what is the best air intake?

[forumonlooker]

I had a weapon R on a corolla a few years back. It made the most horsepower out of all the intakes in a dyno test a corolla club did. However it does that as the filter isn't the best for keeping out fine particulates. If you live in a dusty area, I'd stay away. Anywhere else is fine.

[KamiSpeed]

all my customers seem to like the K&N, I've probably sold a hand full of cold air and about 10+ of just the K&N, people seem to like the versatility of the short ram

[artkozak1]

What do you know about AEM cold air intake systems? I live in Philadelphia and was told that I need a short ram intake. Thoughts?

[Scotty001]

Depends on your comfort level. If you have to drive where there the streets frequently flood, you may want to consider and SRI such the K&N which with its heat shield has some cold air properties when at speed. Here in the PNW, a CAI exceeds my personal comfort level.

But, counterpoint, a lot of members here with CAI's in areas where streets flood (Flordia etc) and they have stated no issues.

[artkozak1]

Does it make any sense for me to install a short ram intake if I am going to keep the exhaust stock?

[ArtJDM]

Originally Posted by artkozak1

Does it make any sense for me to install a short ram intake if I am going to keep the exhaust stock?

Yeah, we're not really in the point of tuning where intake affects exhaust. If you're interested in a Short Ram Intake, Sleighman is selling his in the classifed section for dirt cheap.

I run a Cold Air Intake in Florida where it rains a lot. If you're worried about sucking water up into your engine, get a bypass valve and you'll be fine.

[lldsandsll]

I snapped it up Art. Sent payment this morning.

You're playing with fire with that CAI man, or are you running a bypass? It floods where I live too. Snapped 3 rods when I sucked up water one day

[Klasse Act]

I have the K&N typhoon coming soon, looking forward to the increase in hp/torque and sound! I chose the K&N due to past experience and build quality, they know what they're doing due to DECADES of experience, that counts with me!

[kenoshainflames]

Originally Posted by Klasse Act

I have the K&N typhoon coming soon, looking forward to the increase in hp/torque and sound! I chose the K&N due to past experience and build quality, they know what they're doing due to DECADES of experience, that counts with me!

I'll give you $20 for your stock intake box

[ArtJDM]

Originally Posted by lldsandsll

I snapped it up Art. Sent payment this morning.

You're playing with fire with that CAI man, or are you running a bypass? It floods where I live too. Snapped 3 rods when I sucked up water one day

It doesn't matter where you live since there's always going to be "that one time." If you're running a CAI, get an AEM bypass valve. It's designed so that you don't lose the advantages of running a CAI compared to the SRI. It stays sealed and the only time it opens up is when the intake turns into a vacuum.