I've been debating on getting an AEM V2 for my s2k but a couple of my buddies told me that its not worth it because the stock intake is pretty good. What do you guys think? Exhaust first? Just trying to see what route you guys went with bolt-ons....

 

its up to you. bolt ons in general will give you next to didly squat. AEM is 8hp. I went with exhaust first for weight savings, a few ponies, and sound.

 

all s2k performance parts ain't spending crazy $$$. unless your going on f/i.

spend your $$$ on suspension or body.

 

Do you really think 8hp? I thought is was more like 2-4 hp

Maybe tuned? And don't mess with AEM get spoon or j's

 

8hp over stock no tuning. I've seen the dyno sheets.

 

I'm gonna go with exhaust for the first mod then....

 

Alright just ordered a megan racing exhaust......is this a bitch to put on or is it pretty simple? any pointers...

 

1) Don't drop it on your head.

2) Take off the rear lower tie bar.

3) Windex works wonders on rubber hangers

4) Have someone help you take the stock one off, unless you're buff like me.

 

thanks man...i'm no master tech but i figure it can't be that hard...how long do you think it will take on a lift?

 

Half an hour?

 

cool....prior corpsman huh?....

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mr. Projekt &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">1) Don't drop it on your head.

2) Take off the rear lower tie bar.

3) Windex works wonders on rubber hangers

4) Have someone help you take the stock one off, unless you're buff like me. </TD></TR></TABLE>

lol at number 1.

Windex, not wd 40 (its oil based. oil + rubber=torn apart). Also the bolts on the cat are really hard to get off. Wait 1- 1 1/2 hours after shutting car off to do this. Remember metal expands on heat so it will be easier to take off when cooler. Liquid Wrench on that works wonders.

 

ok another retard question...windex=taking stock cat/exhaust off?...what basic tools did you use...

 

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Yep, 5 years as a Corpsman.

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12mm Gearwrench, and 12mm deep socket with a ratchet.

 

you guy forgot the most difficult thing if you dont have proper tool... O2 sensor socket!!!

just disconnect it from the harness and it it out once the exhaust are completely out...

O2 is very sensitive.. goodluck breaking it

edit: oops i forgot.. its only cat-back

 

dang , you for got about 14mm.

btw, u don't need to take off o2 sensor installing exhaust. just remove 3 14mm nuts from the cat. bam!, your done.

 

I have the AEM V2 on my car and i love it, sounds deep and monsterous when i rev it up. I also could tell some throttle increase. Friend has spoon intake on his s2k, sounds nice too. But i love my AEM V2, wouldnt change it.