Pipeline, AEM, or Injen intakes?

[Fadl]

Guys, I've been reading a lot and searching a lot on air intakes before buying one..I know that this maybe the most frequent question..but after quiet some searching; I'm convinced with the true cold air intake (lowered ones that goes down to the driver side wheel or front lower bumper)...however I can't make up my mind on these 3 brands....anyone who has one of these installed or knows of any tests done etc..appreciate your comments here..

[Demon War Horse]

Of the three, probably AEM.

Just remember, if you drive in any rain or water, fender fed systems from down in the fender are at more risk of pulling in water than those higher mounted in the engine bay.

[Fadl]

Originally Posted by Demon War Horse

Of the three, probably AEM.

Just remember, if you drive in any rain or water, fender fed systems from down in the fender are at more risk of pulling in water than those higher mounted in the engine bay.

Thanks Demon..yeah i heard things like that but reviewers say that that problem only happens when water is deep enough to soak the lower bumper; so when the filter is almost fully in water....maximum i get is to drive on rainy roads that are 2-4 cms deep max..and that only happens in like 3 4 incidents throughout the year....but do you ahve any data on AEM or any of these? any reviews? any tests?

[Demon War Horse]

I have not seen anything review wise, but AEM makes some of the OEM intakes for different manufacturers. My buddy has an AEM unit on his Tundra, but it is not a fender breather it is a sealed box and he loves it.

Have you searched on YouTube? Might be more info there...

[VADER SS L99]

Take it from first hand experience. Do not get any of those. I too thought in theory that that type of intake would yeild the best results. I got mine before any testing had been done. Well it may have produced the most power if it were not for the massive amounts of heat soak. I had a Pipeline and it skyrocketed IAT's killing power. You can see how high the IAT's started to get with the Jannetty CAI test. I believe he tested 2 or all three of the ones on your list. The heat soak just gets worse and worse with those intakes the longer your engine is running and the pipe and IAT sensor doesn't cool off fast enough. The stock intake out performed the Pipeline after heat soak set in with my experience.

Take my advise and get what's proven. Vararam, New Era, and ADM race w/ scoop are going to get the best results. Even CAI inc with scoop or Halltech with scoop would be decent choices.

[Fadl]

Originally Posted by VADER SS L99

Take it from first hand experience. Do not get any of those. I too thought in theory that that type of intake would yeild the best results. I got mine before any testing had been done. Well it may have produced the most power if it were not for the massive amounts of heat soak. I had a Pipeline and it skyrocketed IAT's killing power. You can see how high the IAT's started to get with the Jannetty CAI test. I believe he tested 2 or all three of the ones on your list. The heat soak just gets worse and worse with those intakes the longer your engine is running and the pipe and IAT sensor doesn't cool off fast enough. The stock intake out performed the Pipeline after heat soak set in with my experience.

Take my advise and get what's proven. Vararam, New Era, and ADM race w/ scoop are going to get the best results. Even CAI inc with scoop or Halltech with scoop would be decent choices.

thanks for sharing your experience..but what may have caused all this heat soak? it's supposed to be getting in cold air; can you explain? ...have checked Jannetty's test 2, there are Airaid, ADM with similar temp climbs (both 8) compared to 9 for Fastlane, also Hennessey has 18 temp climb...