AEM V2 versus AEM Cold Air
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Re: AEM V2 versus AEM Cold Air (9GrandS2K)
I just tried the AEM V22 and loved it!!! It sound great and I feel it more faster, but I have read that in the dynos the nly give about 5-7 HP. But the CAI V2 is GREAT I really loved it!!!
BUT, BE VERY CAREFUL!!!! IF you buy the V2 Style be very careful with the drainhole at the passenger side. YOU NEED TO BLOCK THE WATER FROM GOING INSIDE THAT DRAINHOLE since the hole is right at top of the filter. Plus of that the filter is facing upward so accumulate water inside once it start going thruw the filter. This will happend if you leave your car outside in a heavyrain WITH THE DRAINHOLE OPENED!!
By the way I think the AEM CAI VI and V2 are the same style. The only difference is that the V2 brings a larger down tube!! (I think is better the V2)
You may want to read this:
http://www.s2ki.com/forums/ind...77&hl=
and
http://www.s2ki.com/forums/ind...71204
BUT, BE VERY CAREFUL!!!! IF you buy the V2 Style be very careful with the drainhole at the passenger side. YOU NEED TO BLOCK THE WATER FROM GOING INSIDE THAT DRAINHOLE since the hole is right at top of the filter. Plus of that the filter is facing upward so accumulate water inside once it start going thruw the filter. This will happend if you leave your car outside in a heavyrain WITH THE DRAINHOLE OPENED!!
By the way I think the AEM CAI VI and V2 are the same style. The only difference is that the V2 brings a larger down tube!! (I think is better the V2)
You may want to read this:
http://www.s2ki.com/forums/ind...77&hl=
and
http://www.s2ki.com/forums/ind...71204
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Re: AEM V2 versus AEM Cold Air (Nishant)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Nishant »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">aem v2</TD></TR></TABLE>
I would say it depends on your application. Isn't it true if you got on it long enough the car would begin to suffer from heatsoak? If you tracked it I would most certainly think you would see power loss from the heat over time.
I would say it depends on your application. Isn't it true if you got on it long enough the car would begin to suffer from heatsoak? If you tracked it I would most certainly think you would see power loss from the heat over time.
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Re: AEM V2 versus AEM Cold Air (96 SOHC VTEC)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 96 SOHC VTEC »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
I would say it depends on your application. Isn't it true if you got on it long enough the car would begin to suffer from heatsoak? If you tracked it I would most certainly think you would see power loss from the heat over time. </TD></TR></TABLE>
i don't think so. many track only cars use the aem v2 since it has proven to provide the same hp and sometimes more than the 1k+ intakes (mugen, j's, etc...). I track my car regularly and also daily drive it. I have noticed no heatsoak issues or anything. I sit in stop and go traffic everyday coming home from school. My car has not sputtered or anything. I did cut small slits into the fake vents to provide more direct air while the car is moving. It helps a lil top end from what my butt dyno says
I would say it depends on your application. Isn't it true if you got on it long enough the car would begin to suffer from heatsoak? If you tracked it I would most certainly think you would see power loss from the heat over time. </TD></TR></TABLE>
i don't think so. many track only cars use the aem v2 since it has proven to provide the same hp and sometimes more than the 1k+ intakes (mugen, j's, etc...). I track my car regularly and also daily drive it. I have noticed no heatsoak issues or anything. I sit in stop and go traffic everyday coming home from school. My car has not sputtered or anything. I did cut small slits into the fake vents to provide more direct air while the car is moving. It helps a lil top end from what my butt dyno says
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Re: AEM V2 versus AEM Cold Air (Nishant)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Nishant »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
i don't think so. many track only cars use the aem v2 since it has proven to provide the same hp and sometimes more than the 1k+ intakes (mugen, j's, etc...). I track my car regularly and also daily drive it. I have noticed no heatsoak issues or anything. I sit in stop and go traffic everyday coming home from school. My car has not sputtered or anything. I did cut small slits into the fake vents to provide more direct air while the car is moving. It helps a lil top end from what my butt dyno says</TD></TR></TABLE>
HHMM. Interesting to here. Are you just generalizing about the V2 on the track or do you actually know other people who have used this as well? I've been thinking of the V2 myself. Thanks for the info.
Also, have you ever dyno'd your before and after V2?
