Once tuned, did anyone gain from the AEM intake? I'm contemplating whether it's worth getting an intake or not.

 

An intake will make your car sound cool ( Turbo spool, BOV) but power gains will prolly be about 5whp...

 

Thanks for the tip I figured it was the case. Since the AEM is a closed box type, I don't think you'd even gain the 'sound' bonus either.

 

drop in K&N is fine.

 

I have Works oiled so I'm going to stick with that! Thanks everyone.

 

AEM provides a Dyno chart on their website for the gains you "should" see. I use the AEM intake on the stock tune with a wideband and I can't complain.

http://www.aemintakes.com/dynocharts...1-698_dyno.pdf

+16.8HP @ 6050rpm
+23.07LB/FT @3500rpm

 

That is gains from stock tune however. I HIGHLY doubt you will see that from a tuned car.

 

Agreed, I don't think tuned it would do much. Only a MUCH larger turbo would require more air. An RA turbo, or CBRD Rad Lite or stock X turbo probably won't see much gain aside from 3-5whp. Not really worth it for me at this point monetarily. Eventually though.

 

I would be pretty surprised to see gains even remotely close to those numbers.

 

i have ordered one (along with a cobb xle) to compliment my e85 tune which is scheduled for a few weeks time. wanted to remove any potential restrictions, so should be interesting how it pans out

 

If you look at this dyno, it not a stock ralliart. It is making as much power as the evo with the aem intake. So dont go off of what the dyno says!