brownpakistud08

im lookin into buying a CAI but not sure which one to buy. AEM seems to be the most popular but i have also noticed fujitas. which one would be the best one in terms of increased performance, sound i dont really care about too much? any other suggested brands that may be better than those two in terms of performacne are also appreciated

ABP_04TL

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which one is better ppl?? AEM or FUJITA im interested, plus which sounds better?? Al where u at lol

enigmaos

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lol, he is slacking!

there are lots of posts/threads on this topic. search this section.

IMO, they are basically the same with slight differences in sound, thickness and material.

ABP_04TL

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i thnk imma b different and go with fujita

TylerT

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Does the same thing, except one is $25 - $40 cheaper. I assume the performance gains are VERY VERY similar.

Fujita ftw.

aznbenz07

i went with fujita and I never looked back. The sticker that came with it looks hot on my wdp also. Gains are noticable as well and it sounds great, I've never experienced the aem to compare them though.

xoulu

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whats the black bar that says fizz? makes the car look nice, where can i get one?

aznbenz07

All 3rd gen TL's have that strut bar from stock, I just added a sticker of the place I buy my parts from, "FIZZ".

HONgDA

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if only AEM would make a V2 for the TL application. then there would be no debate as to which one is the best.

stillhere153

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SON... fujita is the shit... their filter has a built in velocity stack... and they got a new color which is pimped... going rate.. $150-175 as opposed to aem which goes from $200-275

bpham

i love my fujita. u get a free duffle bag, hat and nos drink haha.

leolebo28

whats a velocity stack?

stillhere153

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oh cmon guy... no one explained to you about wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Velocity_stack

I never wonder what something is after I was introduced to wikipedia over 3 years ago

clavodulce16

I heard the fujita is an oil based filter, once the oil dries up the filter starts going bad.
is that true?

enigmaos

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it's on their site: http://www.f5air.com/filter.html

You should contact them to confirm.

aznbenz07

any word on how accurate this graph is? 8.4 hp- does the AEM put out more?
Also this is the batch of goodies that arrived with my cai

clavodulce16

Good news guys. I just order Fujita F5 CAI for $160.You must offer $160
Here is the link
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/FUJI...emZ260216890968

clavodulce16

free shipping!!!

mrhenchen

^^the link doesn't work. does fujita fit on a 2007 TL-S?

clavodulce16

i'm not sure if it fits a type S, you might want to ask the seller, or other member on here.
here the link again
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ksid=p3907.m29

stillhere153

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fujita fits type s... I've had it on my car for over 6 months

bm6788

I'm interested in buying a CAI also, but after reading all these threads on AEM vs Fujita I still cant determine which to buy.

mrhenchen

they both do their jobs it just depends do you want to pay up to $40 more for an aem cai.

clavodulce16

from all the reading i have done. seens like AEM roars more ar idle rpm, while Fujita roar really loud once you step on the gas, look up video in you tube. thats how i made up my mind to go with Fujita.

princekaleo

I think one of the differences as well is the AEM has the carb exempt sticker for smog/emission purposes. so you don't have to take the CAI off the car when going to get it smogged. This is especially big in california. If i'm correct i think the AEM is the only intake that has this. I haven't heard of any others. So the difference in price i'm sure your paying for the carb exempt technology. Only thing i'm disturbed about with the AEM intake is that they don't have an AEM V2 CAI for the 04-08 TL. Mines is an 04 6MT

mrhenchen

^^i just talked to tech support for aem and they said there is no room for the AEM v2 for our cars so there is no work to be done.

cKHyper

1. i like fujita because of the design of the air filter
2. the quiet feeling when u have it on idle..
3. you can hear your engine when u really wanna hear it
4. it's cheaper than AEM and it does the job and it looks better overall wise when installed
my

stillhere153

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Aem v2 for av6 fits if the battery is relocated

ballinfizzle89

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What about with a Braille Battery?

HONgDA

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ah so thats why they don't make it. i wondered why they never came out with one and i really want one. darnit.

stillhere153

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^ ah well yeah since the battery is relocated to a smaller battery

henrychan718

fix the link please

henrychan718

oh and anyone experienced hydrolock with their cai?

clavodulce16

lets stop being lazy guys. The link i posted it was already sold for $150. I offer 160 for mine.

just go on ebay and find the seller jdm-in-stock
here is the link to his ebay store
http://stores.ebay.com/JDM-IN-STOCK-Store

clavodulce16

cant wait for him to put best offer on the H&R springs

bm6788

Is there any way to prevent hydrolock?

TLAdvanced

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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/FUJIT...em270217155278
Here is the link. I got mine from him 1.5 months ago for $130 shipped!!

TLAdvanced

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You can install an air bypass valve which is supposed to help "drain" some of the water if yourfilter does suck some in. Best choice though is to avoid submarining your car.

TLAdvanced

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here is a link to an AEM air bypass valve http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/AEM-A...em270217845415

VegasRPh

Fujita CAI in the NEW Championship Bronze color!!!