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Just installed the aFe SRI this weekend, took about an hour. Noticable power increase, throatier exhaust note, better throttle response. I have noticed clicking coming from the cruise control module though. Maybe the computer is making adjustments. At first the clicking was only when the rpm's were around 2500, now it is when it's idling. Doesn't click all of the time though. Anyone ever heard of this. Almost sounds like a relay switch clicking continuously. No trouble lights. Very happy with the performance increase with the SRI.

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Ticking is normal. It has always been there. You are just hearing it now due to the intake.

Really? Do you know why it ticks and why I would hear it more after the SRI is installed? Oh and I purchased the aFe as per your top 3 list. Thanks!!

Quote, originally posted by abyssvibeawd »Really? Do you know why it ticks and why I would hear it more after the SRI is installed? Oh and I purchased the aFe as per your top 3 list. Thanks!!It is the VSV that ticks: http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=25689Glad you like the aFe. It is one of the best IMO.

Quote, originally posted by BlueCrush »Glad you like the aFe. It is one of the best IMO.only you would know, you've had just about all of them.

Quote, originally posted by keithvibe »only you would know, you've had just about all of them.Only 4: Cosmo, Weapon-R, aFe & Bomz (ebay) (soon to be back to Cosmo... )

Sure wish someone with a G-Tech Pro would step up and prove (or not) the claims.

Quote, originally posted by BlueCrush »Ticking is normal. It has always been there. You are just hearing it now due to the intake.Super bump here, but I was curious about the ticking since I'm curious about getting an SRI (thanks for the aFe recommendation, btw)This "ticking" noise....I hear a ticking noise when I first drive the car after a nice cool evening....I guess when it's not 100% warmed up. It's a rapid ticking that seems to rev up with the engine. However, after driving for a little while (when it's warmed up) the sound goes away. Is the "ticking noise" similar to this, and is it obnoxiously loud for those in the cabin? Just curious...Thanks for your advice!

Yep that is the normal VSV ticking noise. You can mainly hear it from outside. You can hear it a little in the cabin. You won't hear any ticking when you are accelerating...

Quote, originally posted by BlueCrush »Glad you like the aFe. It is one of the best IMO.I'm starting to consider trying one.Right now my Cosmo is pressing out on my headlight so it's sticking out a bit. I figure that little collision I had last year must have shifted something enough to cause that.The only thing I'm wondering is that by moving having the filter in the engine bay will probably coat the filter with dust more frequently. Having the filter behind the bumper cover actually kept it relatively clean over the last couple of years. Of course it'll be easier to access in the engine bay for cleaning anyways.

How much do the AFE go for?I'm in Canada & my garage is quoting 330$ + Installation

Check Ebay. You'll find it cheapest there.

I found that one but it's for a 2003-04... I have a 2005.The Cosmo is only 95$ is there a big difference between the 2? I'm looking for performance & a nice sound. Not a sound that will disturb everyone AFE: http://cgi.ebay.ca/aFe-Cold-Ai...d4624COSMO: http://www.cosmoracing.com/pro...=1315

Quote, originally posted by digitalskull »I found that one but it's for a 2003-04... I have a 2005.The Cosmo is only 95$ is there a big difference between the 2? I'm looking for performance & a nice sound. Not a sound that will disturb everyone AFE: http://cgi.ebay.ca/aFe-Cold-Ai...d4624COSMO: http://www.cosmoracing.com/pro...=1315The main difference from what I can see is that the Cosmo doesn't have the heat shield

Quote, originally posted by Herb »The main difference from what I can see is that the Cosmo doesn't have the heat shieldYou can get a heat shield for the Cosmo.