AEM vs. Xephr CAI??

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Old Apr 10, 2001 | 10:27 PM
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I'm lookin' into buyin' a CAI........most likely gonna get an AEM CAI from here but what do you guys think about the Xephr CAI??

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Old Apr 11, 2001 | 12:18 PM
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Here's a topic that pretty much covered this already...
http://www.acura-tl.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/006607.html

FYI, it costs only $185 with the by-pass installed. Only thing is I don't know if it fits the last gen TL.....

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Old Apr 11, 2001 | 02:29 PM
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It' dosen't look that bad. I don't have a CAI, but for $185.00 with by-pass valve is a realy good deal...The by-pass by itself is $45 bucks. I don't think you should get a CAI(Cold Air Intake) with out the by-pass valve. IF you get it please let us know if it you like it and would recomended. Thanks
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Old Apr 11, 2001 | 02:32 PM
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Originally posted by DANK*TL:
XEYPHER IS NOT EVEN A REAL COMPLETE CAI INTAKE IT STILL USES SOME OF THE STOCK PIPING, PERSONALLY I THINK IT ALSO LOOKS REAL CHEAP, WITH THE HUGE 1982 OBLONG FILTER. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND THE AEM IT LOOKS GOOD, FITS WELL , AND SOUNDS GOOD, ALSO AEM IS JUST A BIGGER AND MORE RESPECTED COMPANY, IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM (WHICH IS UNLIKELY) THEY WILL TAKE CARE OF IT. WHO EVER HEARD OF XEYPHER BEFORE THE NY/NJ MEET?

IF YOU NEED THE AEM CAI WITH BYPASS LET ME KNOW I CAN HOOK IT UP FOR $250 COMPLETE. IT RETAILS FOR 294.00 + 48.00 FOR THE BYPASS. LET ME KNOW IF INTERESTED.

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Hmmm, That's funny, tell that to the Cali Dealers and NJ Dealers who will be stocking this CAI as the intake of choice. I have one and it is AWESOME. Sounds great and works awesome.

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Old Apr 11, 2001 | 07:35 PM
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Originally posted by DANK*TL:
XEYPHER IS NOT EVEN A REAL COMPLETE CAI INTAKE IT STILL USES SOME OF THE STOCK PIPING, PERSONALLY I THINK IT ALSO LOOKS REAL CHEAP, WITH THE HUGE 1982 OBLONG FILTER. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND THE AEM IT LOOKS GOOD, FITS WELL , AND SOUNDS GOOD, ALSO AEM IS JUST A BIGGER AND MORE RESPECTED COMPANY, IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM (WHICH IS UNLIKELY) THEY WILL TAKE CARE OF IT. WHO EVER HEARD OF XEYPHER BEFORE THE NY/NJ MEET?

IF YOU NEED THE AEM CAI WITH BYPASS LET ME KNOW I CAN HOOK IT UP FOR $250 COMPLETE. IT RETAILS FOR 294.00 + 48.00 FOR THE BYPASS. LET ME KNOW IF INTERESTED.

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i agree with eclipse, and dank if you want to sell your product you should look at another website because it looks like you can get the same aem cai off this website for $200. It looks to me like i would save $50 and support the site.

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Old Apr 11, 2001 | 11:58 PM
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XEYPHER IS NOT EVEN A REAL COMPLETE CAI INTAKE IT STILL USES SOME OF THE STOCK PIPING, PERSONALLY I THINK IT ALSO LOOKS REAL CHEAP, WITH THE HUGE 1982 OBLONG FILTER. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND THE AEM IT LOOKS GOOD, FITS WELL , AND SOUNDS GOOD, ALSO AEM IS JUST A BIGGER AND MORE RESPECTED COMPANY, IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM (WHICH IS UNLIKELY) THEY WILL TAKE CARE OF IT. WHO EVER HEARD OF XEYPHER BEFORE THE NY/NJ MEET?

IF YOU NEED THE AEM CAI WITH BYPASS LET ME KNOW I CAN HOOK IT UP FOR $250 COMPLETE. IT RETAILS FOR 294.00 + 48.00 FOR THE BYPASS. LET ME KNOW IF INTERESTED.

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