I don't see how SS got sand in the intake since the AEM intake uses something similar to a paper filter and not the proverbial K&N

https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-aftermarket-performance-modifications-23/un-biased-injen-intake-review-pics-158795/page5/

I've always wanted to get some intakes and actually dyno them on my car, but that's expensive.

Could always send some e-mails out, to see if any companies would bite to do a test, compared to others. Of course, I doubt that, even though it'd give some bragging rights, solid proof, and more sales..

Then again, half the companies out there know they're lying and would deny/ignore, most likely.

Ah well.

Should get a magazine involved, sort of like what one did with a Scion XB recently, an intake shootout.

/Dream.End

That's what I was going to say as well... don't think sand could get through that filter element.

Install a Tornado for a big gain:ylsuper:
Read it for yourself

Tornado Air Air Intake Power-Adding Inserts | StreetPerformance.com
PERFORMANCE BOOSTER Designed to burn fuel cleaner, faster and more completely for greater power and fuel economy Increase gas mileage 7% to 24%, gain a 4- to 13-HP ...

http://www.streetperformance.com/m/c...intake:yesnod: