i was wondering which you all recommend AEM CAI or Comptech? any reasons? just information :thumbup:

 

Either are very good. Comptech is a little more costly but with the AEM you risk sucking up water...although I have not heard of someone doing so. AEM also has the air bypass valve, but you sacrifice some HP gains when using it...plus I believe it only works when the airfilter is completely submerged in water. When was the last time you drove through a puddle 1-2 feet deep? My vote would be for the Comptech...I would rather spend more money on an intake ensuring my engine will not hydrolock. Comptech's filter is up high which is why it does not suck water into the engine.

 

Is it true that comptech performance parts will not void your warranty? I've heard this before but am unsure of its validity. If this is the case, more the reason to go with the comptech.

 

I know some dealerships will add Comptech parts to cars before you take delivery and that the waranty will not be voided...I am not sure though when you put the parts on after the car has been bought.

 

which intake gives you the most gains i drive a 94 LS i know the comptech costs around 50 dollars more and i live in california so i don't think i have a real chance of ever hydrolocking....but yeah i'm looking for some opinions

 

Yeah i have heard that compteches don't void the warrenty but I am not sure that is a fact. Can somone verify that? If it is true that is what I will get for my GSR.

 

I believe it is COmptech but I am not 100% sure. Whch ever does it is not by much. Let me see if I can find some DYnos of the two.

 

Anyone know the hp gains for the comptech intakes?

 

Here is Comptech

http://www.comptechusa.com/images/dy...sr_ice_box.pdf

I will see about AEM

 

Hi,

I have the comptech icebox; I actually wrote a long review of it (now located in forum archives).

Here's the breakdown of the whole AEM vs. Comptech debate. AEM and Comptech both make the same peak power, with comptech claiming they have a wider powerband/less peaky behavior. AEM is cheaper than Comptech. The big catch is that it is MUCH harder to hydrolock the comptech icebox versus the AEM (if you want an in-depth detailed explanation look at my post in the archives). The only person I know of to hydrolock his engine with the icebox had his engine replaced by comptech. If you happen to be driving in conditions that would permit the icebox to suck up water, then water would have to be up well past your door (in which case you'll probably be worrying about a lot more than just your engine).

People who bring up the hydrlock issue quote AEM's bypass valve. The thing may work, but it takes away some of the power gain (something AEM doesn't talk too loudly about).

If you're really worried about hydrolocking, get the icebox (you don't need the Comptech short-ram intake, just the foam air filter). There isn't another intake out there that will give you as much power gain with a minimal chance of hydrolocking.

If your car isn't driven daily and/or you live in super dry conditions, get the AEM. It has the same peak power gain, is cheaper, and it's much, much louder h: if loud is your thing.

If you can't afford Comptech but are afraid of hydrolocking get the AEM w/bypass valve. It ends up costing just a little less than comptech but most people use this setup and are perfectly happy with it.

Comptech doesn't void warranty and cops won't even notice you have an aftermarket intake (uses stock-looking airbox if you like the sleeper style ) You will be a poorer man though.

Shingo