AEM intakes

vekrause · 06-05-2003, 08:00 PM

I know there are a lot of users refering to the AEM cai, but when I go to AEM's web site, it says it won't fit my 98 sc2. Is this a catalog error, or is some custom fabrication required. is the CAI that much better than the short ram, thanks

poc301 · 06-05-2003, 11:44 PM

Don't buy from AEM

Order from Saturn Motorsports or somewhere else.

The intake will work as long as you have a manual transmission.

Bill Garrett
2000 SL2m

vekrause · 06-06-2003, 01:15 AM

why is a manual required? is this specific to the AEM CAI?

Thanks

asianyungyu · 06-06-2003, 04:10 AM

the automatic trans filter is in teh way i beleive, i think streetdesign is developing a cold air for autos but i havent heard anything obut it in a while

workingonSC1 · 06-06-2003, 05:45 AM

I think its the cooler lines that are in the way but not sure. You could always make your own.

poc301 · 06-06-2003, 01:56 PM

The automatic transmission has the transmission filter in the way. The only thing you can try is to use an oil-filter relocation kit on it. I dunno if it'll work, but its an idea.

Only manual trannies can use the AEM CAI product.

Bill Garrett
2000 SL2m

2001blueSC2 · 06-18-2003, 05:09 AM

I have the AEM CAI and i noticed NO major difference from my HS intake I had before.

lbsc2 · 06-19-2003, 01:32 AM

They make a CAI and short ram intake for your 98 SC2. the AEM part number is 21-630 for the cold air intake and 22-630 for the short ram intake. You can't buy direct from AEM that I know of but find a local shop to order that part number for you or order from saturn motorsports. They should have either one for you. Last time I was there in person they had them .

Sc2R8tByU · 07-03-2003, 01:23 PM

I just ordered my AEM CAI and will get it prolly monday!!! I have a 97 sc2 5spd that had the HS intake also but I wanted AEM and I wanted a true CAI so i found it for $236 shipped and jumped on it

jeep45238 · 07-03-2003, 02:14 PM

Go make your own damned cold airs....sure, not 10 horses gained (probably more like 6 or 7), but talk about money saved.