Buying Intake need opinion

thispecialk

So im in the market for a long tube intake but I'm confuse on all 3 AEM Stillen or injen. What's everyones opinion which is better has no problems like check engine light, rattling etc. I've been holding of for awhile but I think it's that time for me. I wanted to go force induction but Money is tight. Do they all make the same amount of power?

craniac24

Most people on here have the Stillen, followed by the injen. Not many have the AEM.

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theDreamer

Power is going to be about the same with the Stillen pumping out a few more HP possibly, but the Injen I personally feel have a better build quality to them and I owned the Stillen.

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chuckd05

Stillen = no chance of hydro lock
Injen aem = chance of hydro lock

Stillen for me

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daleks

The AEM intake can be fitted with a bypass valve, which prevents hydro-lock even if you drive into a foot of water. The problem with the Stillen unit is you have to dremel out a portion of your front radiator support. Should you remove too much, then the fitment may be loose. Also, I think you have to bend back your horn bracket. The AEM intake may require minor cutting to be made as well.

My personal preference is for bolt-on/bolt-off mods, which leaves the Injen.

ClemsonWill

I have been researching this and I can't find a solid answer. Stillen requires cutting the radiator support. AEM requires splicing some wires. Are you sure the Injen requires no permanent modification?

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thispecialk

I'd like to know also

shadoquad

Injen's only required modification is, I believe, the washer fluid reservoir has to be chopped and modded. They may even include a custom one in their package. Check out m4a1mustang's DIY thread for details.

Also, AAM Competition, one of our forum sponsors, can custom machine you a long cold air intake that requires little additional mods. You might want to hit up either Jon or Clint from AAM for details on their intakes.

Holliday

The only thing the gets fu$%ed is the factory windshield washer fluid tank. You will have to cut the cap section off for the new tank. I also drilled and fitted the tank injen includes to support the fluid level sensor. I have had 0 problems with my injen CAI and I especially like the black tubes. Good luck with your choice

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tinysumo

I've got the Injens and have been happy with them. It includes the smaller washer fluid reservoir so like others have said the only modification you have to do is cut the existing one. Not a big job at all. I also like the black tubes the injen offer.

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