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Old May 18, 2010 | 03:04 PM
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Which Intake Do You Like Best?

I am curious to hear other members' opinions on which CAI Brand they feel is the best.

I currently have a K&N Typhoon Intake, but thinking about switching to something else, so I am interested to see what other people feel is the best CAI for an 8.

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Old May 18, 2010 | 03:08 PM
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cold air intake
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Old May 18, 2010 | 03:18 PM
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Sorry, I gotta change my original post. I meant to say what BRAND of CAI do you like best?
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Old May 18, 2010 | 03:20 PM
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either aem or oem wth k&n drop in filter
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Old May 18, 2010 | 03:21 PM
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oem with k&n drop in w/rb air duct.

i like my full RB intake
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Old May 18, 2010 | 03:22 PM
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I've been really thinking about getting an AEM.

Could I add the RB Duct onto my K&N or AEM if I get one?
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Old May 18, 2010 | 03:26 PM
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Step 1: get rid of your K&N hot air intake.

Either the AEM or Racing Beat are your best choices; they are hands down the best intakes offered for our cars. I would know, I've had both.
As for which one is 'better'? That's subjective as they both accomplish the same goal in diffeent manners: get more cold air into the engine.

It comes down to preference and looks. The RB is great for retaining that 'sleeper / stock' look while the AEM is a bit flashier.
I changed from RB to AEM simply because the AEM was more accomodating to my next round of mods.

other random thoughts:
do you live in an area where you might have to drive in heavy rain or near large puddles? Some people with the AEM have experienced issues with the filter getting soaked.
If you get the RB, make sure to get the duct to take full advantage of it.
Also, the AEM is a 'dry' filter where are as the RB uses an K&N filter that you clean and oil.
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Old May 18, 2010 | 03:27 PM
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"Modded" stock box with RB Duct.
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Old May 18, 2010 | 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Jedi54
Step 1: get rid of your K&N hot air intake.

Either the AEM or Racing Beat are your best choices; they are hands down the best intakes offered for our cars. I would know, I've had both.
As for which one is 'better'? That's subjective as they both accomplish the same goal in diffeent manners: get more cold air into the engine.

It comes down to preference and looks. The RB is great for retaining that 'sleeper / stock' look while the AEM is a bit flashier.
I changed from RB to AEM simply because the AEM was more accomodating to my next round of mods.
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Old May 18, 2010 | 03:33 PM
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I live in MD, so we sometimes get some decent amount of Rain. I like my intake now, but it was on the car when I purchased it and I want to change it to something that I want rather than what was already on there. So now I am torn between AEM or RB, but I also want the Intake Duct as well.
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Old May 18, 2010 | 04:21 PM
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Right now all i have on my 8 is an AEM intake and its pretty loud. Everyone says mines louder than the RB cai..so if you want something alittle louder..AEM.

I noticed a little better acceleration with my intake also.
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Old May 18, 2010 | 04:25 PM
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I really like the RB Revi with the duct.
Quiet at moderate throttle but you can hear it at WOT.
Racing Beat engineers some great products that go well with the car.
Oh and butt-dyno approved.
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Old May 18, 2010 | 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Jedi54
I changed from RB to AEM simply because the AEM was more accomodating to my next round of mods.
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I see what you did there . Spill !!!!!
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Old May 18, 2010 | 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by alz0rz
I really like the RB Revi with the duct.
Quiet at moderate throttle but you can hear it at WOT.
Racing Beat engineers some great products that go well with the car.
Oh and butt-dyno approved.
Glad to hear you're liking the RB. Racing Beat takes a lot of pride in their work and I've always purchased from them with confidence.

Originally Posted by Brettus
I see what you did there . Spill !!!!!
good catch, my friend.
In due time all will be revealed.
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Old May 18, 2010 | 04:49 PM
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can I spill the beans?
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Old May 18, 2010 | 04:50 PM
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good catch, my friend.
In due time all will be revealed.

Everyone already know you are beta tester for the BHR turbo kit - it's all over the interwebz .
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Old May 18, 2010 | 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by SleepeR1st
"Modded" stock box with RB Duct.
Thats what I'm using at the moment, along with a Green air filter.
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Old May 18, 2010 | 04:55 PM
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Wish I had a stock intake. I still have the part that attaches the Engine Cover, is that the Modded part?
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Old May 18, 2010 | 05:33 PM
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can I spill the beans?
no.
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Everyone already know you are beta tester for the BHR turbo kit - it's all over the interwebz .
ssshhhh, don't tell anyone!
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Old May 18, 2010 | 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Jedi54

ssshhhh, don't tell anyone!

my lips are sealed LOL


good guess though ????????????????
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Old May 21, 2010 | 02:40 AM
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After a week full of research. I got a Injen Cold air intake. Its sounds so good. And I can tell a power difference. I also didnt think I would be able to install it my self. But it came with step by step installing just for you car. $303 is what I paid for it on Ebay.
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Old May 21, 2010 | 03:27 AM
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Originally Posted by f4h4d1
After a week full of research. I got a Injen Cold air intake. Its sounds so good. And I can tell a power difference. I also didnt think I would be able to install it my self. But it came with step by step installing just for you car. $303 is what I paid for it on Ebay.
wow,

could you show us your research?

as the ingen cai has been the biggest fail ever..

not that i know **** about dick.

beers
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Old May 21, 2010 | 08:04 AM
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had a K&N v2 switched to RB intake with duct....prolly the best move I've made......no more "rocket racer" sound....lol
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Old May 21, 2010 | 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by cyclone1208
had a K&N v2 switched to RB intake with duct....prolly the best move I've made......no more "rocket racer" sound....lol
Yeah I have been reading up online as well and I have heard nothing bad about the RB intake. So hopefully in a few weeks I can get the Intake and Duct.
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Old May 21, 2010 | 10:36 AM
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hey guys this might sound stupid but, when you guys say RB intake with duct. those the duck come with it?????????????
just asking because i want to switch from my K&N intake to the RB REvi.......
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