Difference between different AEM CA Intakes? - Toyota Yaris Forums

Henry_mak16 · 05-29-2013, 10:41 PM

I am barely beginning to learn about AEM CAI. Simple question, what would be the difference between this $80 CAI http://www.amazon.com/Toyota-Yaris-0...productDetails vs a more expensive $200 http://www.amazon.com/AEM-21-573P-Po...ype=automotive

Thanks!

*Astroman* · 05-30-2013, 12:12 AM

For starters the AEM has a higher quality, designed and tested filter, along with a true designed and tested intake tube. The other one is just a knock-off that's copied the AEM design by looks and has a cheap filter on it that could collapse and get sucked in. I have the AEM and love it, and it's held up well over the past 5 years and I got mine used.

It's your money, but I'd spend the extra for the AEM myself.

justjesus · 06-06-2013, 08:44 PM

You can actually find that knock-off for cheaper. Do that, and buy a quality filter and junk the one it comes with. (They really do fall apart)

tooter · 06-08-2013, 07:24 PM

That's what I did...
I got an inexpensive used Simota intake just for the tube, and then put a top notch BLOX filter on it.

justjesus · 06-10-2013, 01:33 PM

Nice. Blox is what I'm planning on using for my future "custom" intake that also uses a velocity stack. Sort of like yours

05-29-2013, 10:41 PM	#1
Henry_mak16 Henry Mak Drives: 2009 Toyota Yaris 2dr-hatchbk Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: SGV Posts: 26	Difference between different AEM CA Intakes? I am barely beginning to learn about AEM CAI. Simple question, what would be the difference between this $80 CAI http://www.amazon.com/Toyota-Yaris-0...productDetails vs a more expensive $200 http://www.amazon.com/AEM-21-573P-Po...ype=automotive Thanks!

05-30-2013, 12:12 AM	#2
Astroman Modded Moderator View User's Garage Drives: 07 Toyota Yaris, 71 Galaxie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wenatchee, WA Posts: 3,670	For starters the AEM has a higher quality, designed and tested filter, along with a true designed and tested intake tube. The other one is just a knock-off that's copied the AEM design by looks and has a cheap filter on it that could collapse and get sucked in. I have the AEM and love it, and it's held up well over the past 5 years and I got mine used. It's your money, but I'd spend the extra for the AEM myself. __________________ Please visit my online store for computer stuff and Official Yarisworld decals!

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06-06-2013, 08:44 PM	#3
justjesus View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orange County Posts: 962	You can actually find that knock-off for cheaper. Do that, and buy a quality filter and junk the one it comes with. (They really do fall apart)

06-08-2013, 07:24 PM	#4
tooter play every day Drives: 2012 Yaris L 2dr 5sp Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,961	That's what I did... I got an inexpensive used Simota intake just for the tube, and then put a top notch BLOX filter on it.

06-10-2013, 01:33 PM	#5
justjesus View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orange County Posts: 962	Nice. Blox is what I'm planning on using for my future "custom" intake that also uses a velocity stack. Sort of like yours