am i just paying for the name?
civic2001albright
11-12-2003, 01:13 PM
i have noticed that aem cold air intakes are alot more than others i have seen. so i want to know is really a diffrence or am i just paying for the name?
93CivicLx
11-12-2003, 03:06 PM
name and performance :p
"H to the izzO N to the D A"
"H to the izzO N to the D A"
chimchim
11-12-2003, 03:17 PM
You're also paying for the Carb certification.
Ricochet
11-12-2003, 03:46 PM
Chalk up another cold air intake question from a noob.
For the last time, you're paying for the CARB authentication. This means that AEM has paid the rediculous amount of money to get their shit emission-tested to make them legal to have. Sure you could go buy some metal tube from an off-brand site and get the same exact performance for $40, but if you get pulled over and the cop has the nerve to check under your hood you could have your car impounded, and get some hefty fines.
For the last time, you're paying for the CARB authentication. This means that AEM has paid the rediculous amount of money to get their shit emission-tested to make them legal to have. Sure you could go buy some metal tube from an off-brand site and get the same exact performance for $40, but if you get pulled over and the cop has the nerve to check under your hood you could have your car impounded, and get some hefty fines.
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