I'm very happy with my AEM Brute Force Intake. The dry filter is also a plus.

 

Just keep in mind with these hi-flo fliter like K&N, you are trading filtration for airflow.
An open element is ok, with a quality paper filter for filtration.

 

Yeah that is a concern I have. I know on my neon I used to own, I had a AEM true cold air intake, so the filter sat about 8 inches off the ground behind the headlight and in front of the driver side front fender well protecter. So it was always sketchy driving around in the rain, hydrolock was always a concern for me as well as dirtier air getting in there so easily. I will say though that the gains were AMAZING, I mean, it was just a little 4 cylinder car, and the AEM gave it a lot of kick, it was awesome, so that's why I want to put a cold air intake so bad into this truck, because if it can boost a 4 banger, then I know it's going to do even better with a vehicle that already possesses tons of power stock. so with all your guys' help, I think I am going with the AEM Brute Force Intake, thanks everyone!

 

I've been running the K&N FIPKII system in my 2001 through the past two winters here in Minnesota and have not experienced any "cracking issues". I do have the upgraded housing which was designed to eliminate that problem so maybe thast is why.

BTW, I am looking to change over to one of the round Mopar Performance" filter setups, so if you are interested, I have a complete K&N FIPKII setup for sale for $175 shipped anywhere in the US. I don't have the installation instructions anymore, but can take close-up photo's of the installationfor you to work from. https://dodgeforum.com/m_912924/tm.htm

The filter could stand recharging (buy the kit at wal-mart), but otherwise it is in excellent condition.

 

IMHO, The Aem looks better and does provide the dry filter which is nice. It looks so good under the hood. Let me see if I can find a pic of mine.

 

That'd be awesome. My only question is why is the AEM rated 3hp lower than the k&n?? Wouldnt it be smarter to buy the k&n if it provides more horsepower? let me know guys!

 

Personally I don't and wouldn't believe the gains they post.

 

doesn't anyone like or have the AFE cai??? it uses the factory hole and is no more bulkier than the K&N and the bulk is more out of the way

 

The factory only claims an increase of 11 horsepower and you guys say it is less?
I don't know what to think except the diffrence in my truck before and after installing it was night and day.
I have the 4x4 and it is a 13mpg behemoth.
I have only added three mods....exhaust,air intake, and programmer(just added this yesterday) and even before the programmer the truck drove like I had dropped a bigger engine in it.

I'd love to do a quarter mile run and compare it to a stock truck with my configuration and see the diffrence.

 

If I had it to do over, I would have purchased an Airmax or AFE.
My K&N tube cracked (right in the middle of a longdusty trail). K&N replaced it, and I have noticed the heavier tube has cracked in the inside but it hasn't come through. I had terrible sealing problems until I got the heavier tube.
I also got rid of the space wasting baffling, it really didn't keep heat off the filter, and I could never keep the tube from rubbing on it. I replaced it with a stainless wrap around job from ebay.
Speaking of the filter, the one that came with the K&N is for sale. I replaced it with a larger unit from Spectre. That actually WOKE the intake and motor up. I could actually feel power instead of just air noise. BTW, I never noticed a mileage increase.

Of course, your results may vary...