TRD, INJEN, or AEM, god,the decisions a modder has to make:)

nismo · Post by **nismo** » Mon Jul 05, 2004 11:12 am

Hello everyone.I was wondering. What intake should I get? I really like the TRD, but I found a great deal on the AEM. Thanks for your replies.Inder Singh

VibeChick · Post by **VibeChick** » Mon Jul 05, 2004 11:43 am

Why the attachment to TRD? Just cuz of the brand? Would you have to change the banner on your windshield if you buy the AEM one? I have the Injen one. I love it.

nismo · Post by **nismo** » Mon Jul 05, 2004 12:10 pm

That's funny. I dunno. The only thing bad I have ever heard about the TRD is that the CEL comes on. That's all. Haven't heard much from the other companies.Inder Singh

wicked1981 · Post by **wicked1981** » Mon Jul 05, 2004 1:13 pm

Injen!!!

VibeChick · Post by **VibeChick** » Mon Jul 05, 2004 1:33 pm

I really don't think there any difference between the top brands. Get the cheaper one.I got an Injen one on a group buy, so it was a good price.

Smokin' Rubber · Post by **Smokin' Rubber** » Mon Jul 05, 2004 6:11 pm

Quote, originally posted by wicked1981 Â»Injen!!! Booya INJEN! LOL I'm all for that campaign

vibepa · Post by **vibepa** » Mon Jul 05, 2004 7:50 pm

I thought AEM didn't make CAI for the vibe only short ram.

Evanshall · Post by **Evanshall** » Wed Jul 07, 2004 2:42 am

the AEM cold air is better, both have the same body(metal tubing) in shape and diameter, but the AEM comes with a better air filter at the tip, making it BETTER!! by about 3hp

Psychobroker · Post by **Psychobroker** » Wed Jul 07, 2004 3:30 am

Quote, originally posted by TRD4reel Â»That's funny. I dunno. The only thing bad I have ever heard about the TRD is that the CEL comes on. That's all. Haven't heard much from the other companies.Inder SinghI can vouch for AEM in that I've had not ONE CEL...the same cannot be said for TRD. Plus, AEM's blue anodized look is what I was after PS I also seem to remember AEM's dyno reflecting greater gains than Injen's. I believe ptuning has a copy of their dyno.PPS TRD has a habit of re-packaging (they'll call it endorsing or something) other brands and calling them TRD i.e. their springs are Eibach Pro-Kits, and I think I read somewhere that their exhaust was actually a Borla with a TRD tip (Hope, did I see you wright this somewhere?). It wouldn't suprise me if the same were the case with their CAI.-Christian

Mavrik · Post by **Mavrik** » Wed Jul 07, 2004 4:24 am

Quote, originally posted by vibepa Â»I thought AEM didn't make CAI for the vibe only short ram.thats what I was told when I tried to order one... so INJEN!!!! loving mine.

Psychobroker · Post by **Psychobroker** » Wed Jul 07, 2004 6:06 am

Quote, originally posted by vibepa Â»I thought AEM didn't make CAI for the vibe only short ram.Technically they don't, as it's labelled for the Matrix.

ZubenElGenubi · Post by **ZubenElGenubi** » Wed Jul 07, 2004 8:00 am

Injen...if only because they actually have a model that fits the Vibe specifically: PTRD2075 (GT) and PTRD7025 (Base/AWD). FYI, the Matrix models are PTRD2076 (XRS) and PTRD2065 (Base and XR).If I understand, the Vibe model is slightly shorter so that it will won't interfere with the fog lamps. Anyone with different info?

SWiRv · Post by **SWiRv** » Wed Jul 07, 2004 9:10 am

I have a 04 GT with a Injen CAI spec'ed for a 04 XRS. It fits. I had a CEL, but that was because of the hosing to the smog unit. I am very happy with the performance! Keely, Carrie, and I went in on a group buy. The 03 and 04 GT's needed some wrangling to get the CAI in place especially with that @#!$@!! smog unit. The CAI for Carrie's base Vibe pretty much installed itself -- I think Mike did it in 25 minutes.

redlava · Post by **redlava** » Wed Jul 07, 2004 11:42 am

I know how you feel. I did research for about two months, reading power curves, peoples opinions, problem logs, the works. But it seemed like the people's choice was Injen so I went with that over the K@N typhoon short ram. Haven't changed the filter yet so I will reserve judgement until then. But I do like the power increase, and the sound.

nismo · Post by **nismo** » Wed Jul 07, 2004 11:00 pm

Okay. Well. From taking everyone's opinions, lookin up prices, and lookin at the dyno sheets, I have made my decision. I'm gonna go with the AEM CAI system w/ the bypass valve. I get this whole system for $230 shipped. I gettin the intake in red. Tryin to stick with the theme of red through my car. Thanks for all the help everyone, really appreciate it. Inder Singh.

