AEM air filter cover....?

dwilc1 · 07/04/2009, 04:31 PM

I dont know where this should be but i thought this was the best

Awhile back i saw on someones car here a air filter cover for an after market CAI. it was black and only covered the bottom half portion of the coned air filter. cant find the car that had it or where to buy it online

Looking into getting the V2 but living in Rochester NY sucks because of winter and the rain. (rained all last week and half) id rather not have my car water locked and would really like to get the V2 rather than the standard AEM CAI, granted there is the bypass valve. i like the sound the V2 has.

thanks

Tearstone · 07/04/2009, 06:08 PM

Injen makes them, or you can get some cheap-o's on ebay. They are universal.

dwilc1 · 07/04/2009, 07:44 PM

HEATSHIELD HEAT SHIELD FOR 3" 3.5" CONE FILTER INTAKE:eBay Motors (item 300320033413 end time Aug-02-09 19:16:53 PDT) you think that will work? that the style i'm looking for, but it a heat shield same thing?

or this, that says it repels water

Tearstone · 07/04/2009, 07:49 PM

That looks to me like that would decrease airflow thereby decreasing horsepower. I would save your money for something else.

dwilc1 · 07/04/2009, 07:59 PM

which one would or you talking about both

PharmEcis · 07/04/2009, 07:59 PM

What you posted a pic of.

dwilc1 · 07/04/2009, 08:04 PM

yeah, i think its just liked weaved so there are holes in it

the heat shield is what im gearing towards more, if i get the V2 i can just put it towards the bottom of it so no water gets in it

Tearstone · 07/04/2009, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by dwilc1

yeah, i think its just liked weaved so there are holes in it

the heat shield is what im gearing towards more, if i get the V2 i can just put it towards the bottom of it so no water gets in it

Get an AEM with a bypass valve, then you won't have to worry about sucking water into your engine. Plus you get better throttle response.

HIJACKER · 07/04/2009, 11:03 PM

Remove OEM air filter and cover.

Install aftermarket cone filter.

Install aftermarket cover over filter.

End results - you just spent money to make a complete circle back to where you started. Doesn't make sense to me - at all.

PharmEcis · 07/04/2009, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HIJACKER

Remove OEM air filter and cover.

Install aftermarket cone filter.

Install aftermarket cover over filter.

End results - you just spent money to make a complete circle back to where you started. Doesn't make sense to me - at all.

I was thinking the same thing. Waste of money, only useful for people who like to only show their car.

dwilc1 · 07/05/2009, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tearstone

Get an AEM with a bypass valve, then you won't have to worry about sucking water into your engine. Plus you get better throttle response.

how do you know you get better response over the V2?

Quote:

Originally Posted by HIJACKER

Remove OEM air filter and cover.

Install aftermarket cone filter.

Install aftermarket cover over filter.

End results - you just spent money to make a complete circle back to where you started. Doesn't make sense to me - at all.

If i wanted a SRI i would just go ahead and do that but i want a CAI, but thanks for the advise.

Tearstone · 07/05/2009, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by dwilc1

how do you know you get better response over the V2?

Because no matter what intake you get, on the most basic level it's just a pipe. The bypass valve is a cylindrical filter which will open up first where a filter would sit if you had a SRI. But the bulk of the air will still come from the primary filter located behind your bumper cover. For maximum benefit, be sure to cut out your fake vents and use a grille craft fake vent kit to retain a clean look.

This picture shows an AEM CAI with a bypass filter.

dwilc1 · 07/05/2009, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tearstone

Because no matter what intake you get, on the most basic level it's just a pipe. The bypass valve is a cylindrical filter which will open up first where a filter would sit if you had a SRI. But the bulk of the air will still come from the primary filter located behind your bumper cover. For maximum benefit, be sure to cut out your fake vents and use a grille craft fake vent kit to retain a clean look.

This picture shows an AEM CAI with a bypass filter.

i know how about the CAI system and the bypass valve. but if i cut holes in the fake vents to let more air in then that would defeat the purpose of not trying to let water in. Or would going with the regular CAI with the bypass allow me to cut holes in the vents while not letting water get into the engine?

02gt · 07/05/2009, 09:39 AM

I have the setup you are looking for. I have a aem cold air intake, bypass valve, and black heat shield. Cutting the fake vents out really isn't going to make a big difference in performance so I would leave them alone. If you go with a cold air intake, it would be best to invest in the bypass valve to keep water out your engine. I use the shield to help keep the cone filter dry, it just let's me feel better knowing the water has to go around the shield, up the pipe, and through the bypass valve before it gets to my motor. If the water goes through all of that then I was somewhere I didn't need to be.

dwilc1 · 07/05/2009, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 02gt

I have the setup you are looking for. I have a aem cold air intake, bypass valve, and black heat shield. Cutting the fake vents out really isn't going to make a big difference in performance so I would leave them alone. If you go with a cold air intake, it would be best to invest in the bypass valve to keep water out your engine. I use the shield to help keep the cone filter dry, it just let's me feel better knowing the water has to go around the shield, up the pipe, and through the bypass valve before it gets to my motor. If the water goes through all of that then I was somewhere I didn't need to be.

yeah im just looking for options here. i like your setup but i think i wouldn't buy the heat shield if i had the bypass, maybe to keep the filter clean. but im really looking for the V2 and a heat shield and if the shield would prevent or at least keep it somewhat dry, and not let water suck into it.

07/04/2009, 04:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
dwilc1 The Asian Invasion Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Rochester, NY Vehicle: 01 GT Posts: 256	AEM air filter cover....? I dont know where this should be but i thought this was the best Awhile back i saw on someones car here a air filter cover for an after market CAI. it was black and only covered the bottom half portion of the coned air filter. cant find the car that had it or where to buy it online Looking into getting the V2 but living in Rochester NY sucks because of winter and the rain. (rained all last week and half) id rather not have my car water locked and would really like to get the V2 rather than the standard AEM CAI, granted there is the bypass valve. i like the sound the V2 has. thanks

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07/04/2009, 07:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
dwilc1 The Asian Invasion Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Rochester, NY Vehicle: 01 GT Posts: 256	HEATSHIELD HEAT SHIELD FOR 3" 3.5" CONE FILTER INTAKE:eBay Motors (item 300320033413 end time Aug-02-09 19:16:53 PDT) you think that will work? that the style i'm looking for, but it a heat shield same thing? or this, that says it repels water

07/04/2009, 07:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
dwilc1 The Asian Invasion Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Rochester, NY Vehicle: 01 GT Posts: 256	which one would or you talking about both

07/04/2009, 08:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
dwilc1 The Asian Invasion Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Rochester, NY Vehicle: 01 GT Posts: 256	yeah, i think its just liked weaved so there are holes in it the heat shield is what im gearing towards more, if i get the V2 i can just put it towards the bottom of it so no water gets in it

07/05/2009, 09:39 AM	#14 (permalink)
02gt Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: mississippi Vehicle: 02 gt Posts: 806	I have the setup you are looking for. I have a aem cold air intake, bypass valve, and black heat shield. Cutting the fake vents out really isn't going to make a big difference in performance so I would leave them alone. If you go with a cold air intake, it would be best to invest in the bypass valve to keep water out your engine. I use the shield to help keep the cone filter dry, it just let's me feel better knowing the water has to go around the shield, up the pipe, and through the bypass valve before it gets to my motor. If the water goes through all of that then I was somewhere I didn't need to be.