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coopiesb
07-08-2009, 03:59 PM
always been a fan of aem but just in the suv game whats the best??
blueflamed03
07-08-2009, 04:18 PM
get what you like in looks, and price. All will give you close to the same effect if any, if at any, performance gains.
coopiesb
07-08-2009, 04:19 PM
thanks i just wasnt sure if there was any clear cut leader looks really dosent matter going to paint match it to the exterior anyways......
blueflamed03
07-08-2009, 04:36 PM
some will say Volant, AEM, K&N, you'll just run into personal preferences...I say get what you like, fits the wallet, and enjoy :)
coopiesb
07-08-2009, 04:37 PM
thanks for the help i think aem.......
blueflamed03
07-08-2009, 04:43 PM
cool...I like mine.
tybardy
07-08-2009, 09:36 PM
yea i like AEM as well, just didnt like the kick in the pants the AEM was trying to give me so i went a different route and bought the cheapest short ram (AEM style) intake i could find on Ebay ($60 to the door) and then went up to a local auto race shop and ordered the same AEM cone filter for $55... at this point i have an AEM BF for well under half the price and im sure now the only difference is the grommits, they might not last as long, but are easily replaced in the coming years
coopiesb
07-09-2009, 11:32 AM
yeah ive also looked at doing that....... but since im not there to do it... im just going to order the whole thing...
OKLAGMCRUISER
07-09-2009, 11:41 AM
volant, upd, aem in that order is what I hear have seen the most gains...

upd is no longer in business that i know of though.

pm volant1 for best place to order from if interested.
AquinoSteven
07-10-2009, 10:34 PM
I heard that S&B makes a nice setup. Plus you can have a logo lasered into the clear filter cover.
Volant1
07-10-2009, 11:39 PM
I would have to vote for the volant too
coopiesb
07-11-2009, 06:45 AM
im stuck in between the volant and aem still trying to decide
Yuke2K
07-11-2009, 12:15 PM
Volant is nice if you want the gains with slightly reduced noise since they use an aftermarket airbox assembly.

AEM is nice because it's less expensive and uses a dry filter, so no oil or any of that BS, just rinse and dry and put back on. It's a little more noisy though.

I'd go with AEM personally, as I like the added sound and the filter is slick. I'm pretty sure you can get a dry filter with the Volant too, but it's an extra option that adds cost to an already expensive setup.
MASS-HOE'Z71
07-11-2009, 01:07 PM
The people I kno with AEM are more than happy with them and the price is good too, on mine I have a K&N 77 series with the chrome tube, picked it up 2 weeks old for $75 from a neighbor who's son got a DUI and they were sellin his silverado on him, don't think I would throw down the $300 or so K&N want for a new one but Im happy with it....... Just encourage underage drinking and get performance parts for cheap
coopiesb
07-11-2009, 03:57 PM
yeah made up my mind aem it is.... volant i just didnt like the look of it to fancy plus its going to get paint mactched to the outside aem wins thanks for all the help
Max
07-12-2009, 09:14 PM
You'll want the 21-8000DC hit me up if you want one cheap. Mine looks great colormatched

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y36/mcconditioner1/Denali/AEM/DSC01958.jpg
blueflamed03
07-13-2009, 03:58 PM
that black tube looks killer! ^^^
OKLAGMCRUISER
07-13-2009, 04:08 PM
that black tube looks killer! ^^^

you beat me to it...lovin it!
Max
07-13-2009, 04:39 PM
Had a hekll of a time prepping it, polished tube is much more difficult to paint but I think it looks 10x better than when I first installed the system

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y36/mcconditioner1/Denali/AEM/IMG00192.jpg
AtomicHoe094
07-13-2009, 05:22 PM
does look a lot better. that filter is soo clean! lol
Max
07-13-2009, 06:17 PM
I was two day old, truck still looked like this:

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y36/mcconditioner1/Denali/IMG00193.jpg
AtomicHoe094
07-13-2009, 08:00 PM
haha damn, what a HUGE diff. love your truck man
Cobra
07-15-2009, 01:03 AM
Happy with my K&N 77 Series / the again have never tried the others.
coopiesb
07-16-2009, 11:19 AM
well ordered the aem from max last night..... problem solved thanks for the help max
Max
07-16-2009, 11:20 AM
No problem bro, happy to help. Stay safe in the sand box :cheers:
DallasD
07-28-2009, 02:13 PM
That AEM setup looks alot like the Spectre CAI that they use on Power Block Trucks TV show and I think it is only about $120-$150 depending on the application. I believe they come with a red filter. I personally have the S&B system and it did wonders for opening up my tahoe. Clean look and good throaty sound to it at wot.
oreowizard98
08-04-2009, 04:22 PM
You'll want the 21-8000DC hit me up if you want one cheap. Mine looks great colormatched

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y36/mcconditioner1/Denali/AEM/DSC01958.jpg


I want one!!!!