AEM EVO X Cold Air Intake Tested, Insane Power - CARB LEGAL

[Mike W]

***Update 9/08***

Now CARB LEGAL
http://arb.ca.gov/msprog/aftermkt/devices/eo/D-392-31.pdf

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Stock EVO X Intake:

http://roadraceengineering.com/evox/parts/aem/stock.jpg


Larger suction tube. It is a moulded edm rubber piece. Looks factory. OEM quality. The best fittings and connections I have seen on an aftermarket part.

http://roadraceengineering.com/evox/parts/aem/suctiontube.jpg

Smooth inside compared to stock:

http://roadraceengineering.com/evox/parts/aem/smoothinside.jpg


Filter is inside the box:


http://roadraceengineering.com/evox/parts/aem/insidebox.jpg

All done and buttoned up.

http://roadraceengineering.com/evox/parts/aem/installed.jpg

For So Cal it is the best thing EVAR with the poorly trained anti import street racing police. You could paint the MAF pipe flat black and make your own lid for the box out of something with no logo. Officer Bob could stare at it all night long with a stupid look on his face and not know it was a highly illegal part that killed innocent people. 'Cause that is what they are looking for. They all know shiny pipes is what makes you street race boy.


Dyno:

Our Dynapack reads stock EVO Xs between 248 and 257 whp on cars running the second reflash. This is in line with Dynojet numbers I am seeing. Obviously the heartbreak dynos read much less.Â* But to use the argument of the heartbreak dyno operators... it is all about the gain, no?

Our Dynapack reads EVO Xs with full exhausts in the 270-280 range. Tuning with the ECUTeK software on these cars with full exhaust nets about 310 to 320 hp.

EVO Xs on our Dynapack with full intercooler piping and intakes, full exhaust, tuned using the ECUTeK software (yet stock fuel system) are running between 330 and 350 hp. These number are in line with other shops I am seeing here too.

That out of the way now ....

Here is a before and after. Before is a nice running EXO X with a full 3" no restriction dual exhaust system. No restriction after the DP if you know what I mean. Otherwise the car was dead stock with the version 2 factory flash.

After is with the AEM intake installed about an hour later. Note I am showing multiple runs, not the one miracle after run vs one bunk before run.

http://roadraceengineering.com/dynapack/dynos/aemevoxtest/aemevox-beforeafter-30hp-800.jpg


Here is boost before and after:

http://roadraceengineering.com/dynapack/dynos/aemevoxtest/aemevox-beforeafter-30hp-boost-800.jpg


AFR before and after:

http://roadraceengineering.com/dynapack/dynos/aemevoxtest/aemevox-beforeafter-30hp-afr-800.jpg


This intake makes great power. AEM spent a lot of time developing it over the last three months. They really do their best not to suck. Much of the power comes fromÂ* the car making a touch more boost and running a little leaner. On a dead stock car it would make less power with out the aid of the full exhaust.Â*

I logged the car's before and after dyno runs with the ECUTek logging software (you can use the logger with out putting in a license or tuning). I could read most things but no load or boost values. It will take some time to dig through the data (6 runs logged) so if someone has a hard on to disprove all this feel free to pass by the shop and get all nerdy on the raw data, please. You can also confirm there is no ECUTeK license in the car if the owner will bring it by for you.

Mike W

[Mike W]

Forgot a few details.

It uses AEM's DryFlow filter technology. Street price will be about $285. Dont forget to check your local EVO specialist first before running to e-bay or importhomeyhookup.com to get them. AEM has already shipped all the first run of these so we are expecting more in a week.

Here is the intake all assembled out of the car. The production pieces have a dark grey MAF pipe, not polished like in this pic.

http://roadraceengineering.com/evox/parts/aem/21-678.jpg



They are claiming a modest 16 hp on a bone stock car. AEM Propaganda:


http://roadraceengineering.com/evox/parts/aem/exox-aemcai.jpg


Mike W

[CASH$ MONEY]

:-o 17 hp.....



X's are crazy :buck2:

[alan678]

That's a slick looking intake.....even if the CARB exemption is pending, I dont think people will get hassled....just gotta get a flat piece to replace the AEM cover and it will all be good....

[kimletrim]

Saw this at MOD and talked to the guys at the AEM booth about this intake. Its a real nice piece.

