Newbie Question AEM CAI on a budget

doro733 · Postby **doro733** » Mon Jun 11, 2012 4:05 pm

I am new owner of a Stock NB 2004 SE wanting to upgrade the breathing of the engine.

If there already a thread on this, please point me towards it.

Looking at the CAI options for my SE, and obviously on a budget as the financial controller has a few constraints on my budget!!!
1. I am looking at the AEM CAI kit to install myself.
2.Are there any other essential pieces to install when doing this upgrade ie Boost controller.
I cant afford to do the Exhaust at the moment, but on the wish list, also the intercooler.

Also what a the Legalities of the upgrade being in Perth WA, is it legal?

Postby **NitroDann** » Mon Jun 11, 2012 4:19 pm

Everything is illegal, get that first.

Its a case of what will and will not actually get you booked.

The intake WILL get you booked if the bonnet is popped.

There has been a recent thread, but the intake and ecu is the first upgrade.

Dann

timk · Postby **timk** » Mon Jun 11, 2012 4:38 pm

Not everything is illegal, this is a good place to start:
http://www.transport.wa.gov.au/licensing/20500.asp

I had just the AEM intake in my SE initially and it was fine. It can be a bit annoying though, you need a louder exhaust to drown out the intake noises! :lol:

Postby **NitroDann** » Mon Jun 11, 2012 4:45 pm

OK so this stuff isnt illegal in WA

Additional lighting
Air conditioners
Air shock absorbers
Alarm systems
Badge bars
Body markings and speed striping
Gearbox (pre 1976)
Mesh stone shields for wind screens and lamps
Mud spats and pebble guards
Optional manufacturer seating
Radio and stereo systems
Rear-view mirrors
Roof racks
Seat belts for pre 1969 cars (no full harness types)
Single tone air horns
Stabiliser bars
Sunvisors
Torque rods and traction bars (not semi-tramp types)
Tyre size and aspect ratio
Venetian blinds and other internal screening systems are allowed, subject to a clear view to the rear.

Everything on OPs list however, is.
All mechanical modifications are illegal except swaybars and shock absorbers.

Dann

timk · Postby **timk** » Mon Jun 11, 2012 6:24 pm

Why copy and paste just that part of the page?

You have to go through an approval processs for other mods, it doesn't mean they are illegal.

Postby **NitroDann** » Mon Jun 11, 2012 6:35 pm

Well because almost everything is legal with the required engineering, and or individual build plate.

So the question of what is legal is limited to what can be simply, done, is the relevant definition in this context.
Sorry if I offended.

Dann