or am I losing my mind???
I'm not saying I gained 10whp from removing the thing, but now my tires break loose through first gear and I get a little chirp when going into second. I NEVER got this when I had the bypass valve on.
Maybe it's road conditions combined with cold temps. But I've driven many times in the exact same conditions as today and never had these increased power feelings and poor traction through 1st gear.
Is my mind playing Jedi tricks on me again???
I have a g-tech pro in my car. I'll give it a whirl tonight once traffic settles down. I'm hoping for a 14.1 with my new tires anyway . Maybe even a 14.0 if a do a lil work.
Had a 14.29 on a 50 degree day and near bald stock tires.
24deg 53% humidity right now, probably be a bit colder in a few hours.
b.t.w.
What did you use to join the pipes where the valve was?
#3
Purchased: April 28, 2001
Re: Can removing the AEM bypass make that much of a difference???
Originally posted by Scrib
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Is my mind playing Jedi tricks on me again???
...
Is my mind playing Jedi tricks on me again???
#4
Suzuka Master
The bypass valve kills power -- you're not dreaming.
It kills power by:
1. Creating turbulent airflow in the intake.
2. Pulling in hot air from the engine compartment. The flaps open with the greatest of ease and you're pulling in plenty of hot air at WOT.
3. Changing the resonance in the intake.
Note: the loss from turbulence is only supposed to be around 2-3HP (from a few AEM folks).
Note: the hot air ingestion depends on myriad conditions and factors. For example, how long has the car been sitting? Has the car been moving along in slow traffic?
I did some measurements one day with an electric thermometer in the area where I would have put my bypass valve -- that will continue to sit in its box -- and the temps were in the 180-200+ F range. The temp goes down as the car moves at higher speeds on the freeway, etc...
YMMV
It kills power by:
1. Creating turbulent airflow in the intake.
2. Pulling in hot air from the engine compartment. The flaps open with the greatest of ease and you're pulling in plenty of hot air at WOT.
3. Changing the resonance in the intake.
Note: the loss from turbulence is only supposed to be around 2-3HP (from a few AEM folks).
Note: the hot air ingestion depends on myriad conditions and factors. For example, how long has the car been sitting? Has the car been moving along in slow traffic?
I did some measurements one day with an electric thermometer in the area where I would have put my bypass valve -- that will continue to sit in its box -- and the temps were in the 180-200+ F range. The temp goes down as the car moves at higher speeds on the freeway, etc...
YMMV
#5
Suzuka Master
Re: Re: Can removing the AEM bypass make that much of a difference???
Originally posted by edgalang
Maybe...but for sure, you are definitely taking in cleaner air now.
Maybe...but for sure, you are definitely taking in cleaner air now.
Anyone who buys the bypass valve should try breathing through it with their hand over one end and see how easy it is to "breathe" through it. IMO, the flaps open way too easily.
#6
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Re: Re: Can removing the AEM bypass make that much of a difference???
Originally posted by SiGGy
What did you use to join the pipes where the valve was?
What did you use to join the pipes where the valve was?
Don't even ask what I had to pay for it with taxes and shipping... :o
#7
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Just came back from swapping the bypass back in and trying it on the same road. The results were NOT the same. While there was plenty of "get", the bypass-less CAI seems to scoot my car a little quicker.
Again though, my bypass is a little borked. When installed, it produces an awful humming noise from the engine bay.
Again though, my bypass is a little borked. When installed, it produces an awful humming noise from the engine bay.
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#8
Suzuka Master
Re: Re: Re: Can removing the AEM bypass make that much of a difference???
Originally posted by Scrib
I ordered another one of the couplers that joins the CAI to the throttle body. Another application for that part is to take the place of the bypass.
Don't even ask what I had to pay for it with taxes and shipping... :o
I ordered another one of the couplers that joins the CAI to the throttle body. Another application for that part is to take the place of the bypass.
Don't even ask what I had to pay for it with taxes and shipping... :o
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Can removing the AEM bypass make that much of a difference???
Originally posted by EricL
It's just 3" silicone hose...
It's just 3" silicone hose...
I just gave up and ordered one from an AEM reseller.
#10
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Can removing the AEM bypass make that much of a difference???
Originally posted by Scrib
I know... But I went EVERYWHERE and nobody had anything close. Autozone, PepBoys, Home Depot, Lowes, plumbing stores... The closest thing was a PVC pipe coupler. The problem was it was 1/2" inch thick rubber and the internal diameter was 3.5". That'd never make a good seal on the CAI.
I just gave up and ordered one from an AEM reseller.
I know... But I went EVERYWHERE and nobody had anything close. Autozone, PepBoys, Home Depot, Lowes, plumbing stores... The closest thing was a PVC pipe coupler. The problem was it was 1/2" inch thick rubber and the internal diameter was 3.5". That'd never make a good seal on the CAI.
I just gave up and ordered one from an AEM reseller.
"Nitrile/SBR Rubber Hose
Black 3 ply reinforced rubber hose for intercooler pipe connections
It's down the page. The silicone is about $2.60 an inch for the 3" diameter stuff.
The "Nitrile/SBR Rubber Hose" is fine at $18 per foot ($4.50 each -> four 3x3” chunks)
http://www.roadraceengineering.com/hoseandclamps.htm
#12
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Ran a 14.150 /wo bypass and a 14.190 /w bypass. I need to wait for it to warm up a bit and try again. I still had some wheel spin. Best runs to date! 19 degrees out. I need to get my launch perfected with these new tires.
I definetly agree it's better without the bypass. Oh ya, and my second bypass now is broken too. The bonding agent they used to adhere the 2 molds together has started to give. At least I guess I can glue them back together.
I definetly agree it's better without the bypass. Oh ya, and my second bypass now is broken too. The bonding agent they used to adhere the 2 molds together has started to give. At least I guess I can glue them back together.
#13
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is that w/ n2o, SiGGy?
#14
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Originally posted by mattg
is that w/ n2o, SiGGy?
is that w/ n2o, SiGGy?
Best I could do was 14.29 (14.3) with the old tires. Guess these new Sumitomo HTR+ 235/45-17's helped a bit. But it's still cold out right now. Probably get a little better traction in the spring.
#16
Suzuka Master
AEM bypass patent/exploded view links
This is just a FYI -- here is the Patent Page for the bypass valve (if anyone is interested):
AEM BYPASS PATENT (US #6,394,128)
Note: IMO, the design has changed a bit.
Exploded image of device from patent app (need plug-in):
Exploded view of bypass valve (from patent)
AEM BYPASS PATENT (US #6,394,128)
Note: IMO, the design has changed a bit.
Exploded image of device from patent app (need plug-in):
Exploded view of bypass valve (from patent)
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