[blkside]

Well I know what I need now....

[D7]

Very nice, I might just ditch my AMS Intake for this.

[nck brkr]

daym now there starting to make everything stealthy for the x

[1WkdEvo]

30whp and 24ftlb...I guess that not too bad, DAYUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM

[leaveit2bevo]

its crazy how all of a sudden these companies are turning away from the bling and going to stealth.

[D7]

its crazy how all of a sudden these companies are turning away from the bling and going to stealth.


I agree. ETS, AMS and others all offer Black piping and other subtle options. I think this generation of Evo owners dont want the hassle anymore.

[1WkdEvo]

Don't fool yourself, the people outside of smog strict states still want bling, but the driver is the fact that a growing number of states are adopting stricter guidelines so it is imperative from a marketing standpoint that the vendors adapt their products accordingly. This "generation" of Evo owners is no different than they have been for years

[D7]

Well, this owner is. 8)

I ordered this Intake. This is the 3rd one I've bought for my X. I can't make up my mind for shit.

[1WkdEvo]

Enjoy

[JoeyM3]

hmmmm might have to buy this piece, was waiting for nisei, but this might be another option. . . director where did you buy it from?

[raph]

That is a nice looking and well performing intake. Good job AEM

[Mike W]

Is there anything wrong with buying it local? Like at a shop that specializes in your car?

Mike W

[nijikon5]

Is there anything wrong with buying it local? Like at a shop that specializes in your car?

Mike W



wait... what? You mean the 8 dollars i've saved from superjdmtasticwehookyouupsavemonies.com instead of visiting a local credible evo shop with excellent service and support is fail?

[antics22]

tight, im registering that domain.... superjdmtasticwehookyouupsavemonies.com

[blkside]

Buying online versus at RRE or local is not great cause it took 3 weeks to get a fucking gauge and that was the last time...

[Mike W]

Buying online versus at RRE or local is not great cause it took 3 weeks to get a fucking gauge and that was the last time...


WTF? Tim! Yoda has your blackberry again!

Mike W

[1WkdEvo]

Or how about you buy online and get fake parts...yeah, buy local and save yourself the headache...also help contirbute to a local shop that does R&D for us so we get less expensive high quality parts

[D7]

Ordered mine thru AEM. Should be here next week.

Already dyno'd with a AMS Intake so I'll remove that and install this one and dyno again and see what changes.

[LiquidLife]

very nice, this idea is old though. People have custom intakes like this for their 9's and 8's.Â* Nice to see aem take the idea and polish it up.Â* Stealth is good (by the way a black exhaust sticks out more than stock.Â* Production vehicles don't come with black exhaust piping...

[blkside]

It may not come with black exhaust piping but have you ever gone man that exhaust is real black... but I bet you go damn look at that Ti exhaust. Id rather run "blkside edition" over a bright Ti cause i guarantee a shiny exhaust draws more attention.

[nijikon5]

BTW, thanks for the info on the intake Mike. This seems to be an amazing setup for the price. That one dude on EvoM is an absolute asshat with the amount of hate put into the AEM intake thread on there.

[rtek]

Officer Bob could stare at it all night long with a stupid look on his face and not know it was a highly illegal part that killed innocent people.


this made me laugh so loud, my co-workers must think i'm nutso

[LiquidLife]

It may not come with black exhaust piping but have you ever gone man that exhaust is real black... but I bet you go damn look at that Ti exhaust. Id rather run "blkside edition" over a bright Ti cause i guarantee a shiny exhaust draws more attention.


Yeah, I notice a black exhaust more than stock, or stock like.Â* It sticks out like a black guy at a KKK convention. It's pretty bad dude...

[blkside]

Yeah but the question is does Joe schmo look for Stealth or Shiny... I still say shiny...

[LiquidLife]

I'm comparing RRE stealth (black) to stealth aftermarket with stock or stock like muffler w/stock metal color

[Mike W]

With all the thread hijack of exhaust talk here are pics of what we have been building for locals:

http://www.roadraceengineering.com/evox/rreexhaust

It's like if Burger King made EVO X exhaust systems... you get it your way :-)

Mike W

[nijikon5]

O0 I like the "Dual-Bling" setup.

