Hey everyone,

Ive got some extra money (about $500) and i was just wondering what are some ways to add more power while staying somewhat close to $500. would a aem v2 cai and dc sports 4-2-1 one piece header give me some extra power? obviously i dont have enough for a turbo kit or anything lol, but id like to get some more power. if you guys have any suggestions on things to get, post them!

btw, i have a 2000 Civic EX h:

 

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Save yourself a lot of money and buy a used AEM V1 and a used DC header.

 

Intake and header are good items. Like Kai said save some money and buy used. Although, if you want new don't get the V2, it's a waste of money as far as things go. Also, get the bypass valve for the CAI if you get the full CAI and not the short ram.

 

why is v2 a waste of money? it says it outperforms every cai out there. also, is the air bypass valve totally necessary? it says if your intake is submerged in water. what about rain? would that have any affect?

 

Says the people trying to sell you a $250 bent aluminum tube. Yes, cold air intake induced hydrolocks are more common then you'd think.

 

aight, well, i bribed my parents into buying me the v2, so i dont care bout money for that one. but i was looking for the air bypass valve, and they have different sizes, like 2.5" and 2.25" and so on. which size would i need?

 

i bought the v2 and im happy with it. to be fair though i have only had experience with stock air box and my other intake 4 winter the dc sports short ram. the v2 made a noticeable difference throughout the rpms. and its not just a tube its composed of 2 different diameters of pipe 4 velocity purposes hence the v. i have never experimented with other cai's homemade or big name. not many seem to be willing to fork over the money aem wants 4 v2 and i think because its new and a bit different that people tend to bash. i will also add that the install had to be improvised and i dont feel its a direct fit 4 96-98 civic like they claim. may fit right 4 99-00 though. if i only had $500 and a stock 2000 civic i would look into purchasing a nice header, that is if i werent planning to swap or add a turbo. oh yeah btw you cannot run bypass with aem v2. aem strongly suggest this is not good idea. so yeah watch out 4 puddles.

 

you cant use a bypass valve with the v2? are you serious?

 

yeah im 4 real no bypass. the v2 is specifically designed for velocity and the bypass would fitup i guess. i asked around before i bought. check their web site if you dont believe me aempower.com