Smokin' Rubber · Post by **Smokin' Rubber** » Wed Jul 07, 2004 11:07 pm

Quote, originally posted by Evanshall Â»the AEM cold air is better, both have the same body(metal tubing) in shape and diameter, but the AEM comes with a better air filter at the tip, making it BETTER!! by about 3hpLol I find that hard to believe, I think they are basically the same, you are just paying for the name. The differences in HP are due to differing dynos and conditions (as in temp and car setup like exhaust).

Psychobroker · Post by **Psychobroker** » Thu Jul 08, 2004 2:20 am

Quote, originally posted by TRD4reel Â»Okay. Well. From taking everyone's opinions, lookin up prices, and lookin at the dyno sheets, I have made my decision. I'm gonna go with the AEM CAI system w/ the bypass valve. I get this whole system for $230 shipped. I gettin the intake in red. Tryin to stick with the theme of red through my car. Thanks for all the help everyone, really appreciate it. Inder Singh.You might want to forego on the bypass valve, as I believe you have to cut the tube to install it. Unless you plan on driving through 3 feet of water, it's not needed. The Vibe's splash gaurd does the trick.

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Thu Jul 08, 2004 2:27 am

Quote, originally posted by Psychobroker Â»You might want to forego on the bypass valve, as I believe you have to cut the tube to install it. Unless you plan on driving through 3 feet of water, it's not needed. The Vibe's splash gaurd does the trick.here here. waste of money for you, inder. don't bother w/ the valve.

theimportscene · Post by **theimportscene** » Thu Jul 08, 2004 3:22 am

ahh, great less work for me; i just know i'll be dragged into the installation process by inder; wasnt really looking forward to cutting that intake and possibly voiding the warranty on itthanks for the input everyone sonny

drummerdude · Post by **drummerdude** » Thu Jul 08, 2004 3:45 am

Quote, originally posted by trdvibe Â»here here. waste of money for you, inder. don't bother w/ the valve.i would agree... i had to drive thru about 2 1/2-3 feet of water the other day with my cai and i did just fine... of course i thought my engine was about to die forever... but she did fine... no bypass valve here!

drummerdude · Post by **drummerdude** » Thu Jul 08, 2004 4:48 am

Quote, originally posted by silverawd26 Â»Drummerdude, that water could not of been 2 1/2-3 feet deep. You would of stalled your car out. I would of stalled my truck out in that. I am 6'4 and that 3 feet is amost to my hip! I swear to you it was... i was only in it for about 15-20 seconds but it was high enough to leave water marks down the side of my car and also high enough to cause the leaves/sticks/trash that was floating in the water to get caught in the bottom grill and the water was higher than the bottom grill... i honestly thought that would be the end of my engine... a.k.a. hydrolock!

dsegundo · Post by **dsegundo** » Thu Jul 08, 2004 6:06 am

umm...if it's over the bottom grill, that's still not 3 1/2 feet....

Mavrik · Post by **Mavrik** » Thu Jul 08, 2004 6:14 am

Quote, originally posted by dsegundo Â»umm...if it's over the bottom grill, that's still not 3 1/2 feet....maybe he raised his car instead of like us that lower ours?

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Thu Jul 08, 2004 6:36 am

in order to hydrolock your intake, you'd have to stop in that water and let the entire filter soak up the water.... 15-20 seconds DRIVING thru it isn't going to do that. now if the water's OVER your hood, well that's a different story.

drummerdude · Post by **drummerdude** » Thu Jul 08, 2004 6:45 am

Quote, originally posted by dsegundo Â»umm...if it's over the bottom grill, that's still not 3 1/2 feet....If you'll look at the original post, i said 2 1/2 to 3 feet... it was AT LEAST 2 feet my g/f in the car with me was scared herself... i have not lowered or raised my car... but going thru water that deep is enough to make you want to crap in your pants!

nismo · Post by **nismo** » Thu Jul 08, 2004 7:28 am

OKay. I'm jus gonna get the Injen. I jus like the way it looks. I hated how the AEM looked. Thanks for the details guys and gals.Inder Singh

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