Is the design for air flow a lot different on the K20? Some people with the Type-S have claimed they had heatsoak.
i don't think so. many track only cars use the aem v2 since it has proven to provide the same hp and sometimes more than the 1k+ intakes (mugen, j's, etc...). I track my car regularly and also daily drive it. I have noticed no heatsoak issues or anything. I sit in stop and go traffic everyday coming home from school. My car has not sputtered or anything. I did cut small slits into the fake vents to provide more direct air while the car is moving. It helps a lil top end from what my butt dyno says</TD></TR></TABLE>
HHMM. Interesting to here. Are you just generalizing about the V2 on the track or do you actually know other people who have used this as well? I've been thinking of the V2 myself. Thanks for the info.
Also, have you ever dyno'd your before and after V2?
Is the design for air flow a lot different on the K20? Some people with the Type-S have claimed they had heatsoak.
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Re: AEM V2 versus AEM Cold Air (96 SOHC VTEC)
Just installed a V2 last night. It's very well designed. The cutting of the dust covers was really annoying and took the most time but ended up looking nice. Not sure if this is a new feature but the V2 we got had a hole on the lowermost part of the bend next to the cone. A rubber drain plug was placed there which I assume takes care of the water issue.
I must say I was impressed that Honda actually had a cone filter inside the stock airbox. The OEM intake setup was much less restrictive than any other car I've seen. This is probably why we're not seeing higher HP gains. Sound is top notch. Definitely a
Yes, the design is completely different than the K20. The S2k setup actually places the cone in the bottom fender like most other AEM intakes. I think the K20 is the only one that goes behind the engine, which will likely cause heat soak.
Modified by Boofster at 4:34 PM 6/16/2005
I must say I was impressed that Honda actually had a cone filter inside the stock airbox. The OEM intake setup was much less restrictive than any other car I've seen. This is probably why we're not seeing higher HP gains. Sound is top notch. Definitely a
Yes, the design is completely different than the K20. The S2k setup actually places the cone in the bottom fender like most other AEM intakes. I think the K20 is the only one that goes behind the engine, which will likely cause heat soak.
Modified by Boofster at 4:34 PM 6/16/2005
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Re: AEM V2 versus AEM Cold Air (96 SOHC VTEC)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 96 SOHC VTEC »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
HHMM. Interesting to here. Are you just generalizing about the V2 on the track or do you actually know other people who have used this as well? I've been thinking of the V2 myself. Thanks for the info.
Also, have you ever dyno'd your before and after V2?
Is the design for air flow a lot different on the K20? Some people with the Type-S have claimed they had heatsoak. </TD></TR></TABLE>
when i speak of the v2, it only applies to a s2000 and some s2000 race cars i have seen.
i have not dynoed but i have seen many others dyno charts
the design of the v2 in a s2000 vs rsx-s is very different. the v2 in the rsx-s, the filter is pretty much in the engine bay while in the s2k, its in the fender wall, behind the front bumper/fender line which def provides cold air but at risk of being completely submerged if going through a large puddle
HHMM. Interesting to here. Are you just generalizing about the V2 on the track or do you actually know other people who have used this as well? I've been thinking of the V2 myself. Thanks for the info.
Also, have you ever dyno'd your before and after V2?
Is the design for air flow a lot different on the K20? Some people with the Type-S have claimed they had heatsoak. </TD></TR></TABLE>
when i speak of the v2, it only applies to a s2000 and some s2000 race cars i have seen.
i have not dynoed but i have seen many others dyno charts
the design of the v2 in a s2000 vs rsx-s is very different. the v2 in the rsx-s, the filter is pretty much in the engine bay while in the s2k, its in the fender wall, behind the front bumper/fender line which def provides cold air but at risk of being completely submerged if going through a large puddle
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Re: AEM V2 versus AEM Cold Air (Boofster)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Boofster »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Just installed a V2 last night. It's very well designed. The cutting of the dust covers was really annoying and took the most time but ended up looking nice. Not sure if this is a new feature but the V2 we got had a hole on the lowermost part of the bend next to the cone. A rubber drain plug was placed there which I assume takes care of the water issue.
I must say I was impressed that Honda actually had a cone filter inside the stock airbox. The OEM intake setup was much less restrictive than any other car I've seen. This is probably why we're not seeing higher HP gains. Sound is top notch. Definitely a
Yes, the design is completely different than the K20. The S2k setup actually places the cone in the bottom fender like most other AEM intakes. I think the K20 is the only one that goes behind the engine, which will likely cause heat soak.
