January 4, 2012
I purchased a Brute Force intake for my 99 5.4L F-150, slightly skeptical of the difference it could make. Boy was I wrong! It has really made a difference in overall driveability - my truck is much more responsive, downshifts less, and sounds amazing! I do a lot of mountain driving, and the extra power boost is really noticeable going uphill. The sound difference isn't really noticeable until about 2300RPM, but past there, it really makes my engine roar! Great job AEM.
Brett Leonardo
Clovis, California
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December 25, 2011
I ordered your AEM intake last October for my 350z, and it's still sounding as good as it did the first day I installed it. The directions it came with were easily understood. Thanks for doing the R&D to get a well-developed CAI.
Justin Doty
California
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November 16, 2011
Just put in my V2 (AEM Dual Chamber) cai for my 99 Civic EX :) and let me tell you WOW what a dff. it makes. My rpms rev up so much faster its crazy, now when I shift into second I get big time wheel spin no joke. I just can't believe how fast those rpm rev up now, from 1-4000 nice but where its even better is from 4000 to redline. This is where I feel the added power very nice. The only thing is I didn't get that deep intake sound like my other cars (and yes there is AEM in them) well it is a 1.6) but trust me when the rpms start to go up you can here that bad boy hard at work. I love this V2 cai, AEM is the bomb, keep up the great work guys love ur product 10 out of 10 very very happy.
Robert Madrigal
Salida, California
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November 9, 2011
I just installed the AEM cold air intake on my '02 NISSAN ALTIMA 3.5SE V-6. When I started it up and revved the motor I knew I was in love. The sound is soo awesome. When I went for the first test drive it got even better. The sound of the engine growling from under the hood like you never thought possible from a 4 door sedan. My humble little V-6 sounds like an Italian supercar now with the AEM intake combined with aftermarket exhaust. I felt noticeable throttle response, and better acceleration in all gears and from all speeds. And when the RPM'S get above 4000, it sounds like a monster lets loose, and feels that way too. And the red intake tube is a work of art that makes me want to open the hood and show all my friends. (and even a few strangers at the auto parts store. lol) Great product! I also installed a performance chip, rounding out my easy bolt-on modifications. I have the AEM stickers on my side windows and the liscense plate frame displayed, proudly warning would-be usurpers that this is not your typical ALTIMA, and you might get suprised as I leave you behind....listening to my sweet engine sounds.....love it!
Jeff Horne
Tracy, California
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June 16, 2011
I installed the AEM induction system on my 2006 Chevy 2500HD Silverado on May 26, 2011. It only took about an hour to install. I mostly drive city miles with a little freeway driving. I drove my truck several ways to evaluate the induction system.
I hauled my 8,000 lb trailer about 82 miles this past weekend. During that drive I had to climb a 30 percent grade hill. My gasoline burning truck could only manage to produce 38 miles per hour at about 3000 rpm's up that hill. The transmission temperature gauge read 250 degrees approaching red line before I leveled off. On flat grade I didn't have any problem towing the trailer at 60 miles per hour. (Yes, I know I should have bought a diesel truck for towing.)
I drove it conservative, as well as, aggressively for about 3 weeks. During that time I clocked 388 miles. I punched it to see the response and it didn't let me down. I could hear the system, as well as, feel the system respond.
But, the overall results for gas mileage did amaze me with a 1 ½ mile improvement in gas mileage. Every little mile counts these days living in Southern California.
Thanks AEM Induction Systems for producing an induction system that works well under all conditions.
Harry McQueen
Los Angeles, California
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May 5, 2011
Had been sold a damaged AEM intake by an eBay seller and AEM provided me with a new one! Thank you!
Dane Rhoades
California
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March 30, 2011
Well I bought my AEM air intake many years ago and always has done an awesome job on my 91 Honda Civic. One day we had to replace the fuel filter. We cranked the car up afterwards and the car's engine compartment burst into flames! The whole left side of the engine burnt. Even the radiator fan was gone, but the AEM air intake made it threw the fire fight unharmed! Now I wish I had the money to put one on my new Mazda!
Sarah Ragan
Gadsden, Alabama
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February 25, 2011
Love the Brute Force intake kit on my wife's V-10 excursion. It made a dramatic improvement.
Mike Chasmar
Vista, California
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February 21, 2011
I have loved the intake ever since I got it. It lookes great and I have always been able to feel the better throttle response and hear the intake doing its work. I have probably gained a few horsepower and some torque but its the throttle response that is more important. It was so easy to install if you have the right tools and some common sense. I didn't really need the instructions but I can tell that they thought it through and made sure that ANYONE could do the work themselves.
I have deleted the resonator and put a thrush turbo muffler in place of the restrictive muffler it has a great throaty sound and not ricey. The intake has deffinately made the note a little deeper and sound very mean when you are on the throttle. My friend was blown away when he heard how mean it sounded and definitely liked the look of the polished intake that you guys offer.
