Boost Cold Air Intake Systems with AEM Kit

Before discussing AEM Cold Air Intake Systems, here is some information that will enhance the overall review. Role of Cold Air Intake System (http://www.autoanything.com/air-intakes/61A2052A0A0.aspx)

An apt cold air intake system can enhance the engine performance and gas mileage by availing more oxygen to the engine. In addition, attractive features like low cost, easy installation and good looks make it a regular constituent of a car tune up project.

Functionally speaking, cold air intake systems pull in cold air from the outside and transfer it to the engine as voluminous (cold) as possible. To achieve this, most cold air intake systems are located outside and away from the engine compartment.

There are some important points that need to be considered before going for a decision in favor of a cold air intake system. To enumerate,

• Understand the inbuilt stock setup: Fundamentally, designing an air intake system invites a thorough and careful study at the end of the engineers. The first and foremost concern is generally noise restriction, followed closely by safeguard of the stock air filter against all kinds of harmful elements, viz. water, dust and other road litter.
• It is advisable to understand why the inbuilt stock set up is the way it is. Thoughtless replacement of the stock set up may prove to be a bad bargain, as it may deprive your engine from the well-thought out protection set up, as well as, diminish both performance and optimal life span of the engine in the long run.
• Aim high-end power gains: Typically the horsepower increase secured by installing an air intake system ranges between 0 to 15 horsepower only. Unless due for the high-end power gain, it is not advisable to go for installation of cold air intake system.

Factually speaking, while the cold air intake system improves the upper power band, it deteriorates the power in the lower rev range. In some cases (wrong choice), air intake system may actually harm the overall power band instead of revving up the engine.

Review of AEM’s System

Pros:

• Broad range: AEM kit is a favorite choice for most car owners, especially sports compact car owners, mainly because it fits in a broad range of applications for different types of cars.
• Optimal diameter: AEM kit offers the ideal diameter for any intake system that ensures best performance and revved up engine.

Cons:

• Weakness in the filter flange: The filter of the AEM kit gets blocked with impurities too soon as compared to other cold air intakes, which requires constant removal.
• Bad quality of the filter: The common complaint faced by the AEM kit is the weak and fragile quality of the filters made up of very thin aluminum that makes the task of cleaning the flange all the more cumbersome. Replacement of the filters costs expensive, as much as $100.

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