Jebus_777

Help me out plz

I want an intake, everyone talks about Injen CAI, but I am leaning more towards these two.

Which one do you guys think is better?

I know K&N makes some really good stuff, plus i believe its almost like the trd except better, and not sure, but i think the intake tube runs and the way down to where a CAI would be, but the Filter is alllll the way at the top.

The AEM have some good intakes, and i like the color, but i've seen some ppl complain of some issues.

What do you guys think?

I can get the K&N for 236$ and the AEM for 223$

unsungfate

aem makes k&n, or vice versa.. either are great products. k&n is a short ram while the aem is true Cold air intake. I got an aem for 200 used so I went that route..

Jebus_777

how do you like ur aem??

unsungfate

I will install it this weekend when I get the chance, but the reviews about it are great!

Jebus_777

keep me updated =]
since u mention that K&n is a short ram, it dosent have a snarkle that runs all the way down?

unsungfate

from the looks of it, it does not have a snorkel, but I think you could just buy a silicone hose to route into the fender and a filter that will accommodate the silicone hose..

disaster06

The factory intake pretty much has a snorkel. The K & N has an air dam that buts up to the snorkel is, so essentially, it has a snorkel. I have had both, I like the K&N Better. Its a little louder, and feels like the same if not more power. good luck!

Jebus_777

Thanks Disaster!

btw pm me

StatuSCheckA

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I was forced to ditch my AEM on my 2013.
And my Ingen brand intake runs great! Very nice glossy black to match the car.

Jebus_777

what was wrong with the AEM?

StatuSCheckA

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That little electronic box that you attach to the MAP sensor kept messing up because supposedly it was not compatible with my 2013. They even sent me a new electronic piece and two months later my car started stalling and having erratic idle again. So I gave up because the second I mention 2013 tC they say "well it has not been tested on a 2013 test car yet and its listed on our website as 2011-2012". They say the 2013 tC may have had the fuel maps changed and that is causing the problem.
Perhaps for the 2011 and 2012 they are fine.
Hell I have my AEM Intake sitting in my garage. I didn't have time to prep it for sale on Craigslist yet. It is still under warranty if you wish to buy it, I have receipts. It works fine and all..just not on my car.

Jebus_777

Damn that sucks. Since you had both how do you feel the injen compared to aem? Btw where are you located

StatuSCheckA

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It wasn't horrible, I just couldn't take full advantage of the AEM Unit. It just sucked I had to go to my Stock intake, then order a new Intake, then install that. I guess I like my Ingen better because its all analog and i know its not intentionally sending false signals to my ECU.
Also at the end of the day they are both wide pipe with a filter on the tip. They were both fun when it comes to drivability. I got 10% off cause I mentioned ScionLife on the phone.
I am in Central Texas and will let it go for cheap. Not sure what current MSRP is.

Rickincali

I installed my AEM on my 2011 Tc about 3 weeks ago and so far it has been great. The install was pretty easy. Sounds and feels good. I got mine online for $230 shipped out of San Diego, CA. Gunmetal looks good with the cement paint which is what I have.

StatuSCheckA

iTrader: (1)

Heck ya bro, I had the gunmetal AEM one too. I paid about the same price.

Jebus_777

Where did you guys buy it from? where can i use the scionlife discount =]

how much would you sell it for? pm?

Rickincali

I purchased mine here:

http://www.ajusa.com/AEM-Electronica...a14q13c5f.html

Looks like they increased the price some. I just got mine before Christmas so maybe I caught a sale.

StatuSCheckA

iTrader: (1)

I went though AutoAnything for the AEM.
And I used Fast Scions (google it) for the Ingen.
PM Sent.

Jebus_777

Thanks guys! btw i think the K&n intake is considered a Cold air Intake bcuz it has the filter closed from the hot air, and the tube that runs down to where "cooler" air would be.

=]

unsungfate

i have my AEM in, long story short, it's great and does not disappoint. with that said, i only wish it looked flashier in the engine bay.. i hope pwjdm decides to make the "whale *****" intake for the tc2.., i'd get it in a heartbeat!