hey guy's whats the best brand to go with for an intake for a 2006 TL... dont mind paying the extra buck for a nice one

 

AEM or FUJITA

https://acurazine.com/forums/sponsored-sales-group-buys-10/aem-cold-air-intake-sale-345266/

 

don't ask a question like that. you'll incite gang wars and other acts of senseless mayhem. it all a matter of brand loyalty and which color you like. if you were to compare the filters, i like the fujita funnel design better (a la apex'i power filter), but i also love the aem dryflow. torn! torn between two beautiful filters! such is life! oh cruel world! alas, i have chosen aem over fujita...

 

I have the AEM.
Im not sure on how the fujita sounds and performs.

 

i love the growl of AEM =)

AEM + Stage 3 exhaust mod = getting people confused with a car that looks stock.

 

Get the AEM

 

my vote goes to AEM for overall package but the Injen quality and looks is better IMHO. another great choice would be K$N two piece if you are worried about the water getting in there! In terms of the actual gain I believe the winner is the AEM again.

 

I'm still debating on either AEM or fujita also... I heard the fujita from the movie-clip from other forum. Though the sound is nice, it's bit too rough for me. I heard AEM has deeper sound (I like that), but I don't know if it's going to be too loud for me. Any input guys? is AEM much louder than Fujita, or they are about the same level and just sounds different. I like deep sound but not too loud.
I wish there is video clip of AEM also so I can compare.

 

^^ there is i believe youtube has a bunch and i know theres some on here but i'd search bc i have no idea where they are

 

http://youtube.com/results?search_query=tl+aem

here, theres a bunch

 

Thanks.. I'll check it out. Is it hard to install the CAI yourself... AEM or Fujita? Do I need profesionally installed? I'm a noob in modying car... but kind of want to try this

 

It comes with instructions. It isn't hard to do. It takes about 1-2 hours to do.

 

excellerate... thanks for the reply...

how do you compare AEM and Fujita intake.. in terms of performance and sounds....

 

aem = wider pipe, more noise, more power, louder whistle

fujita = better filter imo, less of all of the above.

the aem whistling was why I went with a narrower pipe. (injen) but put a fujita filter on it...

 

I think they have finally changed the pipe for the Fujita, as I just got my a week ago, and the pipe seems much heavier & more substantial than the ones others have gotten. Same kit, just the latest version. (It now comes with the free bag & one of those little rubber sqeeze cars)

I like the Fujita clamps MUCH better for the connection to the throttle body.

The sound is great.

You can't go wrong with either the Fujita or the AEM.

 

fujita is the shi.... the sound is awesome!!!

 

Similar gains. I have not heard in the FUJITA in person though.

 

in terms of color, i dont like the polished finish, is there any intakes for the TL that are black???

 

Thanks! I was wondering the exact same thing!

 

Injen makes a black intake. PM me for pricing.

 

Anyone have a SHORT ram intake?

 

Ingen makes a gloss black cai for ya

 

i'm looking for the same thing.

 

why a short ram... ?

 

Lower chance of sucking up water and a different sound.

 

our streets flood easily down here.

 

AEM is the way to go. And dont listen to the short ram stuff....there wont be an issue. Driven in driving rain with CAI's and good size puddles....its not an issue unless you go boating in your car...lol.

 

My bro just got an 05 TL and I myself am a comptech fan, but I see they don't have their icebox for the 04+ TL. I didn't see it listed on their new and upcomming products section...anyone know what the word on it is? I have a feeling it's going to be a while especially with the change of hands with ownership of comptech.

 

I have a secret weapon R short ram intake in my 04 TL. Living in Seattle, I constantly worry about sucking up water 9 months out of the year. So, I went with the secret weapon.
However, I sort of wish I just paid the extra $50 and got the K&N cai because it can be coverted into a short ram. I think I might sell the secret weapon and buy the K&N and leave it as a short ram

 

Did you notice any gains with the Weapon-R??

 

You know it is sort of hard to tell. It feels like it, but I am not sure if it is the sound that just makes it seem more powerfull/

 

I live in Florida. During the summer, we get afternoon t-storm almost everyday. I am worrying about stucking up the water and damage the engine. Anyone here from Florida has his intake installed?

 

Sexy, powerful, and sounds good as hell...oh yeah, and the AEM CAI does too!!

 

You don't have to be concerned with rain. It is flooded areas that are a problem. You have to submerge the front bumper in water to suck up water.

If you need an AEM CAI PM me I have plenty in stock.

 

So I've read lots of threads on intakes, people saying the AEM is the best, but Fujits filter is better why is that?

 

has anyone done just a drop in K&N filter yet? i dont really feel like putting in an intake...and i really dont feel like taking the one out of my 05 to put in my 07...i know some cars do pretty well w/ just a K&N....

 

I put the drop in K&N in about a year and a half ago. I did feel a power difference. I could tell it was power because the sound doesnt change, and I have 107k miles...I know my car very well!

 

damn u got 107k on a 3rdgen?

 

Does this work with the TL's AEM CAI?

http://www.autoanything.com/air-inta...A3167A0A0.aspx

 

Personally I think its up to the person which brand to go with. I have installed a Fujita CAI in my 06 TL and I love it!