[LiquidLife]

I like those but I think black is more of a personal preferance than stealth. Black just screams custom

[1WkdEvo]

Ok here's the thing about black exhausts...yes, once you are pulled over and a cop sees that it is sprayed black, he/she probably has a clue that its not stock. The issue however is getting pulled over in the first place and I assure you that the black exhaust is so average, so boring, so non attention grabbing that you usually don't get pulled over in the first place. A shiny exhaust, be it polished, or ti, or chrome bling bling special, is something that is seen right away and causes you to get pulled over. There are plenty of examples of people getting pulled over with stock exhausts.

[Mike W]

I like those but I think black is more of a personal preferance than stealth. Black just screams custom




We can do black, satin finish or polished.

Mike W

[gt40]

Ok here's the thing about black exhausts...yes, once you are pulled over and a cop sees that it is sprayed black, he/she probably has a clue that its not stock. The issue however is getting pulled over in the first place and I assure you that the black exhaust is so average, so boring, so non attention grabbing that you usually don't get pulled over in the first place. A shiny exhaust, be it polished, or ti, or chrome bling bling special, is something that is seen right away and causes you to get pulled over. There are plenty of examples of people getting pulled over with stock exhausts.


Well, I got pulled over for my Avo exhaust and after going RRE stealth exhaust in black. RRE even flat black anodized all my ic pipes, fmic and bj's sheet metal intake- everything in my engine bay is black.

I have had zero tickets in 3 years in spite of getting hood popped while stopped.Â* If everything is black, they have nothing to point to :)

[1WkdEvo]

^Thank you!

[christoph562]

Thats sick. im going to get one when i get my x.

[blkside]

Blkside Edition FTMFW... Sounds awesome...looks awesome and its mine.... whats better than that.. Oh yeah jessica biel naked... Thanks Mike..

[1WkdEvo]

Naked...and asking for it

[sheizen]

looks really nice!

[Mike W]

I just got another shippment of the AEM EVO X intakes. Maybe two or three that are not spoken for. More next week.

$283

Mike W

[D7]

whats better than that? ....Oh yeah jessica biel alba naked...


*fixed.




;)

[LiquidLife]

I guess I give too much credit to the popo... Â*But stock looking muffler is still best Imo (not black)

[christoph562]

i like the dual oval O0

[Mike W]

Back on topic...

I have 4 AEM Intakes in stock and available fo sale. More coming in Aug 22nd.

Mike W

[EvoRution]

any chance on them making an 8/9 version of this airbox?

[GokuSSJ4]

any chance on them making an 8/9 version of this airbox?

Mike W aka RRE super hero
can you boys get creative and custom make a similar set up for my IX utilizing the oem snorkel

[fastkevin]

I just got another shippment of the AEM EVO X intakes. Maybe two or three that are not spoken for. More next week.

$283

Mike W


So where's your shipment of AEM Evo 9 intakes?
I'll read the rest of the thread now, and see if you already answered that.
You didn't, SO WHERE ARE THEY? :'(
I don't drive on the street, so I'll settle for the custom RRE Evo 9 cold air intake, made outta whatever you have laying around. Seriously I don't care what it looks like as long as it makes my car faster. :-o :uglystupid2:

[GokuSSJ4]

I just got another shippment of the AEM EVO X intakes. Maybe two or three that are not spoken for. More next week.

$283

Mike W


So where's your shipment of AEM Evo 9 intakes?
I'll read the rest of the thread now, and see if you already answered that.
You didn't, SO WHERE ARE THEY? :'(
I don't drive on the street, so I'll settle for the custom RRE Evo 9 cold air intake, made outta whatever you have laying around. Seriously I don't care what it looks like as long as it makes my car faster. :-o :uglystupid2:

i feel the same way kevin (aside the fact that i would like something not pimping but stealth)
Perhaps your car (since i saw it at RRE last time i was there) should be consider in getting a proto type and offer to the rest of us once yours is finish XD

[blkside]

Its still there.. I have an AEM filter to go along with my 366.1/353.9 upgrade in power... 100 oct is my friend.

[GokuSSJ4]

Its still there.. I have an AEM filter to go along with my 366.1/353.9 upgrade in power... 100 oct is my friend.
just fking hate you right now Timmeeeyyyy!!! LOL good stuff!! how about some pixs of the car getting some work done and a nice pretty graph to go along with it...

