Ok...first of all I know that this question has been asked a million times and answered just as many, but I'd like some feedback from you guys. I have a stock 1998 Integra LS, and I want to add a CAI as my first mod. I'm definitely swaying towards an AEM CAI because I've been reading up on them and they kick ass, plus they're not too expensive.

My question is...

How much more beneficial would it be to get a AEM V2 Cold Air versus a regular AEM CAI? Either way, I'm going to need to buy an AEM Air Bypass Valve becuase we get 50"+ rain a year and hydrolock could be a problem. There is about a $70 price difference between the AEM V2 and the regular AEM. Would there be much more horsepower gain from the V2? I'm just trying to increase gas mileage on this daily driver car.

Thanks!

 

I have not heard too much about the V2 CAI... but i think that someone on this board just got one so if you find out who that is you can ask them if they noticed a difference. If your real concerned about rain it may just be better to swap for your stock airbox and piping when heavy rain comes. A lot of people do not like the bypass because it only really helps you when the filter is completely submerged.

 

Be different, go for the V2. It sucks in more air which can't be a bad thing . If I didnt already have my AEM CAI (reg) I would have gotten the V2.

Just my 2 cents.

 

If you don't have one yet, get the V2.

If you have the original, stick with it. Not worth the $ to upgrade.

I've got the Comptech Icebox & am very happy with it. The throttle response is better than the AEM. The AEM made the majority of it's power on the top-end, as opposed to everywhere with the icebox.

Icebox = more $$

 

I have the AEM CAI, but sometimes I wonder if I should have saved for the Icebox/shortram set up. I'm very happy with my AEM CAI, and I felt a power increase through out the whole rev range, but I haven't driven a Comptech set up to compare...

-Andrew

 

A dyno of the AEM v2 versus the original AEM CAI is pending...

However, the power differences we're talking about here are minimal (~1 whp if they're lucky). Once the plots do come out, there can be a bit of a debate on the shape of the power curves and whatnot, but in terms of overall power gains, it's most likely not worth the extra 70 bones.

But hey, if you want to be different, go ahead and give it a shot.

Shingo

 

i just got the V2.. i really like it.. but then again i haven't driven anything which just had the regular aem cai.. and for some reason, i have to check on it.. i don't think the bypass is compatible with the V2.. on the instructions is said something like that on the instructions.. ill double check on it and let ya know.

 

:thinking: AEM's bypass valve comes 3 different diameters.... one of which ought to fit. :dunno:

 

Couldn't you just go with an ebay intake. I'm thinking that all these intakes are the same, I mean they're just some tubing with a filter on the end. I don't know the how the quality is how some of the cheaper no name brands, but thats what I think. Its your money so spend it how you choose and good luck with whatever you go with.

 

i have one that will fit ...used it for about two months, then i hydrolocked the engine, so i had to sell the car....in take is still in my garage if your interested!!