Over all I am very impressed at the construction and fit of the system and I definitely reccomend people to AEM whenever I can. Keep up the good work!
Josh Camp
Noblesville, Indiana
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January 26, 2011
I installed the Brute Air Intake System on my 2003 Jeep Wrangler. Wow, what a difference it has made. The 4.0 Liter High Output Inline 6 engine is a work horse, but with the AEM CAI System installed it becomes a beast. It was very easy to install (less than an hour) and looks great under the hood. I will suggest AEM to everyone.
Also, the decals were missing from the package. I sent an e-mail and within 24 hours Joji has the decals in the mail to me. AEM's customer service is UNBELIEVABLE!!!
Chip
St. Louis, Missouri
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August 18, 2010
Just installed a short ram intake on my 97 Honda Accord SE. Quick installation. Very noticeable horsepower & speed gain! Will most def continue to support AEM!
Demetrius Lewis
Birmingham, Alabama
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August 14, 2010
Just installed the short RAM intake system on my 99' eclipse. Easy to install, looks awesome and noticeable HP gain. Love it. Great product. AEM Rocks!
Tym Baker
Port St Lucie, Florida
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August 8, 2010
Your dryflow cold air intake has been on my 08 Subaru sti for almost two years now. The car now has a built 2.7 stroker motor built by S&R Performance of Tampa, FL. On 8/5/10 it was tuned on their dyno and produced a verified 629whp and 608wt. Thanks for a great product!
Kelley Collier
Lakeland, Florida
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July 22, 2010
Hi there!
I just thought I’d take the time to send you guys an e-mail, I’ve recently purchased a Cool Air Intake (21-5001C) from you for my 1991 B18 CRX and have to say I am so happy! It has really improved the tone of the engine. I have been using your products for some time now on my cars and think of your company first whenever I get a new one.
The product is everything I anticipated and so much more as always. I am so glad I decided to go ahead and buy an AEM product again over anything else, and will continue to recommend you to everyone at future meets and events.
I know you guys are quite a big company and it’s probably not worth much me giving you this feedback from over here in the UK, but just felt that it was deserved.
Have a nice day!
Mr. James Routledge
West Sussex, England, UK.
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June 22, 2010
I have had 2 weeks to evaluate the AEM dual intakes on my 370Z (41-1001C) with dry and wet weather running. In the dry it is an awesome difference for the Z than the stock set up! Not sure about the horsepower gains, setting that aside, the drivability of the engine is phenomenal! The biggest weakness with the stock setup is the lag in response time with the throttle and the engine. Especially when lifting
off the throttle, not as bad power on throttle. It does not breathe right, technical term right?!
However with the intakes on the car, the throttle response is precise and very quick. Making the car easier to drive in corners, especially corners that are involving sliding, drifting, power on over-steer, and using the engine to turn the car. Might I say it has improved the handling of the car by making the car easier to turn into a corner quicker while carrying more speed and then having precession throttle control to power out of the corner! Very, very confident inspiring, and shit loads of fun!!!
Wet weather driving is much, much easier with again excellent throttle response. Driving home the day I picked up the car in that technical rain I stopped by an industrial "race track" I use to have fun in the rain. Reminded me of my go-kart days, with about 320 more horsepower! Fantastically easy to use the throttle/engine to turn the car.
It seems you guys did an excellent job tuning, it produces (or feels like it) power all the way through the power-band. I keep bouncing off the rev-limited because it revs (and breathes) so quickly to the limiter. Most intakes I have had (mostly AEM) seem to make good power in the low to mid range. Also they seem to lose a little torque. And as you climb into the high rpm like maybe a thousand short of the redline, they end up making lots of noise and not much else. Problem solved with what ever you did the these intakes and tuning. I have usable power throughout, even low rpm seems to like good difference to stock.
The engine note from the intakes, making a small grumble to a ferocious growl are harmonic with the sound the transmission makes. Fantastic note, even when normal driving. Power, throttle response, sound, and the look of the intakes are excellent. People with Z's need this system if they are even thinking about after-market intakes. Phenomenal job, many thanks. Can't wait to see, feel and hear the difference the exhaust makes! Oh also, this system work extremely well with the stock exhaust, that's another plus!
I also forgot to mention that gas mileage has improved a couple more miles per gallon per tank! With both the Pathfinder and 370Z according to their on board computers showing average miles per gallon, it has gone up 2 to 4 more average MPG per tank. Bonus!
Jon Otterstedt
Southern California
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April 14, 2010
Great quality and performance. keeping the proformance high and the prices low, nice.
Nathan Warkentin
British Columbia, Canada
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January 29, 2010
As a internet literate person, I never use capital letters or exclamation points. But I must break my rule to say about Joji Luz and the rest of the team at AEM: SIMPLY AMAZING CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!!
