Cheapest place for AEM intake?

[mbanks21]

Read title...looking for best place to buy AEM intake for Matrix

[mistamatrix]

$209US - http://www.modacar.com/products/Toyota/Matrix/MODAAII/

You might wanna check this out too -> http://www.matrixowners.com/modules....ewtopic&t=7154

[flow]

Toyota also sells a cold air-intake and is compatable with your warranty. Call your local dealer for more info but I'm pretty sure the price is around $300 including the filter and everything you need.

[mistamatrix]

flow, he's from Tampa. In the US, I've seen the TRD CAI sell for as low as $175US shipped. I got mine for $234US shipped.

There's a guy in Barrie that bought his from the dealer and installed it for approx. $600CDN total!

Toyota Canada must be selling it for at least $400CDN.
Never EVER buy TRD parts from Toyota Canada. You'll burn a hole in your wallet.

[flow]

You're right, it looks great but it's pretty damn expensive.

Features / Benefits:

Designed so factory MAF sensor is calibrated to airflow. This ensures ECU will maintain proper air/fuel ratio
The system ‘s cool air intake allows a denser intake charge thus maximizing combustion potential
The longer smoother intake tubes improve cylinder fill rates maximizing power potential
All Factory EVAP VSV’s remain functional for proper emissions output
Performance Specs:

Avg. HP increase vs stock:
97.6 HP TRD vs 93.0 HP stock
Change @ peak:
9.1 HP at 7,500 RPM
Maximum change in HP vs Stock:
11.2 HP at 6,750 RPM
Avg. Torque increase vs stock:
99.3 ft.-lbs. TRD vs 94.6 ft.-lbs. stock
Change @ peak:
7.5 ft.-lbs. at 7,250 RPM
Maximum change in torque vs stock:
9.0 ft.-lbs. at 6,750 RPM
* As tested on a 2003 XRS with 6 speed manual transmission

Installation Time: 2.2 hours

Kit consists of the following: Intake tube, Filter , Hardware /mount kit


Part Number
Description
Suggested List

C0TRA-17802-01
Matrix, XRS
$510.00

C0TRA-17802-02
Matrix , XR, Base, normally aspirated (No 4WD)
$510.00

[evilthorne]

I was quoted 227us.+43us shipping through carson toyota in the states. Toyota in burlingtion quoted me 505cdn + Taxes.

Whats better the AEM one or TRD

Aem quoted 15 hp gains where as TRD only has 11.5 hp gains just a few ponies but I will take every one. I had a AEM CAI on my 2000 GSR and it was great. but TRD is drawing me in I have some weird attraction to parts made by the Manufacturer.

[flow]

Does the AEM intake have a place for the MAF sensor?

What sort of price are you looking at for most AEM's Cold Air Intakes? In CDN$

[evilthorne]

MY GSR one cost 400 cdn but I'm sure if I looked around I could have found it cheaper

[mistamatrix]

Originally posted by flow
Does the AEM intake have a place for the MAF sensor?

What sort of price are you looking at for most AEM's Cold Air Intakes? In CDN$

1. Yes. See step 33 from the following link. -> http://www.deepstaged.net/aemmatrix.htm

2. driverfx.ca has it for $354.46

[evilthorne]

Where did you get yours from mistamatrix?

[mistamatrix]

I don't have an AEM. I have the TRD CAI. Got it from --> http://www.matrixvibe.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=2102

[MR2_Boy]

Read title...looking for best place to buy AEM intake for Matrix

I can get a brand new one for $205 shipped to anywhere within the 48 states.

[MATR6]

Try www.adventon.com

You can get one for around $200 shipped.

I got mine in march for $217 shipped, they've lowered their prices.

Got mine shipped to Chicago in a week.

[1337trix]

you can get them from local performance shops now for maybe 10$ more canadian then you can from the states... plus you can get them that day, instead of waiting for a week

[Kro781]

go for the TRD it is very sick sounding, and in lift it is a beast. The look is very nice also. if you want to see a pic of it installed I can get you one