New guy with new AEM intake

[Alt.ImaCoupe]

Hey everyone,

I'm new to the forums and wanted to say hi. I bought an 08 coupe last week with the 3.5 and premium pkg. Love the car so far, but still getting used to the front wheel drive (had an 04 G35 previously).

Not wanting to waste any time, I added an AEM intake today. I think it's pretty new on the market, so I though I would post my experiences with the kit for information. It's expensive, that's for sure, but in comparison to an Injen it was only 100.00 more, and I liked the idea of the scoop going into an airbox instead of just dumping under the hood.

It went on really easily and the fit was just perfect. Everything bolted on and slipped in place like it was made for my car. I know it was, but how many times are things close, but not quite. Lots in my experience.

Anyway, a real nice installation and sounds good at WOT as I had hoped it would.

Next step is an exhaust, if anyone in Ontario, Canada has a Stillen or Borla installed, I'd love to hear it. Still deciding...that can take me a while somtimes.

Cheers

[Rolling Estonian]

Hey welcome, nice to have another in Ontario.Put up some pics, especially of the intake.

We're planning a meet on the 5th of September. Sign up if you're interested. http://forums.altimas.org/zerothread/349586

[II Knucklez II]

pics plz and do u notice any differences with that under the hood

[Alt.ImaCoupe]

Thanks for the welcome guys. I'll try hard to make the meet if you're still having it on the 5th. In the evening right?

And yes, I do notice a difference. Definitely a bit more power, and sounds really nice throughout the range.

Here are the pics of the install.

[FGFCacoupe]

Welcome, looks good

[losenone]

Very nice, thats the next thing ill be adding to mine. How much did you pay for it?

[theoctopussi]

gah gah

[spockrock]

Looks great where did you get it??

[adidas2go]

I like the design, but I have to wonder how it ended up looking like K&N's so much

[rjdmmfl1]

werd, looks just like the K&N setup

[mcheddadi]

my intake gives me +20hp 6 month per year thanks winter!

[adidas2go]

You think you're gonna get 20 hp out of an air intake???

[LegendRacer]

my rule of HP VS Cash..

1 HP gain = 100$ loss lol

unless u have a 2grand intake, i doubt ul get 20 hp out of it

[08altima35]

overall it looks like a nice intake, but one design flaw is that the cooler air intake portion should be directed at the filter which it's not. i also doubt if the rubber tops on the closed air box come close to created a seal from the rest of the engine compartment. anyway, thanks for the pics man.

[rjdmmfl1]

my intake gives me +20hp 6 month per year thanks winter!

NO....... U..... DO.... NOT....

[II Knucklez II]

where have u guys seen the pic of the k&n?

[bina12834]

where have u guys seen the pic of the k&n?

use the search and you shall find the answers to all your questions

[Alt.ImaCoupe]

Losenone,

Cost me $525.00 CDN. The Injen was $400.00 CDN. I looked on eBay, but after shipping, exchange, and duty I think I would have been within 50 bucks, so I just bought locally.

Spockrock,

Purchased at StreetWyse customs in Burlington

08Altima35,

The rubber actually gets tight against the hood, but there's the soundproofing stuff there which isn't a great surface to seal against. Also, although it's hard to appreciate in the photos, the entire driver's side of the box is open where it meets the strut tower, so I wouldn't say there's much pressure being generated within the box.

Cheers all