I want to install my AEM intake and when i took off the factory air filter there is this box with a flap and a hole. Could someone pls explain to me what this is.

 

Below the air box is the intake resonator (big box under the air box). It's to reduce noise and prevent water from getting into the intake.

 

Do i need to remove it or does it even matter

 

you have to remove it to install your CAI.

Instructions - http://www.abunchofcars.com/diy_page.../resonator.htm


easy

 

but to install my aem intake i dont need to remove it

 

you prob have a SR

 

You might as well take if off, even if you have the short ram intake. The resonator is just in the way, and its probably blocking some air that your new intake could get at.

 

"Below the air box is the intake resonator (big box under the air box). It's to reduce noise and prevent water from getting into the intake."

Is the second part a fact? I mean i dont want to worry about mine being removed.

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Ya its a fact but you dont have to worry about water getting into your ride unless you have a CAI and you are driving through water that would basically be coming in your doors or your front falls into a deep ass puddle.

All the worry about sucking water up, is just that worry. If you drive like a normal person and dont take your car for a swim then you will be fine.

I think thats what you were asking???

 

Even if you have a SRI, you still have to take off the resonator box, whats the point of a SRI when you won't get any air flow because the reonator blocks air flow. Take off the bumper and remove it.

 

Like I said TAKE THAT THING OFF!!!!

 

My bad, you did say that before, I just skim thru the posts and didn't see yours.

 

What is that mini-cover for?

http://www.abunchofcars.com/diy_page...per_%20070.jpg

Can I just take that off for a little better airflow?

 

Here is a DIY to take off the resonator...

http://www.abunchofcars.com/diy_page.../resonator.htm

 

Oh I wasnt talking sh#t, I was just saying you agree with me! Thanks bro

 

:smackhead I just saw the url...sorry.

 

I think that little cover is just to make the engine compartment look more uniform - just looks. You really dont want any airflow from inside the engine cause its hotter. You will get your air from behind the bumper, just leave it on.