okay.. whats the diff between an intake like this as opposed to this one

and should i get injen, aem, or hks??

im thinking of the aem


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okay, i found the difference... one is cheaper and shorter than the other, but both do the same... but what brand do u prefer/suggest?

 

well, the links don't work.

Where do you live? What temperatures are the hottest?

CAI is good for very hot places, however, more often than not it is proven that on an n/a 240sx, a SRI (Short-Ram Intake) will show better performance.

Personally, my intake of choice is the AEM short-ram ... i'll be buying that. We have modest temperatures here, and cold winters. The summer we top out at around 90 ... but thats only for about 2-3 weeks of the year. Thus, SRI is the best choice for me.

 

Short intakes are good for top end power, cold air intake makes a good amount of torque.
Personally I like short intakes, I think the KA already produces alot of torque, I would rather get the torque numbers down , and increase HP.
YAY for the coolant bypass, cold air intakes are kinda unecessary.

From what I have seen Injen is cheaper, and the AEM is smogable. Take your pick they both produce good numbers on the dyno.

 

Both are smog legal actually...Ive found the AEM cheaper...I got mine 130 on ebay

 

i live in sunny hot *** florida. i was thinkin about the aem short. so i guess ill go with aem.. saw them on ebay for 150 or so.. thx for the advice and help

 

When did Injen get a CARB O.E? Last I look they didn't provide any O.E numbers? This was like 2 months ago.

 

I was pretty sure they always did...

 

$150 for a couple HP? I wouldn't spend it. Make your own.

 

Here in cali...the carb sticker is worth it...If you make it, it wont pass smog Florida is pretty strict too I believe...

 

i know u can make it out of pvc pipe.. i just dont know how to make my own.....


how about those $30 intakes on ebay? are they worth it or should i just save up $150 for the aem?

 

No way, my buddy E got his in 2.5" pipe it sucked *** and looked horrible, probably made bad flow numbers as well. If you do get a cheap intake read the fine print and make shure you get it in 3" pipe, or at least 70mm in diameter.

 

Florida doesn't have emmisions laws as far as I know. Maybe a FL person can verify this.

Shotty53 one way to build one, requires you to move or buy a smaller battery. It allows you to clean up the engine bay and make a nice short intake. Instead of going across the engine bay the intake turns towards the battery.

Just go to a muffler shop and buy your self a Mandrel bent U shape pipe, cut to shape, pick up a maf sensor adapter (if needed), and a cone filter that fits the pipe. If thats seems to hard just go buy one I guess, might be better for you. Hope that helps.

 

short intake has pick up from 3000 to 8000 rpm

heres mine

 

fl dose not have ****

 

It doesnt? LUCKY!