Hi,
I've been shopping for a Short Ram air Intake for my 2004 Civix Ex and I came across the AEM V2 intake system. They claim that the design generates better HP/torque gains and is fairly consistent in the power gain across the whole rpm spectrum. They also claim that because of the location of the intake's filter, it takes in air from the coolest part of the engine compartment.

Does anyone have experience w/ this? The only mechanical mods I'm planning to make are an intake and cat back exhaust (not looking to build a race car, just want some extra HP over the stock 127HP) so if it's going to offer a better gain than a conventional short ram air intake I'm willing to pay the extra bucks.

Thanks in advance for any advice.

Mike

 

i heard that the v2 is crap doesnt work that great, just what i heard

however the AEM CAI kicks ass i love mine

 

intakes don't do hardly anything for hp.

they make you sound fast though...

 

http://www.aempower.com/V2.htm aem's tests with the V2 CAI.. it has 1/4 mile wit 95 dx and sound differences.

 

I can tell you right now that their demonstration with the sound of stock vs v2 is a load of crap! No damn way in hell my stock 98 Ex will ever sound like that. The sound clip sounded like they used an aftermarket muffler on both tests.

 

400 bucks shipped for a damn intake? haha..... go on ebay and get a no name intake with a pipe for 20 bucks shipped. it does the same thing if not a bit worse. buddie of mines bought it and it works pretty good.

 

don't look at peak power gains.

Look at the dyno and the rpm range you'll actually be driving in. If that's what you want, then get it. BTW 2-6 hp gains are hardly noticeable, even if they are there.

If you want the most dramatic change, do intake/header/exhaust all at once. Then you'll notice the difference... for about a week. Then you'll want to go turbo or swap.