aem cai on an auto

Fcsluver · Jul 28, 2002

do they make this intake for an automatic?

speedy_zx3 · Jul 28, 2002

they do now, yes.

Ulthwe2 · Jul 28, 2002

I've looked around but really haven't seen any for auto's.. any idea who carries them?

zx3racer · Jul 28, 2002

FocusX.com has the cheapest aem cai for the automatic. I think it is like 269.99 shipped. It is the new 2 piece which is automatic friendly.

evil zx3 · Jul 28, 2002

yeah. anywhere that sells the aem cai should be carrying the "new" model which is in 2 pieces (aka automatic friendly!). just ask them before you purchase.

myFordFocus.com · Jul 28, 2002

Fcsluver,
Here's the How-To Library article on the AEM, on my automatic. http://www.myfordfocus.com/how-to/aem-cai.htm Video clip coming this week!

As evil zx3 indicated, so long as the vendor sells you the new 2 peice kit, then you can put that on an automatic or manual. I'm pretty sure all the vendor are stocking the new kit now. See side by side vendor prices here, http://www.myfordfocus.com/performance.htm

FrescoFoci · Jul 28, 2002

Does anyone who has the AEM CAI (either 1st or 2nd gen) recommend the Bypass valve? I live in NJ, so it can snow pretty deep but rarely do I like to drive in puddles nor does it torrentally (sp?) rain here

I know it hurts performance a little, but should I get it?

SilverBulletZTS · Jul 28, 2002

Here's pics of my auto. I have a upper stress bar and every thing fits fine.
http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/fordfocusonthis/lst?.dir=/SilverBulletZTS%233&.view=t
hope they help

Pzevinside · Jul 28, 2002

<blockquote>quote:<hr>Originally posted by SilverBulletZTS:
Here's pics of my auto. I have a upper stress bar and every thing fits fine.
http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/fordfocusonthis/lst?.dir=/SilverBulletZTS%233&.view=t
hope they help<hr></blockquote>

Silver, thanks for the pics and the info. that it would work with the Focus Sport Stress Bar.

mvalle3 · Jul 28, 2002

will the focus sport stress bar get in the way of the AEM short ram kit?

SilverBulletZTS · Jul 28, 2002

Not really sure, I have an OMP USB, not really sure if the Focus Sport is the same.

JJ'sGreyS2 · Jul 29, 2002

<blockquote>quote:<hr>Originally posted by FrescoFoci:
Thanks Ray for the advice! Did you cut your tube before putting on the valve or while is installed on the car? Also, I have an auto, thus requiring two 1" rubber mounts... My kit only came with 1 1" and 1 5/8"... Is there somewhere I could buy another 1" (Home Depot?)

<hr></blockquote>

No you don't have to buy another one, you use the 1" one where it screws into the coil and the 5/8" to connect to the frame rail, at least thats how I installed mine Thursday and it fits great.

myFordFocus.com · Jul 29, 2002

FrescoFoci,
It's good protection regardless of your rain situation, snow probably not as big of an issue, except for filter cleanliness.

Do you do any racing at the track? You could always get a 2nd rubber sleeve, take the bypass valve off when racing and put the sleeve in it's place.

[ 07-28-2002: Message edited by: myFordFocus.com ]

littlefordZX3 · Jul 29, 2002

i have the aem cai on my 2000 auto focus and i definitly recamend the bypass valve...it's only $45 and it will save you from a lot of trouble. BTW i love my intake.

Pzevinside · Jul 29, 2002

Yes the New version of the AEM does work w/ those that have the automatic tranny, but have been told that it will not fit if you have the Focus Sport Stress Bar.

FrescoFoci · Jul 29, 2002

Thanks Ray for the advice! Did you cut your tube before putting on the valve or while is installed on the car? Also, I have an auto, thus requiring two 1" rubber mounts... My kit only came with 1 1" and 1 5/8"... Is there somewhere I could buy another 1" (Home Depot?)

aem cai on an auto

Fcsluver

speedy_zx3

Ulthwe2

zx3racer

evil zx3

myFordFocus.com

FrescoFoci

SilverBulletZTS

Pzevinside

mvalle3

SilverBulletZTS

JJ'sGreyS2

myFordFocus.com

littlefordZX3

Pzevinside

FrescoFoci

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