Modified by Boofster at 4:34 PM 6/16/2005</TD></TR></TABLE>
Id never heard about that drain plug on the bottom of the V2. Has anyone else seen it, and know its function?
I must say I was impressed that Honda actually had a cone filter inside the stock airbox. The OEM intake setup was much less restrictive than any other car I've seen. This is probably why we're not seeing higher HP gains. Sound is top notch. Definitely a
Yes, the design is completely different than the K20. The S2k setup actually places the cone in the bottom fender like most other AEM intakes. I think the K20 is the only one that goes behind the engine, which will likely cause heat soak.
Modified by Boofster at 4:34 PM 6/16/2005</TD></TR></TABLE>
Id never heard about that drain plug on the bottom of the V2. Has anyone else seen it, and know its function?
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I have the AEM v2 now and love it. It's loud and actually make the vtec kick in much smoother. When I had the comptech, whenever VTEC initiated i felt the pull, but wasn't as smooth as the aemv2. my 02.
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Re: AEM V2 versus AEM Cold Air (NAallTheWAY)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by NAallTheWAY »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Do you have a pic of the V2 on your car?</TD></TR></TABLE>
pm me your aim or something, i can send you pics of my install
pm me your aim or something, i can send you pics of my install
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I've had the V2 intake for a couple months now, and been very happy with the sound, power, and appearance on my 00 S2000. I've also been running the V2 intake for nearly 18 mos on my 01 Acura CL - same - great sound, great power.
Downside- gotta cut your splash guard / fenderwell - this part sucked.
Helps to have someone above the hood help you line everything up as well.
The hose rerouting creates some odd positions with the air resonator box on the front crossmember. I just removed it, kept the check valve, and ran the vac hose in pair with another one, straight to the manifold. I've gotten no powerloss or CELs from doing this, and it cleans up the engine compartment considerably. (just be sure if you're going to do it that you don't put the check valve on backwards or the ECU will freak)
I got mine for $230 shipped on Ebay - NIB - from a Honda dealership in GA
Downside- gotta cut your splash guard / fenderwell - this part sucked.
Helps to have someone above the hood help you line everything up as well.
The hose rerouting creates some odd positions with the air resonator box on the front crossmember. I just removed it, kept the check valve, and ran the vac hose in pair with another one, straight to the manifold. I've gotten no powerloss or CELs from doing this, and it cleans up the engine compartment considerably. (just be sure if you're going to do it that you don't put the check valve on backwards or the ECU will freak)
I got mine for $230 shipped on Ebay - NIB - from a Honda dealership in GA
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Re: AEM V2 versus AEM Cold Air (Nishant)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Nishant »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">with aem v2, chance of hydro lock is there, more power than comptech
comptech, cf bling + no hydro lock, 1-2hp gain</TD></TR></TABLE>
I saw the power pages in Import Tuner a couple months ago
and the Comp. intake had up to 9whp on an S from 3500 to
5500 rpms. At peak it was only 2-3 whp, but that midrange
looked pretty good if you ask me. They also did exhaust and
a ground wire kit. Decent results. After seeing that I might
have to go with the Comptech. Naturally, I'd like to have the
J's or Mugen, but I can think of quite a few alternatives to
spend the extra $800 left over after the Comp. If money
grew on trees I would definately own J's.
comptech, cf bling + no hydro lock, 1-2hp gain</TD></TR></TABLE>
I saw the power pages in Import Tuner a couple months ago
and the Comp. intake had up to 9whp on an S from 3500 to
5500 rpms. At peak it was only 2-3 whp, but that midrange
looked pretty good if you ask me. They also did exhaust and
a ground wire kit. Decent results. After seeing that I might
have to go with the Comptech. Naturally, I'd like to have the
J's or Mugen, but I can think of quite a few alternatives to
spend the extra $800 left over after the Comp. If money
grew on trees I would definately own J's.
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Re: AEM V2 versus AEM Cold Air (9GrandS2K)
off of AEM's website...
V1 (http://www.aempower.com/pdf/dy...S.pdf)
vs
V2 (http://www.aempower.com/pdf/dy...s.pdf)
V1 (http://www.aempower.com/pdf/dy...S.pdf)
vs
V2 (http://www.aempower.com/pdf/dy...s.pdf)
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Re: AEM V2 versus AEM Cold Air (mahin)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mahin »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">off of AEM's website...
