AEM Cold Air or Short Ram Intake

Shortie · 11-17-2003, 01:46 PM

Among the many things I am currently debating on putting on my car is this. The good ol' Cold Air or Short Ram intake system. Both by AEM & reasonable in price. What are your recommendations, thoughts, personal experiences, etc. I am in the beginning stages of modifications on this car & would like some opinions, thanks!

THX712517 · 11-17-2003, 03:46 PM

Cold air. An extra five ponies. You could also look into the V2 that they finally have out for the Saturn, which'll give you even more power.

Shortie · 11-17-2003, 03:59 PM

Thanks! I've been leaning towards the CA, but wasn't quite sure. I like the power that the CA gives cars & the way it sounds with a header on the car.

Where can I find a site with the V2 information?

THX712517 · 11-17-2003, 05:08 PM

AEM has it. They explain what a V2 is, why they sometimes look different, etc.

Shortie · 11-17-2003, 06:06 PM

Thanks! I'll be sure to check it out.

What about the SPS products? Have any of you ever ordered anything from there & how well do you like them?

project_sl-2 · 11-17-2003, 08:03 PM

Where do you guys see the V2 system for Saturns at? They don't have it on the website and from what I understand they are not planning on offering one.

Back to the question I would definetly go witht the cold air as opposed to the short ram because of the extra top end you get. However the short ram does give you more consistent power with no losses whereas the cold air sacrifices a little mid range which will be felt in first after that you'll have more than enough extra power.

Shortie · 11-18-2003, 10:48 AM

Thanks Josh! I haven't had the chance to check out AEM's site yet for the intake, but if I find it I'll let you know.

aksl2 · 11-18-2003, 04:13 PM

i have an sps ceramic intake that i got cheap from the dealer. i like it alot but if i had my choice i would have gone with the aem short ram (cause i have an auto).

Shortie · 11-18-2003, 04:44 PM

And mine's a manual with big plans as far as the engine goes.

SexyMexi02SC2 · 11-18-2003, 06:31 PM

yea since you have a manual I would go with the CA. It'll give you about 4hp more (although it costs more too).

www.aempower.com/default.asp

Let me know how it turns out! Good luck and God bless!
S

Shortie · 11-18-2003, 06:36 PM

I can get it cheaper from SPS. AEM wants $330 for it. SPS said $270.

Thanks!

project_sl-2 · 11-18-2003, 09:53 PM

Jegs has them for $240. That's where I got my MSD coil packs from $85 dollars for both coil packs SHIPPED. and they cam on the second day! Jegs= Muy Bien

Applefool · 11-18-2003, 10:45 PM

If you can't do the AEM full cold air due to having an auto, I would suggest the Twistec Cold Air box. If you can do a scoop for it as well that would be even better.

aksl2 · 11-18-2003, 11:07 PM

whats so special about the cold air box?

THX712517 · 11-19-2003, 05:45 AM

Heat shield.

Shortie · 11-19-2003, 11:06 AM

I'll have to check out Jegs then.

11-17-2003, 01:46 PM	#1
Shortie Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Kansas Posts: 30	AEM Cold Air or Short Ram Intake Among the many things I am currently debating on putting on my car is this. The good ol' Cold Air or Short Ram intake system. Both by AEM & reasonable in price. What are your recommendations, thoughts, personal experiences, etc. I am in the beginning stages of modifications on this car & would like some opinions, thanks!

11-17-2003, 03:46 PM	#2
THX712517 Master Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marietta Posts: 2,586 THX712517's Photos	Cold air. An extra five ponies. You could also look into the V2 that they finally have out for the Saturn, which'll give you even more power. ... 2003 Saturn Ion 2001 Mazda Miata 1997 Saturn SC1

11-17-2003, 05:08 PM	#4
THX712517 Master Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marietta Posts: 2,586 THX712517's Photos	AEM has it. They explain what a V2 is, why they sometimes look different, etc. ... 2003 Saturn Ion 2001 Mazda Miata 1997 Saturn SC1

11-18-2003, 06:31 PM	#10
SexyMexi02SC2 Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: G-town, TX Posts: 753 SexyMexi02SC2's Photos 2002 SC2	yea since you have a manual I would go with the CA. It'll give you about 4hp more (although it costs more too). www.aempower.com/default.asp Let me know how it turns out! Good luck and God bless! S ... Xen Xavier 2002 SC2,black,fully loaded Pioneer 8500 h/u 2 12" Kicker CompVRs Polk components Rockford 450S amp Amer Legacy Cap 17" Enkei CDR9s Toyo FZ4 40ZR17s ...back in black.

11-18-2003, 10:45 PM	#13
Applefool Master Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Rochester, Ny Posts: 2,595 Applefool's Photos 2006 ION Red Line	If you can't do the AEM full cold air due to having an auto, I would suggest the Twistec Cold Air box. If you can do a scoop for it as well that would be even better. ... 2011 Audi TT (modified) 2007 Mercedes E550 (stock) 1999 Expedition (Stock) 2007 Ion Coupe (Daughters eventually)

11-17-2003, 03:59 PM	#3
Shortie Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Kansas Posts: 30	Thanks! I've been leaning towards the CA, but wasn't quite sure. I like the power that the CA gives cars & the way it sounds with a header on the car. Where can I find a site with the V2 information?

11-17-2003, 06:06 PM	#5
Shortie Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Kansas Posts: 30	Thanks! I'll be sure to check it out. What about the SPS products? Have any of you ever ordered anything from there & how well do you like them?

11-17-2003, 08:03 PM	#6
project_sl-2 Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 414 1993 SL2	Where do you guys see the V2 system for Saturns at? They don't have it on the website and from what I understand they are not planning on offering one. Back to the question I would definetly go witht the cold air as opposed to the short ram because of the extra top end you get. However the short ram does give you more consistent power with no losses whereas the cold air sacrifices a little mid range which will be felt in first after that you'll have more than enough extra power.

11-18-2003, 10:48 AM	#7
Shortie Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Kansas Posts: 30	Thanks Josh! I haven't had the chance to check out AEM's site yet for the intake, but if I find it I'll let you know.

11-18-2003, 04:13 PM	#8
aksl2 Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: alaska Posts: 255 aksl2's Photos	i have an sps ceramic intake that i got cheap from the dealer. i like it alot but if i had my choice i would have gone with the aem short ram (cause i have an auto).

11-18-2003, 04:44 PM	#9
Shortie Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Kansas Posts: 30	And mine's a manual with big plans as far as the engine goes.

11-18-2003, 06:36 PM	#11
Shortie Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Kansas Posts: 30	I can get it cheaper from SPS. AEM wants $330 for it. SPS said $270. Thanks!

11-18-2003, 09:53 PM	#12
project_sl-2 Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 414 1993 SL2	Jegs has them for $240. That's where I got my MSD coil packs from $85 dollars for both coil packs SHIPPED. and they cam on the second day! Jegs= Muy Bien

11-18-2003, 11:07 PM	#14
aksl2 Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: alaska Posts: 255 aksl2's Photos	whats so special about the cold air box?

11-19-2003, 05:45 AM	#15
THX712517 Master Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marietta Posts: 2,586 THX712517's Photos	Heat shield. ... 2003 Saturn Ion 2001 Mazda Miata 1997 Saturn SC1

11-19-2003, 11:06 AM	#16
Shortie Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Kansas Posts: 30	I'll have to check out Jegs then.

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