AEM Cold Air Intake System Customer Reviews
450 Customer Reviews
Get your intake system running cool as can be with the AEM Cold Air Intake. Thanks to a custom design that locates the filter outside the engine compartment, AEM Cold Air Intakes rush cooler air straight into your sport compact like no other intake setup can.
The AEM Cold Air Intake starts with innovative AEM Dryflow filter technology, feeding faster, cooler air through the mandrel-bent aluminum intake pipe. That intake pipe is a stunner, too—most AEM Cold Air Intakes come with your choice of a Blue, Red, Gun Metal Gray or Polished finish.
Thanks to detailed instructions and AEM’s soft-mount hardware kit, installing the AEM Cold Air Intake is a breeze. All you need are standard tools and about an hour to start feeling the extra horsepower and torque. Best yet, AEM stands behind your AEM Cold Air Intake with a Lifetime Warranty. Order today, and have the coolest-running, coolest-looking sport compact on the block.
Thanks to the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act: US Code – Title 15, Chapter 50, Sections 2301-2312, your vehicle’s factory warranty is protected by law when you add aftermarket parts. Details
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Reviewed by Marcus B (Aurora, CO) Reviewed for a 1997 Acura Integra — Jun 04, 2013 2:56 PM
Great product, felt a little more torque up around 3500 rpm to 6000. Easy installation, only took about 1 hour 15 mins. Great Intake sound over 3500 rpm and quiet if your just crusin. Great product! Except the polished aluminum one is 20 bucks more, I should have sprung for it, would have looked better then gumetal grey.
Reviewed by Corey D (EMPORIA, VA) Reviewed for a 1994 Honda Civic — May 22, 2013 9:43 AM
My aem cold air intake was very easy to install. Imrpoved my gas mileage horsepower and torque. I would reccommend this to any one that like appearance upgrades. Overall great product
Reviewed by Aaron B (NEW CASTLE, PA) Reviewed for a 2008 Mazda 3 — May 21, 2013 6:03 PM
If your serious about tuning your ride I highly recommend you purchase AEMs CAI.. Great sound, appearance and performance. I haven't had it installed long enough to tell if I'm getting better mpg, but there is a noticeable hp increase right from install, and I suspect an increase in mpg once I get a few tanks through. I did the install myself and it was not to bad. The hard part was removing the factory air box. Total install took about 3 hours(2.5 of that was removing factory air box).
Reviewed by Steve K (BEL AIR, MD) Reviewed for a 2013 Dodge Ram — Mar 05, 2013 6:05 AM
This intake was extremely easy to install the difference I've seen is very noticeable gas milage picked up an performance is very noticeable. Overall aside from being a little pricey very good purchace, good enough that I bought another for my wifes car.
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Asked by Anonymous
May 30, 2013 4:57 PM
2013 Ford Fiesta
1 Answer
How Much Horsepower will this increase my 2013 Ford Fiesta SE with the 1.6L I-4 Cyl engine in it?
Answered by Nathan S. — Jun 06, 2013 11:33 AM
Hi, 8-10 hp is the norm for most intakes
flagAsked by Anonymous
May 24, 2013 11:16 AM
2010 Chevy Cobalt
1 Answer
Is it possible to install this in an Cobalt LT?
Answered by Nathan S. — May 28, 2013 8:43 AM
Hi, Sorry, looks like this only fits the SS.
flagAsked by Anonymous
May 23, 2013 10:11 AM
2006 Mazda RX-8
1 Answer
Is this 21-485B still legal under the approval for 21-485 under approval D-670-2?
Answered by Nathan S. — May 24, 2013 8:07 AM
Hi, Same part, different color. It will have the same CARB E.O.
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May 04, 2013 7:34 PM
2001 Volkswagen GTI
1 Answer
Is the legal in California for my car??
Answered by Nathan S. — May 06, 2013 9:27 AM
Hi, Please see our Additional Information once you select your vehicle information.
flagAsked by Anonymous
Mar 01, 2013 8:56 PM
2003 Mitsubishi Lancer
1 Answer
How much hp will I have after I install aem Intake in my stock 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer OZ Rally.
Answered by Nathan S. — Mar 04, 2013 8:58 AM
Hi, 8-10 hp is the norm for most intakes.
flagAsked by Anonymous
Jan 17, 2013 6:17 PM
2009 Chevy Cobalt
1 Answer
is this air filter legal in ca?
Answered by Nathan S. — Jan 18, 2013 7:52 AM
Hi, It looks like we don't have a CARB legal intake for your car at the moment. If you like, you can sign up on our email list and we will notify you when new products and promotions come out.
flagAsked by Anonymous
Nov 30, 2012 2:23 PM
2008 Subaru Impreza
1 Answer
Do I have to remap the ECU for this to function properly?
Answered by Anonymous — Apr 26, 2013 10:24 AM
It's always healthy for a vehicle (especially heavily modified ones) to be re-tuned when parts (especially any that have an impact on the air/fuel mixture). It's not necessarily required (remap your ecu), but you will see a more dramatic improvement in performance if you do so. So required? Depending on the vehicle- no. Beneficial? Yes.
flagAsked by Anonymous
Sep 21, 2012 5:36 PM
2009 Mazda Miata/MX-5
0 Answers
I'm wondering what the air inlet size is on one of these for an '09 MX-5, since i am considering installing an air bypass valve, which comes in four different sizes.
