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i wouldn't say that everyone is copying aem, aem has a consistent problem with quality control of their mounting brackets, they have a tendency to snap. plus they are also known to inflate their dyno numbers by being very selective with the cars that they test their products on. I have never experienced an issue with injen nor have I ever heard anything bad about them. consistent quality and i always liked their polished pieces. k&n released a newly designed typhoon intake system that is great quality but their piping is smaller (2 1/2") compared to the standard 3" of injen and aem. these three companies are about the only ones along with dc sports that will apply for carb exemption so their prices will be higher as well. but there are millions of companies that make intakes that are basically the same design, just not of the same quality, especially with the filter element.

i believe the v2 aem intake is the one that has an added piece inside the piping that is supposed to add "multiple frequency soundwaves" to charge more air...sounds like a marketing gimmick to me.