AEM cai or Revi?
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AEM cai or Revi?
Hey I was going to order the Revi and the ram duct but I was looking at the thread on the AEM cold air intake. Has anyone recieved the AEM yet and if so which setup does everyone think will be better the AEM cold air or the Revi and ram air?
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I have the REVi with the ram air duct, but I can tell you that from the design of the AEM intake one major difference is going to be sound. The AEM will be much noisier. As far as power I believe it'll be negligible between the two. I personally like the clean "sleeper" look of the REVi, but if you like the bent tube in an empty engine bay space, go for the AEM.
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I prefer the stock look of the revi I was just looking at the other thread and the peak hp gains on the aem. And I made the assumption that most people on the forum like the revi better then the hks?
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Here's a video clip we made after the install last week. You can get a feel for what the REVi sounds like since I don't yet have an aftermarket exhaust. If you've ever heard a ricer civic with a "cold air intake" you know what an AEM sounds like.
(rather large file ~123 MB)
http://www.verlinden-productions.com...d/MOV00001.MPG
As far as the HKS goes, the guy who I worked with to install the REVi in my car has it. The box around the filter has an opening on the front, but I believe that ends up being sealed by the hood closing. Then it uses the stock VFAD to get the colder air in. He's actually ordered the RB duct to see if it'll work with his HKS and it should be in by tomorrow. I'm sure one of us will post the results here.
(rather large file ~123 MB)
http://www.verlinden-productions.com...d/MOV00001.MPG
As far as the HKS goes, the guy who I worked with to install the REVi in my car has it. The box around the filter has an opening on the front, but I believe that ends up being sealed by the hood closing. Then it uses the stock VFAD to get the colder air in. He's actually ordered the RB duct to see if it'll work with his HKS and it should be in by tomorrow. I'm sure one of us will post the results here.
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Originally Posted by Armaant
So basically for the aem we have no tests that show how much increase it offers all we have to go on is the manufacters claims?
As far as water getting in there... I'd say the REVi and HKS are the safest in regards to that. The AEM will need a bit more frequent oiling because it'll be in the elements more whereas the other two have their filters protected under the hood.
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Why?
The way it looks it is more like a hot air intake... or was there any dyno proof that shows it making more power than the REVi?
The way it looks it is more like a hot air intake... or was there any dyno proof that shows it making more power than the REVi?
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Originally Posted by Armaant
I prefer the stock look of the revi I was just looking at the other thread and the peak hp gains on the aem. And I made the assumption that most people on the forum like the revi better then the hks?
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Originally Posted by XDEEDUBBX
how is it hot air? its a completely sealed off from the engine bay...the hks (U.S.) test car with legamax exhaust and racing suction dynoed at 191 to the wheels...
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u will never have to worry about water logging...i mean i drove it in the snow, many storms with no issues...never idled funny nor had problems with starting.
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Yeah, the AEM filter is high enough off the ground to have to worry about that. It's just that the filter element will have a bit more exposure to the elements than the ones that have the filter under the hood (K&N, RB, HKS, etc.). As a result, the maintenance (cleaning, oiling, etc.) will be a bit more in the long run.
Does the AEM's filter pop out behind the "dummy" grill or in the opening just below it?
Does the AEM's filter pop out behind the "dummy" grill or in the opening just below it?
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theres also a bypass valve if needed. dont worry about the water.
most people will tell you to get RB intake... i have the RB intake, but there are no actual numbers yet for either.
the hks intake looks very nice and you shouldnt rule that one out.
honestly most people on this thread will be biased towards RB with good reason, but dont get influenced by most peoples' blind faith towards them.
AEM is louder, high pitched squeel at very high rpms, but deep and throttly at lower rpms. rb is a deeper throttle noise throughout the rpms. they both sound excellent.
most people will tell you to get RB intake... i have the RB intake, but there are no actual numbers yet for either.
the hks intake looks very nice and you shouldnt rule that one out.
honestly most people on this thread will be biased towards RB with good reason, but dont get influenced by most peoples' blind faith towards them.
AEM is louder, high pitched squeel at very high rpms, but deep and throttly at lower rpms. rb is a deeper throttle noise throughout the rpms. they both sound excellent.
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Have the HKS, very well build and sounds nice.
Was a "helping" hand on a Revi install and sound nice to.
What to choose if I would be doing it over again?
Really don't know....
HKS does not need a bumper removal as the Revi does.
(Don’t let this stop you sins it is real easy)
Revi looks very stealthy in the engine bay might help if you have a paranoid dealer.
HKS is more $$
Revi is less $$ even with the intake duct.
Will install a RB intake duct with the HKS intake tonight when the ups man shows up.
Was a "helping" hand on a Revi install and sound nice to.
What to choose if I would be doing it over again?
Really don't know....
HKS does not need a bumper removal as the Revi does.
(Don’t let this stop you sins it is real easy)
Revi looks very stealthy in the engine bay might help if you have a paranoid dealer.
HKS is more $$
Revi is less $$ even with the intake duct.
Will install a RB intake duct with the HKS intake tonight when the ups man shows up.
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Originally Posted by Armaant
modena will you keep us posted on how the hks with the rb intake duct works out...
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Originally Posted by modena
Have the HKS, very well build and sounds nice.
Was a "helping" hand on a Revi install and sound nice to.
What to choose if I would be doing it over again?
Really don't know....
HKS does not need a bumper removal as the Revi does.
(Don’t let this stop you sins it is real easy)
Revi looks very stealthy in the engine bay might help if you have a paranoid dealer.
HKS is more $$
Revi is less $$ even with the intake duct.
Will install a RB intake duct with the HKS intake tonight when the ups man shows up.
Was a "helping" hand on a Revi install and sound nice to.
What to choose if I would be doing it over again?
Really don't know....
HKS does not need a bumper removal as the Revi does.
(Don’t let this stop you sins it is real easy)
Revi looks very stealthy in the engine bay might help if you have a paranoid dealer.
HKS is more $$
Revi is less $$ even with the intake duct.
Will install a RB intake duct with the HKS intake tonight when the ups man shows up.
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Originally Posted by modena
Got the seal thing already figured out.....
(Have 20 yards of spoiler foamy tape from work)
Will take pictures
(Have 20 yards of spoiler foamy tape from work)
Will take pictures
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