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i have a AEM SRI intake. i got it about 5 months ago, and the other day i took a look at it and noticed a little crack on the top of the curve of the intake. would this be a big problem and should i replace my intake? i dont notice a difference in driving, however im a little concerned. thanks for the help

 
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well the intake is vibrating violenty when your car is running. if you don't replace the pipe it could get worse. It might be defective but check the mount on it. I have the exact same intake but i havn't had it for long. I'll keep on the lookout for cracks. get back to me when you check that mount.

 
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ive heard this happening to a bunch of people with the aem intakes

 
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god damit.

 
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well, i just took another look at it, and i think it was from the rattling. any suggestions on how to fix it? or should i replace?

 
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rattling against what? if its cracked i would suggest replacing it, but i suggest getting a different brand cause i remember seeing a post on here where someone was on there 3rd or 4th aem intake cause it kept cracking.

 
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oh alright, the rattling was hitting the hood

 
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hitting the hood??? did you put it on all the way, ive never heard of that but just get a different one

 
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call aem and see if they cover the damage. sometimes they'll send you a new one. i know a bunch of v2 intakes had defective welds.

 
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that reminds me i gotta adjust my intake cause the intake doesn't touch the throttle body its just kinda above it with the rubber thingie holding it all together.

 
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its better that way. if it touches, all the heat from the tb gets transferred to the intake pipe and warms the air up.

 
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alright. Well i don't think it's hittin the hood so maybe i just won't mess with it.

 
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Check if you use the rubber mountings...
If it have a crack call aem or go where you bought it and claim for the warranty.

A little crack is not a big problem unless it is taking "dirt" air (a lot) trhough that crack. And maybe that crack will become bigger...

 
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K&N>AEM demand a refund and go buy a different one

 
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or find someone who has a tig welder and let them weld the crack for you. i'm guessin right now it's a hairline crack. don't let it get worse.

 
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i think aem is the worst well known company. they use their name to sell crap.

 
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i've never had a problem with their stuff myself. i've owned the 3 bolt cam gear and the power pulleys. i'v sold them off now though. but i have been hearing a lot more complaints about them lately. but the only way for a company now a days to get good reviews is to come out with new stuff. other than the ems, which is high dollar, i don't think they've really come up with any new products for anyone to wow over. as far as their intakes, the sri is pretty much a waste of money. everyone makes the same intake, theirs just has their name on it. i have seen dynos of 8whp from the 3 inch cai though. i haven't seen anything on the v2, probably b/c it's nothing special.

 
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the v2 gets alot of mixed reviews. my friend really likes his v2 intake and from people who've had AEM SRI and the V2 they said the v2 actually pulled a little harder. i wanted a v2 its just that they're overpriced. yes they're better, but not for the money.

 
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look at weapon-r they actually put design and testing into their intakes. when is the last time aem flow tested a filter. oh wait they dont need to because their filter design is still from 1980.