AEM Debate
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (faithofadragon @ Jun 15 2005, 11:16 AM)</div><div class='quotemain'>aem intake dynoed at 13hp
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AEM intake for RD's gives a maximum gain of 8 hp.
Only the exhaust cam needs to be replaced? I would be very interested if the price is right, say around $400.
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AEM intake for RD's gives a maximum gain of 8 hp.
Only the exhaust cam needs to be replaced? I would be very interested if the price is right, say around $400.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (rallyman @ Jun 15 2005, 03:29 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'>AEM intake for RD's gives a maximum gain of 8 hp.
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wrong there tough guy
hp.com dynotested it
it did either 12 or 13 i cant remember which
aem advertises 8 but has been proven higher (that way they dont get in trouble by sayin its 13 cus someone would complain if it did 11)
gm used to do it with the camaros
EDIT:: its 12
click here for proof
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wrong there tough guy
hp.com dynotested it
it did either 12 or 13 i cant remember which
aem advertises 8 but has been proven higher (that way they dont get in trouble by sayin its 13 cus someone would complain if it did 11)
gm used to do it with the camaros
EDIT:: its 12
click here for proof
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Just because one person tested it under unknown conditions with unknown modifications doesn't mean too much. I'll rely on the manufacturer's claims, thanks.
Back on topic, given that the ECU alone is $400 obviously adding the camshaft the price is going to be quite a bit higher. Let us know more.
Back on topic, given that the ECU alone is $400 obviously adding the camshaft the price is going to be quite a bit higher. Let us know more.
Don't go off-topic. AEM only makes 8whp @ 3200RPM, and 3whp @ 6000RPM. They don't underinflate their ratings, and they don't overinflate their ratings. Car to car results will be different, just like car to car some make 5whp more stock to stock. No more of that discussion.
For a good exhaut cam and an ECU that would run those cams properly, I'd say a good $700 for the entire package. Your probably looking for a little more most likey (LOL at you guys wanting to buy for $300), but thats still about where I want.
Can you give us more details? Will the high-end stay the same, suffer a little, or go up just a tad?
For a good exhaut cam and an ECU that would run those cams properly, I'd say a good $700 for the entire package. Your probably looking for a little more most likey (LOL at you guys wanting to buy for $300), but thats still about where I want.
Can you give us more details? Will the high-end stay the same, suffer a little, or go up just a tad?
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First off asses, cut out the off topic posting. I should warn all 3 of you.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (rallyman @ Jun 15 2005, 09:52 AM)</div><div class='quotemain'>Just because one person tested it under unknown conditions with unknown modifications doesn't mean too much. I'll rely on the manufacturer's claims, thanks.
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Unknown conditions? Conditions are listed in the link Faith posted. The guy who owns the car is listed, his mods are listed in several places. Manufacturer's always downplay that stuff. In Korea, they UPPLAY that stuff.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (hamhead @ Jun 15 2005, 10:23 AM)</div><div class='quotemain'>Don't go off-topic.
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Look who's talking.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>AEM only makes 8whp @ 3200RPM, and 3whp @ 6000RPM.</div>
On AEM's dyno, yes. On others, no. I've seen a dyno a long time ago with 16.5 HP peak gain with a stock car and the AEM. I have no clue where that dyno is anymore.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>They don't underinflate their ratings, and they don't overinflate their ratings.</div>
Sure they do. Keeps em out of court or the money in their pockets.
Look at SSA. 32 HP they claim for their headers and exhaust.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Car to car results will be different, just like car to car some make 5whp more stock to stock.</div>
Exactly.
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (rallyman @ Jun 15 2005, 09:52 AM)</div><div class='quotemain'>Just because one person tested it under unknown conditions with unknown modifications doesn't mean too much. I'll rely on the manufacturer's claims, thanks.
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Unknown conditions? Conditions are listed in the link Faith posted. The guy who owns the car is listed, his mods are listed in several places. Manufacturer's always downplay that stuff. In Korea, they UPPLAY that stuff.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (hamhead @ Jun 15 2005, 10:23 AM)</div><div class='quotemain'>Don't go off-topic.
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Look who's talking.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>AEM only makes 8whp @ 3200RPM, and 3whp @ 6000RPM.</div>
On AEM's dyno, yes. On others, no. I've seen a dyno a long time ago with 16.5 HP peak gain with a stock car and the AEM. I have no clue where that dyno is anymore.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>They don't underinflate their ratings, and they don't overinflate their ratings.</div>
Sure they do. Keeps em out of court or the money in their pockets.
Look at SSA. 32 HP they claim for their headers and exhaust.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Car to car results will be different, just like car to car some make 5whp more stock to stock.</div>
Exactly.
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