fonts Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 The AEM comes with the heatshield .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whobaru Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 ^^^ Yup. There are DIY walkthroughs on how to make a simple water shield for it, then you have true cold air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoobie Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 So... benefit with stock turbo? protuned? nah? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverstar Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 The AEM comes with a heatshield, but some cars may need a water shield as well. Someone posted a link to a generic one on some AEM thread, I bought it and it works great. $20 well spent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsme Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 ^Yeah even stock filter is fine. If you want more noise, 3-5 whp, and harder to tune then get an intake I have no problem tuning with my typhoon. It's very consistent.I can't say how much more it gives me over a stock intake because I also have a FMIC. But with my stock turbo and "so-so open source tune". (J/K infamous1) I'm getting around 280whp on cali 91. I target at about 18.5 psi and reach it at @ 2800 rpms. So it doesn't hurt my spool. Racer X FMIC for '05-'09 LGTs, '08+ WRX and '10+ LGT,'14+ FXT, and '15+ WRX TMIC Racerxengineering.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTGT Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 ^I am just saying it may give some a head ache for an arguable amount of gains especially at vf40 power levels. I would try one out right before a tune if, It was $100 or less and proven to be easily tuned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whobaru Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 I've heard so-so reviews of tuning for the typhoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal2You Posted August 5, 2008 Author Share Posted August 5, 2008 The AVO filter replacement is way above the Perrin in the poll. Is it really better, or is it simply that more folks have the AVO? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirSix Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 AVO has been good to us here. I think that has a lot to do with it. I tell myself that an N/A Forester is just an STI without all the fluff like, power, handling, style, racing heritage, and curb appeal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSaladino Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 AEM w/ AVO FMIC http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g88/jsaladino/aemcai.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soda Popinski Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 I have the COBB airbox and SF cone filter... all you have to do is oil it up. AWESOME sound and a nice kick in power. If you wanted to hear your BOV, the stock is just fine... this airbox really brings it out, even if you have an AT. Air rush is prominent, BOV is not too loud but not quiet either. Sounds aggressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSaladino Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 that's one thing i REALLY like about the AEM... you can clean it with water, and you never have to oil it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edkwon Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 I have the COBB airbox and SF cone filter... all you have to do is oil it up. AWESOME sound and a nice kick in power. If you wanted to hear your BOV, the stock is just fine... this airbox really brings it out, even if you have an AT. Air rush is prominent, BOV is not too loud but not quiet either. Sounds aggressive. I just ordered the Cobb filter and airbox, but didn't come with any oil, what am i supposed to use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soda Popinski Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 Go to Napa, buy the K&N air filter oil. It's not expensive. Get the small one. It's easy to apply. it's like squeezing lighter fluid on charcoal... just get the squeezebottle. Should be like 10 bucks. http://www.napaonline.com/MasterPages/NOLMaster.aspx?PageId=470&LineCode=BK&PartNumber=3351515&Description=Air+Filter+Oil+-+K%26N+Filters Should look like this: http://partimages2.genpt.com/partimages/683694.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tangur Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 What about the K&N air filter? Any different from AVO and Perrin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soda Popinski Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 Just a FYI - K&N Air filters come pre-oiled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whobaru Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 AEM doesn't need oil. pwned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansGT Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 ^ AVO = no oil as well (drop in at least) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caramall2 Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 AEM w/ AVO FMIC Nice foam/rubber bumper around the edge of the heat shield...was thinking about the same thing and will do that if it looks like it will hit at all. Did you have trouble installing the heat shield (e.g. the bolt that holds the tube to the heatshield sticks out below and hits the frame)? Sounds like most people had to jack up the heatshield by leaving the rubber stock mounts in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSaladino Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 haha, all we did was split some vacuum hose down one side and wrap it around the lip. works pretty fantastic! and I just left the rubber bits that were on there... mine fits great. if you have any questions you can pm me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caramall2 Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Just installed my AEM CAI...see my post: http://www.legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=94816 Have a "water shield" coming in the mail just to be safe (it does go pretty low in the fender well), but my numbers showed a marked improvement (you must recalibrate your map of course for your MAF sensor). Wasn't expecting much so quite pleased. Only other issue is I had to jury-rig some washers under the heat shield to allow space for the bolt that attaches to the CAI tube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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