I own a 1985 Scion XBE. When I took it in to get smog checked, I discovered that Toyota had installed an AEM intake system, with an incorrect sticker number. It was urgent that the matter was cleared up immediately (long story, ending with an impending arrest warrant in Texas if I didn't get the sticker/registration done in time!) Checked with Toyota, absolutely no help. Checked with various mechanics, allegedly nothing to be done about it except a replacement system that would cost about $900.
Checked with AEM, and first Erica and then Joji and others stepped in and - even though it wasn't even really AEM's problem - researched the issue, called Toyota, and then sent me the right sticker.
They made many calls to and for me over the course of two days, still hard for me to believe that they actually took the trouble. I just want to say a big, big, thank you to Joji especially for putting up with my frantic questions with patience, understanding and clarity, he is a star. AEM, don't know how you do it, but you have managed to find customer service reps like in the old days when they actually, you know, helped people!
Gratefully,
Bindu Chandrabose
Los Angeles, California
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January 29, 2010
I bought the (21-8000DP intake) system in 2007 and one of the best investments I've made for my truck, it’s the show piece under my hood so I keep it polished all the time. The original decals, CARB OE and the Brute Force logo were showing their age and affects of polishing so I removed them. I called the tech team to see if I could purchase new ones. Jojo Luz took care of me with prompt e-mails and directions to acquire the new decals. The tech support was outstanding and I truly appreciate the great service I received. Thanks again.
Curtis Houchins
Virginia Beach, Virginia
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January 25, 2010
Easy install (90 minutes tops) of part 21-415 cold air intake on my 2002 Accord except inside filter neck needed to be trimmed just a little to fit over end of intake pipe. No need to remove drivers side of splash guard. Much quicker throttle response now, and more power especially over 3500 rpm like the dyno graph shows. No change to sound level below around 3000 rpm and a pleasant sound..not to loud over 3000 rpm. Mileage also improved 1.0-1.5 mpg!! Thanks AEM !
Dan
Dallas, Texas
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November 12, 2009
I recently just installed your AEM CAI system for my Mazda Speed Protege. I must say installation was fairly easy, everything fit without any mods. After it was installed the performance differance was very noticable. Good performance boost and the sound you get when the turbo spools is awesome. Very pleased with my purchase. Thanks for a great product.
Mike Rice
Warrensburg, New York
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November 12, 2009
Just installed CAI on my 08 Mazda MS3. The things I have read about people seeing 20-25 HP gains with this mod alone are no joke. Incredible HP gains across the entire RPM range, especially mid to high range. Increased throttle response and faster turbo spool. The spool is much louder (almost inaudible before the install) and the turbo is actually able to create more boost pressure than the engine can handle so the factory BOV actually blows off and sounds awsome. Highly recommended for ANY application. Engines like to breathe and this is the best place to start. Thanks AEM!!!
Doug
Springfield, Missouri
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November 11, 2009
I've had a cold air intake on 92 dohc vtec swapped Civic for about three years now, the power gain it's very noticeable at high rpm and the sound it's just awesome.... throtly, deep, loud but not too loud. Just perfect.
Johnny
San Jose, California
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October 28, 2009
I have a 1993 Honda Civic del Sol. When I first put it in (I did it myself) I noticed a small difference in my car's performance and the power improvement was awesome. Installing the part was very easy and I did it in less than one hour. I would definitely recommend this cold air intake to anybody!
Damien DeLaHoz
Grand Junction, Colorado
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October 20, 2009
My car is a 2003 Jetta GLI VR6 24 valve...This intake has made a tremendous impact on the performance and responsiveness of my engine.
I can feel the difference in power. This car has more power and better gas miledge now than it did when is was brand new.
This was my first experiece with AEM and I was very impressed with the quality and fit.
I will recomend this product.
Thank you.
Ralph Bestavros
Austin, Texas
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September 30, 2009
I have the cold air intake for my '02 Celica GT-S and I couldn't have been more happy with the sound it made the first time I fired up the engine or when it gets into lift! Not to mention the immediate difference in power when I took off from the mechanic who installed it! The car just seemed to take off! I've been driving with it now for almost 4 years and still cant get enough of that sucking sound when I take off!
Jeff
Indiana
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September 15, 2009
I LOVE THE FEELING OF THE HORSE POWER YOUR PRODUCT HAS PUT IN TO MY 2003 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE GT I HAVE THE RAM AIR INTAKE.
SEAN RANEY
Alstead, New Hampshire
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June 15, 2009
Just want to thank you guys for this product. I am a SGT in the US. ARMY, and I am over seas at this time. My wife is having all the fun with the car and intake though. She told me that she can hear and tell the difference in the car. The intake was just a start and again thank you guys, me and my wife love our car and someday soon I'll be able to drive it when I come home.
Ron Sawyer
Wilmington, North Carolina
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