[blkside]

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e163/blackside79/100vs91366hp800.jpg

[fastkevin]

Its still there.. I have an AEM filter to go along with my 366.1/353.9 upgrade in power... 100 oct is my friend.

This power is just with the mods Mike mentioned earlier? You say on 100oct?
Uh, that's pretty good to put it mildly.
What's it on 91?

[Sr20kidD]

whats better than that? ....Oh yeah jessica Biel alba naked...


*fixed.
**fixed and with proof of why...
http://www.freakingnews.com/images/contest_images/jessica_biel.jpgÂ*


:2funny: :twisted:

[LiquidLife]

Blkside, you should get a meth kit so you don't have to mess around buying 100 oct every time you you have an itch for speed.

Or not :)

[blkside]

Its still there.. I have an AEM filter to go along with my 366.1/353.9 upgrade in power... 100 oct is my friend.

This power is just with the mods Mike mentioned earlier? You say on 100oct?
Uh, that's pretty good to put it mildly.
What's it on 91?


My mods are "Blkside Edition" exhaust
AEM Intake
EcuTek Tune...

91 oct is 319.3/302.9
100 oct is 366.1/353.9


LL I have a 100 pump a few blocks from the house... big problem is that I have to go back to the shop to swap maps each time... no biggie though...

[Mike W]

15 in stock. $284 shipped or out the door.

Would anyone want one with a red powdercoated lid on the air box? The current grey lid that has AEM embossed on it but in red? Or maybe as a dress up option after they come out with the CARB sticker....

Mike W

[hellgunner]

sweeeet!

[seph09]

when can we expect the CARB sticker for this?

[christoph562]

^^ +1

[EVO Neil]

That intake makes me want an X! :bump: for Mike

[fastkevin]

LL I have a 100 pump a few blocks from the house... big problem is that I have to go back to the shop to swap maps each time... no biggie though...

I took my car to RRE one time, and when I picked it up there was a switch under my dash that toggled betweenÂ* 91oct and 110oct maps.
Those guys are genius' O0

[GokuSSJ4]

LL I have a 100 pump a few blocks from the house... big problem is that I have to go back to the shop to swap maps each time... no biggie though...

I took my car to RRE one time, and when I picked it up there was a switch under my dash that toggled betweenÂ* 91oct and 110oct maps.
Those guys are genius' O0
i'm surprise he hasnt contacted Scot G and get some of the magic done to it.

[blkside]

Because I have a X and the ECUs are totally different. They are still figuring out the CAN protocol in order to get things going. Please I have been all over that idea since I drove the car off the lot.

[rtype16]

A little update for those of you who are curious the intake is now CARB approved!! O0

[seph09]

^NICE!!! can't wait to drive down there Mike!!!

[thrshr01]

A little update for those of you who are curious the intake is now CARB approved!! O0


You sure? I just checked their website, it says pending legality?

[rtype16]

Positive

http://arb.ca.gov/msprog/aftermkt/devices/eo/D-392-31.pdf

[thrshr01]

Oooh yeah, your the man O0

[Kisada]

I live in Simi Valley,
I want this intake,
I want to support local shops,
who is closest to me? Â*

[Mike W]

I have it in stock. I can ship it to you for $284

[email protected]

Mike W

[fusionofideas]

I got mine installed at Road Race Engineering. They are located in santa fe springs for the guy in simi. I had the injen intake and we dynoed a whopping 2whp. yeah I was pissed especially since the injen is twice the cost as the AEM. Injen looks better, but when I am putting down almost 30whp I can have a intake that looks like brittany spears' shaved head and not care

By the way I have a Injen Intake like new for sale (disregard the comment above)

[05-EVO-GSR]

I got mine installed at Road Race Engineering. They are located in santa fe springs for the guy in simi. I had the injen intake and we dynoed a whopping 2whp. yeah I was pissed especially since the injen is twice the cost as the AEM. Injen looks better, but when I am putting down almost 30whp I can have a intake that looks like brittany spears' shaved head and not care

By the way I have a Injen Intake like new for sale (disregard the comment above)


How is that possible? Do you have the before and after dyno graph?

