I just installed the AEM - I found it the best value for what was important to me - good insulation from the hot engine bay, reasonable price. Of course it let's in a lot of air as the others do and sounds similar. I'm interested to know how long the dry filters last, but they sound decent from other reviews (vs oiled filters, which I do have in other vehicles).
Installation was fine, I'm very handy, but I have three minor gripes - which aren't that bad, but could be better attention to detail:
1. the rubber edging that you install around the
metal box was 2.5" short so I had to improvise
2. it appears like the lock washers are nickel steel where the other washer and bolt to be stainless (should all be stainless)
3. the plastic seams on the
intake housing could have been sanded smooth for better fitment/seal when you put a hose on
I just installed, but I maintain it's the best one for me - I'll give AEM some grief about the items above, but overall fitment was good.
Note: I also used the driver's side
metal box as the foundation to bolt my catch can to...