Apu wrote:I think the point is you'd be paying $X00 for <5kW gain...which really won't amount to much on the road. However, if you want that nicer induction note, bit of bling, etc then that's a different story.
It's up to you if you want to pay more for that, and whether or not you're prepared to pay the extra $100+ for the brand.
In fact, I might bring in the Works Engineering equivalent of the AEM setup and dyno them, haha! I'm going to be doing that for a couple of Honda and Evo setups, just to prove the price differential isn't worth it.
And I know for a fact that the quality of the Works Engineering filter will outperform many of the top name Japanese brands as they've been independently tested and reviewed. I'll revive those articles when we're done with the comparisons.
Well the proof is in the pudding I guess..what I get from this discussion is that rerouting the standard intake would produce little or no benefit, but the AEM intake and its ilk would. Whether or not it is worth spending $00's for a few kw is open to debate. But what if the standard filter was replaced with a freer flowing one such as a K&N? Negligible benefit? I'd be interested in seeing the differences!
Anyway I have been enlighted, so thank you everyone.
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