CAI Filter change question
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Does anybody know what size the filter is? I went to one website and it has different sizes for the same cai. I have the aem but I don't remember there being different pipe sizes?
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I believe AEM filter is a 3.5" filter and the Injen is a 3" or 3.25" filter if I remember correct. But that is just memory.
So far as cleaning....never. I just replace em twice a year. Crap...they are only like $30. I have thought about cleaning the old ones and selling em though as I know LOTS of people do practice this method of cleaning and reusing. I just replace with AEM dryflow units though.
I have enough of that filter cleaning on my dirt bike with the NoToil filter systems they use...hate doing it...and that one I can get away with tossing in a clothes washer with some special cleaner...still a pain and sticky on the re-oil process.
So far as cleaning....never. I just replace em twice a year. Crap...they are only like $30. I have thought about cleaning the old ones and selling em though as I know LOTS of people do practice this method of cleaning and reusing. I just replace with AEM dryflow units though.
I have enough of that filter cleaning on my dirt bike with the NoToil filter systems they use...hate doing it...and that one I can get away with tossing in a clothes washer with some special cleaner...still a pain and sticky on the re-oil process.
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3G TL AEM and Injen Filter Replacement Part Numbers and Sizes
OK....at home looking at AEM and Injen unit now....
Actual measurements of pipe at filter end =3.25"
Injen Unit = 3.5" but tapers immediately after to about 3" (OEM filter # X-1015)
I happen to have both filters here...and some replacements I got....
AEM Replacement Filter Says 3.25" on it
Injen OEM Filter Says X-1015
Hope thats helps...about all I can think to pull off of em. There is a #21-2110DK on the box the AEM unit came out of as I also have one of those. OK...just found the other AEM filter I had laying around that came off when supercharged...so I have several now. The AEM's all say 3-1/4" on em....and the Injen says X-1015. I changed to dryflow filters after the original AEM one and have one each of those and they both say the same thing except the dry flow one is not red and is demarked as dryflow on the end....the OEM AEM unit and Injen unit that are oiled both are red in color. Hope that helps.
OK guys...bottom line #'s for you here....
Filter End Measurements Here...
AEM Unit = 3-1/4"
AEM Filter = Marked 3-1/4" (Dryflow unit will not be red and marked so end end)
Injen Unit = 3-1/2" (but then tapers immediately to about 3")
Injen Filter = Marked X-1015
Actual measurements of pipe at filter end =3.25"
Injen Unit = 3.5" but tapers immediately after to about 3" (OEM filter # X-1015)
I happen to have both filters here...and some replacements I got....
AEM Replacement Filter Says 3.25" on it
Injen OEM Filter Says X-1015
Hope thats helps...about all I can think to pull off of em. There is a #21-2110DK on the box the AEM unit came out of as I also have one of those. OK...just found the other AEM filter I had laying around that came off when supercharged...so I have several now. The AEM's all say 3-1/4" on em....and the Injen says X-1015. I changed to dryflow filters after the original AEM one and have one each of those and they both say the same thing except the dry flow one is not red and is demarked as dryflow on the end....the OEM AEM unit and Injen unit that are oiled both are red in color. Hope that helps.
OK guys...bottom line #'s for you here....
Filter End Measurements Here...
AEM Unit = 3-1/4"
AEM Filter = Marked 3-1/4" (Dryflow unit will not be red and marked so end end)
Injen Unit = 3-1/2" (but then tapers immediately to about 3")
Injen Filter = Marked X-1015
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Re-oil? I thought the dry flows were rinse, dry, and go. And if so, is that really that hard Mike?
And yeah, put those intakes in the BM...I'm sure someone would love a deal on an intake...I wouldn't be surprised if you could sell the filters, too.
And yeah, put those intakes in the BM...I'm sure someone would love a deal on an intake...I wouldn't be surprised if you could sell the filters, too.
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Originally Posted by leedogg
hmm I thought the aem pipe was wider than injen? hence deeper noise + slightly more flow?
btw, I have an injen and just got a 3.5' fujitsu filter wich I'm going to replace the injen filter with...
btw, I have an injen and just got a 3.5' fujitsu filter wich I'm going to replace the injen filter with...
So you are correct in thinking, I believe, that the AEM unit is larger in diameter as a whole than the Injen unit so far as about 85-90% of the tube anyway. I should do a full write up with comparison pics later since I have so both of em and filters and boxes to boot.
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Originally Posted by chill_dog
Re-oil? I thought the dry flows were rinse, dry, and go. And if so, is that really that hard Mike?
And yeah, put those intakes in the BM...I'm sure someone would love a deal on an intake...I wouldn't be surprised if you could sell the filters, too.
And yeah, put those intakes in the BM...I'm sure someone would love a deal on an intake...I wouldn't be surprised if you could sell the filters, too.
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Originally Posted by MichaelBenz
so we ordered a different filter for it (which in fact...was an AEM dryflow...but its yet a completely different size that matched the size tubes we used for the custom setup)
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Originally Posted by chill_dog
Ah, the missing piece of the puzzle...gotcha.
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Ok do you have to take off the inner wheel well to access the filter or can you do it from inside the engine bay? I am not looking forward to removing any body panels to access the intake, I might have to modify the stock intake if this is the case
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Originally Posted by mrbrace
Ok do you have to take off the inner wheel well to access the filter or can you do it from inside the engine bay? I am not looking forward to removing any body panels to access the intake, I might have to modify the stock intake if this is the case
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