I have a 1993 JDM Honda Prelude VTEC and was wondering if a V2 Intake by AEM is better or the other standard AEM Cold Air Intake. And does the air box really have to be removed for AEM Intakes?

 

with the airbox still there where would u put the intake? but cold air high end hp. short ram low end hp. it is pretty much up 2 u.

 

V2s make better power all the way through than there standard cai.But I believe for preludes the v2 is an sri of sorts.

 

just save your money and buy an ebay short ram and slap a k&n on it. you'll make the same amount of power but save a ton of money. All you're paying for with AEM is the name.

 

i'd use the CAI (long pipe) and put on a K&N 4" inlet diameter canister type filter, make a 4" to 3" adapter (very easy) , remove your air box/ diaphram, etc and voila. best not induced intake your thin wallet can buy. 120 bucks for 5-10 horses. by cutting about 2 inches off your cai at the end on a bit of an angle where it would be parallel with your front of car. It has best of both worlds and provides pretty good power at all rpm ranges.

 

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And brackets, dependable quality, all the required hardware.....

If you're not a DIY'er the ebay route is going to be frustrating...


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Maybe 2-3, maybe. My V2 just makes a lot more noise...not 10 horses.

 

cai isn't that hard of an installation he could be talked through it

 

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i'd be surprised if my v2 even made that much. i just like how it sounds especially in vtec. that's about it.. but who am i to complain.. i didn't pay for mine

 

Whats an sri of sorts?

 

oh yeh short ram intake, sorry.

 

sri? a short ram air is like a cold air intake pipe but cut in half roughly. the filter is much closer to the throtle body, which quickens how fast the air can get into your intake. it generates more low end torque and horsepower

 

if you want a pic of my setup to get the most gains possible out of a CAI just ask. ill try to post a diagram or something

 

Aye that would be great if you can send me diagrams or something. Cheers for the help. Appreciate it.

 

to that!