im hearing talk of ANY SRI with the AEM dryflow filter works just as well... is there any truth to this?

 

It is 100% true. Spending an extra $150 or so just for a name brand pipe is ridiculous. But it's your money, use it as you please. Actually, the cheap generic intake pipes make the filter sit in a better location than the AEM brand SRI's on the 6th gen 4cyl models. When I saw an actual name brand AEM SRI, I was super glad I didn't waste my money on it. My BOMZ intake has the filter sitting in a much better position than the expensive AEM one puts them on the 6th gen 4cyl models.

 

ive got a v6... it shouldnt make much difference should it?

 

Shouldn't make any difference. A pipe is a pipe. It is the filter that is the most important part.

 

greatly appreciated

 

I agree with doing it as cheaply as possible but if your state has annual inspections like here,you won't pass without a CARB exemption sticker. You only get the sticker by paying the price for AEM (and others) that supply the sticker for their product because they have had it tested and approved. So that cheap piece of pipe can get pretty expensive if your car flunks inspection. I chose AEM for just this reason.

 

+1

 

I have an Injen intake with AEM Dryflow....makes a difference (but not by much). The Dryflow filter itself is bigger than the OEM Injen part because it is not tapered....leading to higher flowrate....leading to better throttle resposne (better 02 to fuel ratio).

Bottom line: Do it. It'll be the best $40 you spent (or....$15 for me. connections baby!)