Warning to all AEM Bypass valve owners!!!
03-13-2004, 01:15 PM
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I had my AEM CAI mounting beak and got into contact with AEM on their forum board. I'll PM you the number for the customer service guy there. I ended up getting a brand new CAI. I had my CAI for 2years before it broke and they replaced it no problem. it did take about 3-4weeks to get a new one though.
03-13-2004, 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Eklypse39
how do you like the icebox anyways?
You also dont have to remove the wheel well liner to clean the filter. Its much easier.
The Comptech uses a Foam Filter, but when it gets dirty, I am just going to toss it. I have a direct fit K&N Cone filter waiting to go in. I think they filter better, and can get cleaned better.
03-13-2004, 08:01 PM
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you;d think the guys first instinct would be to shut the car off, or take it out of gear or something, rather than, choose between crashing the car into a tree or other cars and blowing red lights, and taking corners at like 50mph, 
03-14-2004, 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Eddiebx
you;d think the guys first instinct would be to shut the car off, or take it out of gear or something, rather than, choose between crashing the car into a tree or other cars and blowing red lights, and taking corners at like 50mph,
03-14-2004, 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Idiot in a CL
, brakes did me no good at this point....the cars accelerator was stuck, red lights..HERE I COME!
i had to blow through a red light, around cars stopped at the light.
Finally, i got to my turn, but one problem, the car was still doing 40mph and the turn was 90 degrees. SO..i went for it...car felt like it was on two wheels, i couldnt believe i made the turn.
Finally, the car started to accellerate again and this>>>
i had to blow through a red light, around cars stopped at the light.
Finally, i got to my turn, but one problem, the car was still doing 40mph and the turn was 90 degrees. SO..i went for it...car felt like it was on two wheels, i couldnt believe i made the turn.
Finally, the car started to accellerate again and this>>>
03-14-2004, 12:20 PM
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This issue was covered under an early AEM bypass valve issue with the NTFS.
If the valve was purchased from an autherized AEM retailer and you filled in the warranty card a special plastic snap ring was sent to you to prevent this from happening to the bypass valve causing the TB to get stuck open.
AEM sent me one right away a few years back, it's worked fine ever since, it was about a 3min install to fix the issue. All new bypass valves have been redesigned since.
If the valve was purchased from an autherized AEM retailer and you filled in the warranty card a special plastic snap ring was sent to you to prevent this from happening to the bypass valve causing the TB to get stuck open.
AEM sent me one right away a few years back, it's worked fine ever since, it was about a 3min install to fix the issue. All new bypass valves have been redesigned since.