[fastkevin]

I got mine installed at Road Race Engineering. They are located in santa fe springs for the guy in simi. I had the injen intake and we dynoed a whopping 2whp. yeah I was pissed especially since the injen is twice the cost as the AEM. Injen looks better, but when I am putting down almost 30whp I can have a intake that looks like brittany spears' shaved head and not care

By the way I have a Injen Intake like new for sale (disregard the comment above)


How is that possible?

How's it possible? The AEM would flow more air, and therefore either allow the ECU to add more fuel, or if the AFR is fat from the factory, the extra air would lean it out, making for a more efficient burn.
Simple geography :-o

[blkside]

Dont you mean pathology? or was it geology? intakeology?

[fastkevin]

Dont you mean pathology? or was it geology? intakeology?

Hey... Did people question each other's phraseology when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? :tickedoff: O0

[viciouz]

How many more of these do you have in stock Mike? I plan on coming down later this month after I break in my Evo.

[Blaze]

Out of curiosity: Are you comparing an un-tuned Injen system to an AEM + tuned set up? Or just 1:1.

I'm surprised about Injen. They typically do a fair amount of RnD before releasing a product.
AEM never fails to amaze me. Freekin' awesome stuff!

[fusionofideas]

this was stock to stock. We did a dyno run with the stock intake, a dyno run with the injen and then a dyno wun with the AEM. Stock Exhaust with no Tune. We compared numbers against the stock setup to see the gains

[Mike W]

How many more of these do you have in stock Mike? I plan on coming down later this month after I break in my Evo.


8 in stock as of today.

Mike W

[Blaze]

this was stock to stock.


:? Wow.

[fusionofideas]

yeah wow is right. RRE then put on a turbo back exhaust and we flashed it with someone else's map and I am hitting 320whp. With simply aem intake and exhaust. I would highly recommend going to RRE and they will take care of your X

[blkside]

320hp is good numbers bro.. thats my 91 map tune roughly. I have the 100 also and that makes the car scream.... I need more parts...

[Mike W]

These just got $28 cheaper for the month of October. AEM is offering a 10% rebate for product bought in the month of October.


http://hosting-source.bm23.com/8033/public/rebate_728x90.jpg

Fine Print Here:
http://www.aempower.com/ViewCategory.aspx?CategoryID=306


Download Form Here:
http://www.aempower.com/files/pdf/factory_rebate.pdf

Buy anything AEM, mail in the form, your receipt and the UPC code off the box and get some bucks back. Good for parts bought through any AEM dealer in October but we all know which one is your favorite, right? :-)

Mike W

[Mike W]

The low power Injen intake turned out to be a weld that had blocked off a boost return port and the tech guys at Injen are all up in it. Just a manufacturing anomoly that bit that intake in the butt. It did a nice job of leaning it out a bit, AFRs were similar to the AEM intake, it just lowered the boost to less than stock because of the blockage.

Mike W

[viciouz]

I can't wait. I am picking up my evo this weekend and I will hopefully see you sometime soon Mike.

I am actually going to be visiting Rob@RRM tomorrow.

[Massappeal]

Hi Mike is there anyway to get a carb sticker from you if we bought our intake from you? I emailed AEM on how to get one but they never emailed me back.

[Mike W]

I'll ask the AEM people next week.

Really the sticker means nothing. From the cops to the smog man they all look it up in a big phat book now. Too many people were photoshopping stickers for all kinds of stuff. You can print out the EO paper from the CARB website if you want the po-po to have something in their sweaty little hand.


Mike W

[Kisada]

DAMN YOU AEM! ... Discount came too late!!!

oh well its only $28! ... but damn thats like lunch money for a week!

Anyway big props to RRE ... ordered my AEM intake from them on a monday, was at my door weds afternoon. Mike was friendly enough to help me out with my n00b install questions and mailed me a piece that AEM had mispackaged in some of the early boxes.

Can't wait to get some more $$$ and head on down to RRE for some more parts and tuning!

[m0nkie]

I can't make up my mind between AEM or AMS... I love the AMS look, but AEM comes with the cooling box... how useful is that thing really?

[Mike W]

The box keeps things much cooler rolling down the road and idling in traffic. It also nicely protects the filter from the radiator fan prop wash and resulting idle issues.

