Racing Beat vs AEM??
02-26-2011, 03:11 PM
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Racing Beat vs AEM??
Hey everyone, I'm deciding between a racing beat revi intake w/ air duct or the AEM intake. I looked up a couple videos for sound and the AEM sounds really really good. Are there any downsides to the AEM compared to the Racing Beat? The 3.5-5.8 hp gains from the racing beat seem to be very sincere and legitimate but im not so sure about the "8.5" hp gains from the AEM. My real question is are there any any power losses with the AEM?? and also any other downsides?
02-26-2011, 03:54 PM
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Searching would lead you to all the info on this, been covered 1000 times.
It's all personal preference between those two.
I wouldn't stray anywhere else however.
It's all personal preference between those two.
I wouldn't stray anywhere else however.
02-26-2011, 04:07 PM
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i def like the looks and sound of the AEM and the thing i like most about the RB is that theyre very honest with their power ratings. as long as im positive i wont see losses of power from the AEM id like to get that. i guess im looking for reassurance haha.
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02-26-2011, 05:14 PM
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I've had both intakes on my car and dyno'd higher with the Racing Beat but it was sooo close that it's within a margin of error.
it comes down to personal preference though. the RB will fit perfectly, look 'stock-ish' while the AEM leaves that part of the engine bay looking rather bare.
I switched to the AEM simply because the Revi Duct wouldn't fit well behind my new bumper but I made sure to pick up the intake tray box from BHR to make it look more 'complete'
it comes down to personal preference though. the RB will fit perfectly, look 'stock-ish' while the AEM leaves that part of the engine bay looking rather bare.
I switched to the AEM simply because the Revi Duct wouldn't fit well behind my new bumper but I made sure to pick up the intake tray box from BHR to make it look more 'complete'
02-26-2011, 05:16 PM
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I've had both intakes on my car and dyno'd higher with the Racing Beat but it was sooo close that it's within a margin of error.
it comes down to personal preference though. the RB will fit perfectly, look 'stock-ish' while the AEM leaves that part of the engine bay looking rather bare.
I switched to the AEM simply because the Revi Duct wouldn't fit well behind my new bumper but I made sure to pick up the intake tray box from BHR to make it look more 'complete'
it comes down to personal preference though. the RB will fit perfectly, look 'stock-ish' while the AEM leaves that part of the engine bay looking rather bare.
I switched to the AEM simply because the Revi Duct wouldn't fit well behind my new bumper but I made sure to pick up the intake tray box from BHR to make it look more 'complete'
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def something to be wary of. ill certainly keep that in mind. i rarely take it to a car wash. i usually do the spray bay or at home so hopefully it wont be too much of an issue. thanks again guys you've bee really helpful.
02-26-2011, 07:23 PM
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I've had both intakes on my car and dyno'd higher with the Racing Beat but it was sooo close that it's within a margin of error.
it comes down to personal preference though. the RB will fit perfectly, look 'stock-ish' while the AEM leaves that part of the engine bay looking rather bare.
I switched to the AEM simply because the Revi Duct wouldn't fit well behind my new bumper but I made sure to pick up the intake tray box from BHR to make it look more 'complete'
it comes down to personal preference though. the RB will fit perfectly, look 'stock-ish' while the AEM leaves that part of the engine bay looking rather bare.
I switched to the AEM simply because the Revi Duct wouldn't fit well behind my new bumper but I made sure to pick up the intake tray box from BHR to make it look more 'complete'
Do you have numbers from before either intake and then after? I am curious what numbers actual people are getting rather than what the companys say.
02-26-2011, 08:17 PM
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I never dyno'd with the OEM intake.
02-26-2011, 09:36 PM
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tough to give a direct answer since there's been a lot of tuning done on it the past few years.
4 years ago I dyno'd at 190 whp with RB intake and exhaust
after tuning I hit 205 but added a few other power mods
AEM dyno'd at 204 with similar mods and tune
4 years ago I dyno'd at 190 whp with RB intake and exhaust
after tuning I hit 205 but added a few other power mods
AEM dyno'd at 204 with similar mods and tune