Asked by Anonymous
Aug 19, 2012 10:24 AM
2005 Subaru Legacy
0 Answers
will this product fit a base model legacy? again will this fit a non gt model. i have two borla mufflers, it sound good but not good enough
Asked by Anonymous
Aug 15, 2012 10:12 AM
2007 Saturn Sky
0 Answers
Where does the placement of the filter located when it is installed, is it a dry filter, & is it compatible with the Jet MAF? Thanks
Asked by Anonymous A.
Jul 30, 2012 9:59 AM
1 Answer
I wanna know if this item will work on a 2000 integra ls auto.
Answered by Elizabeth C. — Jul 30, 2012 10:06 AM
Yes, the AEM Cold Air Intake System (Item number 2463402) will work very well on your 2000 Integra LS Automatic. Custom-designed and engineered for your Integra, it also has a lifetime warranty and comes in either a Gun Metal Gray finish or a Polished finish. Thank you for your question.
flagAsked by Anonymous
Jul 29, 2012 7:06 PM
2012 Nissan Maxima
1 Answer
what has the response been on the ease of instalation on the 2012 nissan maxima sv
Answered by Nathan S. — Jul 30, 2012 10:55 AM
The average installation time tends to be less than an hour.
flagAsked by Anonymous A.
Jul 03, 2012 4:21 PM
1 Answer
To be used properly, do I have to buy a programmer to go with my cold air intake?
Answered by Elizabeth C. — Jul 03, 2012 4:46 PM
Hey there. Your CAI does not require the use of a programmer; however, an engine trouble code could pop up under different circumstances depending on other modifications you’ve made to the truck. If you order for the correct year/make/model, you will not see a problem.
flagAsked by Skyler S.
Jun 24, 2012 6:45 PM
2010 Mazda 3
1 Answer
Will this product fit a 2010 Mazda 3S with an automatic transmission?
Answered by Elizabeth C. — Jun 29, 2012 2:55 PM
Hey Skylar, sorry, the AEM is only made for the manual tranny. However, the K&N 69 Series Typhoon Intake System will fit.
flagAsked by Doug D.
May 01, 2012 6:56 AM
2004 Ford Focus
1 Answer
I have a 2004 Ford Focus, 2.3 liter engine with the 100k air cleaner. It's ungodly expensive to replace. Is this legal in California on my car? Most other sites I look at won't even ship to CA.
Answered by Michael K. — May 01, 2012 8:01 AM
Hi Doug, no, the AEM cold air intake is not CARB exempt for your Focus.
flagAsked by Guy T.
Apr 20, 2012 9:24 AM
2007 Mazda 3
1 Answer
Hi, I have a 2007 Mazda 3 GT. I am considering installing the CAI. I would like to know if this system can be left on during winter (gets pretty cold up here, as low as -20 F, and quite slushy/salty) or is it recommended to reinstall the OEM stuff every winter?
Answered by Nathan S. — Apr 25, 2012 11:31 AM 2001 Chevy Silverado
You can certainly leave the product in place. Keep in mind that many of the components installed from the factory on your engine are already made of plastic, such as the intake manifold and valve cover.
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Apr 01, 2012 10:11 AM
2000 Volkswagen Golf
1 Answer
Is this a legal?
Answered by Michael K. — Apr 03, 2012 6:39 PM
Hi Tim, depending on your vehicle, these intakes are either C.A.R.B. exempt or pending exemption for 50-state street-legal use. AEM says that though newer model year vehicles may be in "pending" status, and earning exemption status takes time, it will be complete before your new vehicle's first smog check.
flagAsked by David I.
Feb 21, 2012 2:20 PM
2010 Honda Civic
1 Answer
hey guys do you need a spacer to go along with the intake?
Answered by John B. — Mar 27, 2012 10:40 PM 2004 Toyota Celica
no. it comes with everything. ur gonna have to pull it around to get a good fit. great overall investment
flagAsked by Rick H.
Feb 04, 2012 1:41 AM
2003 Toyota Celica
1 Answer
Can this be converted into a short ram intake?
Answered by John B. — Mar 27, 2012 10:41 PM 2004 Toyota Celica
no. I have an 04 celiac. a splash guard is like $24, just be easy on puddles and keep ur stock stuff just in case!!!
flagAsked by Antoine M
Jan 02, 2012 7:35 PM
2005 Nissan Altima
1 Answer
Hi I have a quick question. I'm looking to upgrade my current Nismo intake to the AEM but I noticed that a bypass valve isn't physically pictured in the description. Does the AEM intake come with a water bypass valve? Thanks in advance,
Answered by Jorjie I. — Feb 12, 2012 11:17 AM 2002 Nissan Altima
No, you buy that separately.
flagAsked by matt k.
Jan 01, 2012 10:04 AM
2003 Hyundai Tiburon
1 Answer
is this legal to do? so when i smog my car i do not have to take it off?
Answered by Michael K. — Jan 03, 2012 4:41 PM
Hi Matt, yes, for your 2003 Tiburon, the AEM Intake is CARB exempt, so it is legal in all 50 states.
flagAsked by Jorjie I.
Dec 12, 2011 11:37 AM
2006 Nissan Altima
1 Answer
Is the filter washable?
Answered by Michael K. — Dec 12, 2011 3:41 PM
Yes Jorjie, the kit includes a washable, reusable AEM performance air filter.
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