We also have the ETS intakes in stock if you like the open filter look. They too make good power and they include a bracket that doubles as a shield so you dont get the idle issues.

http://roadraceengineering.com/evox/parts/rre/ets/FILTER.jpg


http://roadraceengineering.com/evox/parts/rre/ets/intake-01.jpg



Mike W

[[neo]]

How much is the AEM box and how much is the ETS?

[Mike W]

The AEM sells for $284. We sell the RRE black version of the ETS intake for $240

For our EVO X full product offerings and price list see www.roadraceengineering.com/evox.htm


We cut out a lid for the AEM out of black 1/8" thick ABS textured plastic. The kind you would use in a stereo shop. Just traced the AEM part and cut it with some tin snips. Smoothed the edges and drilled the screw holes.


http://roadraceengineering.com/evox/parts/aem/intake-stealthlid.jpg



Mike W

[viciouz]

awww man... if i had known earlier... i would have gotten the ETC/RRE edition.

[SVT04]

Hey Mike... you have any of these in stock? I'll swing by and pick it up... let me know... thanks.

[Mike W]

About 8 in stock.

Mike W

[Massappeal]

love that custom lid for aem intake box. I was thinking of doing the same, 99% of people will think its stock!

[littlejap33]

very nice .. i wonder why they made the hose plastic??

[Blaze]

So it looks OEM

very nice .. i wonder why they made the hose plastic??


So it looks OEM bro. If you want something that looks bling, go JDM.
AEM makes the most power, looks OEM to cops and cops with a CARB cert if the cite you anyway.
It's Win, win and a sprinkle of win for good measure.

[Mike W]

The turbo inlet hose? It is EDM rubber. Better fit, smoother inside turns and transitions, better fit for the breather, BOV and boost hoses, easy install, better price and stealth factory look come to mind.

Mike W

[Massappeal]

Love my AEM intake! Looks stock! works great and is CARB legal! can't go wrong if you live in Cali! O0

[thrshr01]

Anyone here try running the aem without the lid? I was thinking of making a lid with slots on it for my unit but really don't wanna bother if it won't make any difference.

[fastkevin]

Problem with that is you'll be sucking in a lot of hot air. I don't care what anybody says about the IC cooling the intake charge. It can only do so much, and if you start with air temps that are 30-40deg(heck.. I could see it being double that) hotter than you would with it closed up and pulling air from the outside, your intake charge is gonna be that much hotter. And we all know how much power you lose with hot(ter) air.

[[neo]]

Those of you that have the AEM intake BOX does it have the releasing air sound that an open air filter has *IE the Vrooom PSHHHH* LOL? or does the box muffle the sound?

[Massappeal]

]
Those of you that have the AEM intake BOX does it have the releasing air sound that an open air filter has *IE the Vrooom PSHHHH* LOL? or does the box muffle the sound?

You can hear it slightly! (with the radio off or low) but its not anything like the open filters!

[inex22]

so on AEMs site, they have a CAI for the Evo X. which in the picture seems looks like the traditional CAI that runs down to the front bumper close to the fog light. are they just using the wrong picture and the intake on this thread is their realy CAI? i'm confused.. my dad wants this intake but isn't sure

[Mike W]

The pic on the AEM web site is of the actual intake other than it is floating in the air and has a polished piece of pipe. The ones they sell have a dark grey piece of pipe.


http://roadraceengineering.com/evox/parts/aem/aem-website.jpg


Cold air intakes dont have to suck the air low. If you notice the EVO X intake both stock and with the AEM installed gets cool fresh air from in front of the radiator and under the hood lip. You dont need a filter to drop down where it can suck up water to be a "cold air intake".

Mike W

[inex22]

^^^ oh i know this about CAIs i was just wondering about AEMs advertisement/photos on their website. kinda confusing.
but thanks for the info!

[Mike W]

The one on their web site (pictured above from their web site) is the same pic as I have listed on the first page of this thread which is the same part installed and tested here.

What is the question again?

:-)

Mike W

[inex22]

http://www.aemonly.com/air-intakes-1/mitsubishi-57/aem-cold-air-intake-for-evo-10-1528.html

that's what i was talking about. thanks for the help though!

[GilbertFlores]

link and stock photo are mixed up thats all it was.