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Old Dec 27, 2011 | 02:04 PM
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Air Intakes

I'm looking into investing into a air intake but I'm debating between a CT Cold Air Box or a AEM cold Air Intake. What you guys think?
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Old Dec 27, 2011 | 02:57 PM
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CT Air Box will gain slightly more hp but CAI sounds much better - depends whats your goal
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Old Dec 27, 2011 | 08:01 PM
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IMHO, go with the Ice Box. Its quiet and looks stock, will give you the same gains as the AEM, and you wont have to worry about deep puddles.
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Old Dec 27, 2011 | 09:20 PM
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if you like the OEM setup, go with CT for the build quality and OEM look, if you want a more aggressive sound and cleaner looking engine bay go with the AEM CAI, you can always use a pre filter and a bypass valve if you're concerned with hydro-locking.

I have the AEM CAI with only the pre filter, and haven't had any problems and I like the sound of it.

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Old Dec 29, 2011 | 03:34 PM
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Depends on what you mean by "cleaner". The stock look with the CT airbox is pretty clean. But getting the AEM will look more aggressive.
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Old Dec 29, 2011 | 08:34 PM
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X2 on the Ice Box...looks great and safer, here in Miami, the AEM would suck up water in no time!
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