V1 (http://www.aempower.com/pdf/dy...S.pdf)
vs
V2 (http://www.aempower.com/pdf/dy...s.pdf)</TD></TR></TABLE>
It is incorrect to compare these two graphs. The 2000 engine is not the same as the 2004 in the second dyno. Again, this is more of a sound upgrade than a power upgrade as the stock intake is almost a short ram with a cone filter in the airbox.
V1 (http://www.aempower.com/pdf/dy...S.pdf)
vs
V2 (http://www.aempower.com/pdf/dy...s.pdf)</TD></TR></TABLE>
It is incorrect to compare these two graphs. The 2000 engine is not the same as the 2004 in the second dyno. Again, this is more of a sound upgrade than a power upgrade as the stock intake is almost a short ram with a cone filter in the airbox.
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Re: AEM V2 versus AEM Cold Air (Boofster)
AEM = over priced for small power spike in a 2k rpm range.
That's my take on the AEM anyways. For that kind of money, you can spend just a tad more and get a better intake, or you can make your own duct to go to your stock air box and drop in a k&n filter.
That's my take on the AEM anyways. For that kind of money, you can spend just a tad more and get a better intake, or you can make your own duct to go to your stock air box and drop in a k&n filter.
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Re: AEM V2 versus AEM Cold Air (ScreaminTeg)
lol, you say overpriced but then say to spend some more money....
Nah, AEM has always been the first mod for everyone I know. It performs just enough and makes the engine sound the way it should. Also gets rid of all the baffle crap that takes up half of your engine bay
Yes, adding a K&N filter to the end of your stock plastic pipe is an option but I am sure S2k users have a bit more class than that and can drop $250 bux on something that accentuates the engine bay.
Nah, AEM has always been the first mod for everyone I know. It performs just enough and makes the engine sound the way it should. Also gets rid of all the baffle crap that takes up half of your engine bay
Yes, adding a K&N filter to the end of your stock plastic pipe is an option but I am sure S2k users have a bit more class than that and can drop $250 bux on something that accentuates the engine bay.
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Re: AEM V2 versus AEM Cold Air (Boofster)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Boofster »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">lol, you say overpriced but then say to spend some more money....
Nah, AEM has always been the first mod for everyone I know. It performs just enough and makes the engine sound the way it should. Also gets rid of all the baffle crap that takes up half of your engine bay
Yes, adding a K&N filter to the end of your stock plastic pipe is an option but I am sure S2k users have a bit more class than that and can drop $250 bux on something that accentuates the engine bay.</TD></TR></TABLE>
You didn't read far enough into my overpriced comment. Most AEM intakes will give you a greater Peak hp number, but it would be my preference to look for something that gave a better overall gain throughout the entire powerband. I don't wanna spend $300 for 10hp that I can only use betweek 5k and 6k rpm. Now do you understand what I was saying?
As far as your "class" statement, I hardly think a bright red, blue, or whatever color, tube in the engine bay with AEM on it screams class. And when I said drop in a K&N filter, that is not the same as putting a filter on the end of the stock tube. They make drop-in replacements the go INSIDE the air box, so you retain the stock look.
I'm not trying to turn this into a debate of any kind, put my $.02 in, no need to turn around and fire back with any resent.
Nah, AEM has always been the first mod for everyone I know. It performs just enough and makes the engine sound the way it should. Also gets rid of all the baffle crap that takes up half of your engine bay
Yes, adding a K&N filter to the end of your stock plastic pipe is an option but I am sure S2k users have a bit more class than that and can drop $250 bux on something that accentuates the engine bay.</TD></TR></TABLE>
You didn't read far enough into my overpriced comment. Most AEM intakes will give you a greater Peak hp number, but it would be my preference to look for something that gave a better overall gain throughout the entire powerband. I don't wanna spend $300 for 10hp that I can only use betweek 5k and 6k rpm. Now do you understand what I was saying?
As far as your "class" statement, I hardly think a bright red, blue, or whatever color, tube in the engine bay with AEM on it screams class. And when I said drop in a K&N filter, that is not the same as putting a filter on the end of the stock tube. They make drop-in replacements the go INSIDE the air box, so you retain the stock look.
I'm not trying to turn this into a debate of any kind, put my $.02 in, no need to turn around and fire back with any resent.