Hi!
I just picked up an AEM V2 intake used.
I just got a question though. It doesn't have a air bypass valve on it. and from what i hear there isn't suppose to be one. Is this true? And if it is, should i be worried about water getting into the intake? I don't know anyone who has a V2. only the V1's. Please respond. THX!
And if anyone know's, how's the performance, sound, etc. of the V2 compared to V1? THX!

 

The way i see it, anytime you have a cai on a honda you should be worried about water. . .I've seen 2 integras and one s2000 hydrolock there motors useing CAI's. I personally won't use one again. . .I know a lot of people will say that you're stupid for stepping on the gas in the middle of a puddle anyways, but i mean come on, accidents happen. However, with a conventional regular intake, those accidents DON'T happen. And about the bypass valve, those are only functional if the entire filter is submerged in water. The water in that case forms a wall and all the air is sucked in by the bypass instead of the filter. Unless it's completely submerged in water, it doesn't really matter. However, if i were to use a CAI, i would get the bypass anyways, just in case. As far as performance, based on what i've seen, it's pretty superior to the former intake. AEM makes a quality product and what i've said pretty much applies to all CAI (minus the comptech cold air box). As far as the sound goes. . who cares as long as it makes power?

might want to check this thread out as well. . .
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1028303

 

So you mean to tell me dat an air bypass doesnt work unless the whole filter is submerged in water.

 

I'd get one of those "shielded" style filters for it, not outta fear of sucking water; but because otherwise your filter will be caked with road crap in no time. It won't matter how cold & dense the air outside is if it can't get through the filter. Regarding the water issue, I'm thinking you would have to pretty much submerge it for water to make it's way up the larger pipe of the v2.

 

It's like this. . ..When the actual filter is completely submerged in water, the water forms like a wall (sorta like it does when you hydrolock your motor), but the suction is still present. Now, if there was no bypass there, the only place for it to get air from would be the filter, thus letting water through. However, when there is another source of air that has less restriction, the air will be sucked through that portion. Which is why the bypass works in that case. However, when it's not completely submerged, there is no wall of water present allowing it to bring in the water through the filter.

 

shielded style filters??? I dont know what you mean . . .

 

Sorry! I still don't really understand. Is it safe to ride without a bypass filter then? I live in windsor so it rains occasionally in my area. Is there even one available for the V2? Thx for the feedback so far though guys!

 

nothing available for V2, but if you don't submarine your car, you should be fine. Occasional spatter won't hurt.

 

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<U>Question</U>
Can I use an AEM Bypass Valve with the V2?

<U>Answer </U>
AEM V2 Intake Air Induction Systems utilize a dual chamber to create multiple frequency sound waves. The installation of the AEM Bypass Valve would disrupt the tuning of these systems. Therefore the bypass valve should not be used.


This is off of the AEM website. I really don't even know if the bypass would fit if you had it. . . The only advice i can give you is this. If possible, on heavily rainy days, use your stock air box instead of the V2. Or, if possible (if 2 pieces), use the short section of the intake and take off the extension. I know on the CRX V1 AEM CAI this was possible. I'm not sure if you can do it on the V2 for the teg. Also, another thing you can do is avoid puddles if possible and if you must go through a puddle, try to gain enough momentum before the puddle so you don't have to use the gas while in the puddle. I wouldn't say that having a CAI is a bad thing, they are great bolt ons. Just be careful on rainy days, or in wet areas.

 

Thx for the help guys!

 

i didn't read the post. but the v2 isn't worth it's price. the bottom line is it's an intake, and the cheapest to most expensive intake will probably be a 5hp differece. and by cheapest, i'm talking sock hooked up to the throttle body. just get a short ram w/a good filter... just my opinion, some people "believe" a system like the v2 is worth it... i say save your money.

 

I agree. . But, he got it used so he probably got it cheaper. . .

 

Yup!!! Only reason I picked it up was because i only paid $140! I'm only concerned because I have a cali blitz front end. ya i know its rice, goin jdm front end conv. this spring Just in the mean time though. Since by front end has such a big mouth! Will water come in contact with the filter? I just don't want to risk it if its that easy to hydrolock.
So from what i understand so far, it should be ok in occational rain and splashes. but just as long as it isn't completely submerged in water, then it won't hydrolock right?