lukelongly

So according to the dynograph on this website, the AEM CAI yields over 19 hp over stock. I am one who doesn't believe a CAI intake can add over 5 hp to any car but this does intrigue me. Plus the dynograph looks like they just created it on an excel spreadsheet. If this is even slightly true, I might just have to pick one up.

http://www.aemonly.com/air-intakes-1...9a7dbc385a535c

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RonJonTL757

This is taken from the sticky thread from 2005. Since this thread has been open for almost 5 years not sure why you made a thread....but

You will see a 5At base run and then 2 runs with the CT exhaust (7.5hp) and the AEM CAI. So 226-199=27-8.0 from CT Exhaust and leave you with 19 so yeah order up. Get the V2 but the V1 is just about the same but the V1's have had issues with the vibration mount breaking.

lukelongly

thanks ronjon. I ordered the v1 because the v2 for my 04 is not CARB exempt. I never came across that sticky but thanks for posting it up as I'm sure there are other AEM CAI skeptics out there.

TheChamp531

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I'm not sure if I believe a AEM intake makes 19WHP. Not true. I'm sure that the Comptech Exhaust made the bulk of that gain. This also could be wrong because of the weather conditions, temperatures, etc...

No way in hell a intake would increase by that much HP unless MAYBE (still doubtful) we're talking about it with a turbo.

RonJonTL757

I hear what ur saying Courtenay but intakes do make more power than most exhausts.

O yeah thanks again for the Comptech Exhaust I love cleaning it up and making it :bling: as much as possible

TheChamp531

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I dunno about that...

How about you gimme it back. I miss the sound

ABP_04TL

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crack kills.... AEM givin 19hp ahahahaha

ussi

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If you're lucky maybe you'll get 1.96hp

Aman

I think an intake can give more potential horsepower, same with the exhaust. But they both make very little real horsepower. You'll be lucky to get 5whp with an intake on a stock car, and 10whp from an exhaust on a stock car

princelybug

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19 extra horses is preposterous.

princelybug

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BTW, OP, your SN is making me think you're Australian.

AtlM5

Most of the CAIs for our cars make about 5whp, but don't say that CAI can't make that kind of power on any car...I think for the mustang gt it'll give you around 25whp and the same for an e60 M5 and many other cars...unfortunately not ours...

RonJonTL757

DID I say 19.6 I meant 9.6 lol

d-townhakuzo

I thought that the V2 passed CARB? It said that somewhere when the box came in. Maybe I am wrong?

princelybug

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^
Nope. Not yet.

Bender

N o effing way will an intake give you 25 hp ever on any car. You have all lost your marbles. You will gain 2 or 3 at WOT max.

RonJonTL757

Your soooo wrong dude

AtlM5

Haha you're probably right Why would someone call me out on things they clearly know nothing about...If you don't know what you are talking about don't say anything and don't say I have lost my marbles

Bender

Listen, I'm sorry that your wrong but you cannot simply bolt on a filter and get 25 hp. That is absurd. Not even at the crank would you see a gain like that from a filter.

alexSU

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+1 and some extra noise

TheChamp531

iTrader: (3)

You may get up to 5 WHP, but very doubtful. The reason why most people with CAIs think they are getting loads of HP is because the fact that the throttle response is better.

AtlM5

OK first of all a CAI is not just a filter, it includes new piping and a filter etc. 2nd: Restrictive stock systems like on a 2006 mustang gt can see large gains from a CAI. A large part of the gains on the new mustang gt are from the revised intake...and a majority of the gains for an e60 m5 come from the absence of a charcoal filter. And the gains on a stock FI car can be huge, especially when tuned.

P.S. I think the actual real life gains for a CAI on the mustang gt is around 15whp but still, that's way higher than the 2or3 you said could be gained.

Bender

Oh really? Sorry I just learned how to change my blinker fluid yesterday. Maybe if you used a tornado with the CAI you could have a 60 hp gain.

princelybug

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^

phee

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sorry guys. but certain mustangs did gain some good power from a CAI upgrade.

but no way a TL is gaining 19 HP from one

AtlM5

Sorry to go OT guys, but it annoys me when people don't know what they are talking about and misinform people(especially when they say things like I have lost my marbles when they are wrong)...if you're unsure about something, research it...

but whatever this topic has been beaten far to death on this forum...5whp MAX for any CAI for the 3gTL.

I hate cars

On a turbo car that already has the boost cranked up, it's possible but not likely.

On a NA TL, be happy if you get 5hp. The best thing about these dynos is the baseline is done with the hood up so you're already getting the CAI effect and then the CAI dyno is run with the hood up with the same temperature air going in.

TheChamp531

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He is back........ again.

Exactly what I said.

Bender

I put a CAI on my car and it didn't do squat until I put the sticker on the window. I also put a type r badge on and it seemed faster, but I realized I was just wasting my money until I put a JET chip in.

mcmguti

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^ This guy is a comedian

TheChamp531

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We're talking about different cars. Even with a restrictive stock on the GT would not yield 15WHP. I'm sure of it as I see dyno's of every single car every single day at a shop my friend owns. Only with FI would a intake have a possible chance to increase it that high. Also read what IHC said, exactly on the dot.

turbochargers.com

Bender

Agreed. A CAI is the icing on the cake. If you have all sorts of other mods then this is one of the last.

brandon51481

does anyone have the K & N drop in filter?

princelybug

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^
That'll net you less gains than a CAI.

Bender

K N drop in is worthless, only if you don't want to pay for another filter for a long time. In fact, it is probably worse for you r car that anything. CAI isn't worth much either unless you have lots of mods. It will increase your throttle response, but so will having your throttle body bored out.


From what I have had read with this car, UD pulley and J-pipe are best first mods for power gains per dollar.

07TLTYPESex

at heeltoeauto.com they have an injen CAI that claims to gain 12.9hp and like 11 lbs/torque, and now im gonna throw out my K&N for reading the post above lol

Bender

It's ok I was young and dumb once too. There is no way that filter got that gain on a stock car.

d-townhakuzo

I feel that I have gained no more than 10 HP from the AEM V2 that I added to my car. The tone difference is only noticeable after about 2500 rpm. I am happy with it though. The car does seem to run smoother with it and it does feel a little quicker.