AEM Short Ram Intake

In most cases a cold air intake will out perform an A E M Short Ram Intake system throughout the useable power range. A E M emphasizes developing power in the lower to mid range of the power band, since this is the area of the power band typically used in daily driving. A cold air intake is typically longer and places the air filter outside of the engine bay to achieve ambient inlet air temperatures. An A E M Short Ram Intake system places the air filter under the hood and uses a shorter inlet pipe than the cold air intake. In some cases, the A E M Short Ram Intake system is preferred over the cold air intake due to inlet tract length tuning. The power advantage gained by using the correct diameter and length of tube negates the advantage of cooler inlet air in these cases. In these instances A E M only offers Short Ram Intake systems in some cases because there was no advantage to using the cold air intake.

The majority of A E M Short Ram intake system designs mount to a vehicle in two locations. One mounting location is to the engine at the throttle body and the "cold" or filter end of the inlet pipe mounts to the body of the car. The movement of the engine on the engine mounts allows it to rock inside the engine bay, so we compensate for engine motion by using a soft mount that provides a flexible link for the inlet pipe between the engine and the body of the car. If you do not install the soft mount properly the inlet tube may break at the bracket weld and void the warranty on the intake system. Our instructions provide a detailed diagram of proper installation of the soft mount, and are viewable from the search results page for each application.

A E M warrants that it's an A E M Short Ram intake systems will last for the life of your vehicle.     A E M will not honor this warranty due to mechanical damage (i.e. improper installation or fitment), damage from misuse, accidents or flying debris. A E M will not warrant its powdercoating if the finish has been cleaned with a hydrocarbon-based solvent. The powdercoating should only be cleaned with a mild soap and water solution. Proof of purchase of both the vehicle and A E M Short Ram intakes system is required for redemption of a warranty claim.

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