I live in boston, mass and I want to get a cold air intake but I'm worried if I get it I'll screw up my engine because with the great new england weather i'll get water in my engine. Has anyone in new england or a place with rainy and snowy weather have a cold air intake that they haven't had any problems with? Its not worth it at all for me to get one if the risk of ruining my engine is so high. Any advice would help

 

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Lots of info on the website, but I'll get you started.
I am assuming that you are looking at a complete CAI, rather than a short ram.

Unless the filter is nearly completely submerged, you won't have a problem.
If you go through a deep puddle, which you shouldn't do anyway, you might be in trouble. Heavy rains, etc., no problemo.

You can also invest in a bypass which will save you if you make the above mistake.

We have several great sponsors here on the site which encourage you to buy from them (excelerate, etc.)

I personally have the Fujita F5, and travel quite a bit, and have never had a problem in 50K+ miles.

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PROGRESS RSB
P2R TBS
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awesome, ya I was just mostly concerned about the rain and whatnot...where would I look into a bypass? Is it simply just a CAI bypass?

 

AEM has a bypass for their CAI. You really don't need it though unless you plan to drive the car like its a submarine. I wouldn't drive through extremely deep puddles. Keep off the gas if you have to though. I live in the northeast and have had my CAI for well over a year with no problems. I know all about the bad weather and your concerns. I don't run a bypass nor do I know anyone that does.

 

Dont drive through puddles deeper than a foot. Especially if your lowered.

 

what part of boston area are you from? planning on getting a CAI too over the coming summer -->AEM V2 =]

 

I'm in southy on the revere line...I wanna get a AEM V2 also but on the site I looked on they didn't have my year of TL (2005)...I think I'm gonna end up with a regular AEM CAI...you installing it yourself?

 

Here is the AEM V2 for your 2005 TL. This is the intake I plan on getting and everyone who has it absolutely loves it from what I've heard.

http://store.excelerateperformance.c...c/i-47067.aspx

 

You won't generally have a problem with water getting into the intake, regardless of what intake you choose. I suggest making your own. Saves money and performs exactly the same

 

Awesome thank you...that's a good price too...I went to pep boys today to look into a V1 and they wanted 320 bucks for it without installation which is crazy...do you know if that comes with everything you need to install it too?

 

Yes, it should come with complete intructions as well although I don't know how self explanatory they are. There are several DIY on this forum that will help a lot.

 

cant pm you yet...but yeah planning on doing it with some other guys soon.

 

hey i cnt find the aem v2 for my tl type s 07. do they make the v2's for my model and year!?

 

That is the exact same intake that will fit your 07 Type-S.
Just follow the link

 

thanks alot man.
now one question. is that a 2 piece or 1? cuz of the by pass i,m asking. i might have to get the bypass with it to cuz i live in maryland and the rain is crazy sometimes here.

 

I live in Miami and it POURS almost every day in the summer. I do a lot of driving in very heavy rains with no problem. I've had an AEM intake for 3 years. No special bypass valve or fancy waterproof covers. Never a problem. Just like everyone is saying, don't drive through deep puddles.

 

planning on getting that v2 for my type s this summer also =)

 

hey im pretty close to the revere line only been to the beach of it though lol never really leave my lil town. =D jus got a tl-s recently i like the AEM for performance and all but i also want a polished chome tube for the intake any good sugguestions?

 

I live in CT and have had a K & N CAI on my 1997 4Runner for the last 4 years and have never had a problem.
I also put a K & N Short Ram Cone Filter on my 2003 Nissan Maxima with no issues what so ever.

 

Well I just ordered my V2, paid 309.00 for the entire kit plus shipping, picking it up and installing on Saturday...wil let you guys know how it comes out!

 

what is a better intake the injen cold air or the aem v2? what has more power and a better sound?

 

While you guys are formulating a response to "which is better AEM v2 or Injen" - could someone please differentiate between the AEM v1 and v2 for me?

I'm considering adding a CAI to my 07 TL-S after deciding through much reading on here that it looks safe from a DIY and warranty perspective...

But can't find anything solid on why one CAI vs. another, especially even between the AEM 1/2...

Would love to understand the differences a bit more before I get myself into this.

Thanks!

 

I'd shop based on price. Some people prefer certain brands over others but all are just a large diameter tube with an air filter on the end.

 

I personally have the Injen CAI and it sounds pretty good even for a 5AT TL.

 

Just took my car for a drive for the first time with the cai which I just finished installing...huge difference right away in power...the car absolutly flies from takeoff...as for sound, haven't taken it on a road I can go real fast in, but got it up to 4000 rpms a few times and there's a decent differnce in sound...as for slow driving, can hear the hissing of the intake pretty well...as for hydrolock, the filter sits aboiut half a foot above the ground and protected pretty well by the drivers side wheel and front bumper, so not too concerned at this point...will post pics when I'm able too which should hopefully be tomorrow

 

Hey all new to the community, has anyone installed this themselves? Sorry if I over looked it but was curious as to the difficulty of doing so. Thanks!

 

I did mine myself yesterday...I'm fairly good with cars but not a mechanic. I thought it was pretty hard, it took me about 2 1/2 hours start to finish...hardest part is removing the oem intake and the airbox and everything...aem provided pretty detailed instructions for installing the cai...if you are good at following directions and have little car knowledge you should be ok

 

I have owned both K&N, and now Fujita F5, so I can't comment on the AEM vs. Injen. After experiencing an offbrand CAI before, I can tell you there is much more than a tube and filter involved. The offbrand literally "howled" at idle.. to the point I took the sucker off after 2 weeks.
Now to some people, that may not bother them.

So now I take a good look at the construction thickness of the pipe itself, and the filtering qualities of the filter (since I want my baby to last, and injesting dirty, poorly filtered air will not help).
I have installed a "raincoat" on my Fujita, which acts as a prefilter without restricting airflow.

'07 TL-S 5A/T CBP
FUJITA F5 w/raincoat
PROGRESS RSB
P2R TBS
Braille battery
V1 on the lookout

 

does CAI reduce MPG?

 

Since it increases efficiency, it will increase mpg slightly.

Now, having said that, most people drive faster after they've installed their CAI, and mpg goes out the window

 

i think it should help get better mpg

 

what is the hp increase? I've heard about 10hp increase, but as low as 5hp? so is there an official amount of hp increased? that is, if installed correctly, and the TL is well maintained.

 

It's called competition

Each mfr. believing that his CAI will produce more hp/torque than the other.
Some have dyno readings, but the accuracy and test conditions are subject to scrutiny.

Whether it's 5 hp, or 10 hp.....you really won't feel it in your ass.

 

Best part of the AEM V2 is the noise it makes. Stealthy until you really get on it, then it makes a rumble almost like a V8.

 

hmmm... so I might as well put stickers on my car, say it has 300hp and no one will be the wiser?

 

Depends upon whether you are just showing off, and your priority is what other people think, or

You want the best bang for your buck. Knowing that you really can't tell the difference at 295hp, or 5 hp more at 300hp on your butt dyno

 

Just a thought but if you have a buddy that is military or retired military with a Military ID, Pep boys gives a 10%. Hehe...still nearly $270!!

I've been looking at clips on youtube.com on different brands of CAIs on 04-08 TL's.....WOW!!!

 

Did you remove the bumper or no?