hey all i jus bought an EP3 (2002-2004 SI) and i wanna do some modding. I'm happy with the k20 in the car, and now i want an intake, which kind should i get? i was thinkin myabe an AEM CAI or INJEN CAI...can anyone help here?

 

The Search feature is your friend. Intake topics have been tossed around numerous times.

 

aem v2 is pretty good for an overall gain throughout the powerband.

 

I like the Injen's the best.

 

CAI for best gains, SRI if you're afraid of hydrolock.

Injen for CAI, V2 for SRI.

 

ok so what is SRI? is that like short ram or something? i'm new to this...

 

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Short Ram Intake.

 

thas what i thot, buh i hear that SRI is not as good as CAI like it will cause hp loss?... and if i do install an intake, will that effect that cars warranty?

 

probably affect the warranty, but its nothing that can't be undone. SRI will take less than 10 mins to install, CA maybe longer because you have to drop the whole bumper off. if you're unsure, i reccomend waiting until you are sure can't go wrong that way. learn about the stuff before you so something you don't know what it does.

everybody else, remember u gotta start some where!

 

well how about the hp loss of SRI, is that true?

 

Injen CAI

 

go to vtec.net and look up v2. it loses hp all over that place and then it gains only 5hp up top. Keep in mind u have to deal with heat soak.

 

AEM did everything they could to make the V2 produce the most power throughout the RPM range, hands down. So the fact that it is not a traditional "cold air" configuration doesn't matter (even though the filter is in a very open ventilated location). It sounds excellent and the cars feels so good that I wonder why Honda did not make this intake stock. Good luck man

 

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I'm not speaking for honda, but not everyone wants a intake on their car. it's a preference I have. But I live around people who think it's annoying. I've been driving hondas since I got a lisence. If honda wanted to make a fast car they would have. that is why a NSX R came out. Their MO has never been make a car as fast as possible. It's make the car effecient as possible. Not trying to flame you but just trying to state the obvious.

 

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If honda wanted to make a fast car they would have. that is why a NSX R came out. Their MO has never been make a car as fast as possible. It's make the car effecient as possible. Not trying to flame you but just trying to state the obvious.</TD></TR></TABLE>

thats TRUE huh.....its just usdm version are the watered down versions!!!

Not to get off topic AEM makes sum get intakes my friend has Ep3 wit a cai...i drove stock and after the mod.....it will help!

 

how's the install on the injen cai(do you really have to take off the bumper) ,and does it seem like it can easily cause hydrolock (i've already killed one engine before with an iceman cai).

 

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thats TRUE huh.....its just usdm version are the watered down versions!!!

Not to get off topic AEM makes sum get intakes my friend has Ep3 wit a cai...i drove stock and after the mod.....it will help!
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usdm is the watered down versions of all jdm cars.... what do u guys think of just AEM CAI not V2???......

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by johnkimble &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">probably affect the warranty, but its nothing that can't be undone. SRI will take less than 10 mins to install, CA maybe longer because you have to drop the whole bumper off. if you're unsure, i reccomend waiting until you are sure can't go wrong that way. learn about the stuff before you so something you don't know what it does.

everybody else, remember u gotta start some where! </TD></TR></TABLE>

FALSE!!!

Yes it will affect the warranty, but only if it was a result from the aftermarket intake or any other aftermarket performance part on the car.

You don't have to take off the front bumper.... all you have to do is take off the front left tire and peel back the wheel well, you don't have to but i found it was a little easier if you remove the battery. I installed my AEM CAI in the rain with a tarp over me and the engine compartment with a couple tools including the spare tire jack and the instalation instructions.
I would reccomend the AEM V2 it's the best in the market and I think AEM has the best parts out there anyway.......the dyno tells all......and as for hydro lock......don't drive like an *** when there's puddles all over the road ....if it looks deep, find another route.... i had a nasty scare with a puddle and now i watch for'em

 

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yep. i removed my front bumper to put in the intake. just playin it safe.

 

The only way to cause hydrolock is by submerging the filter in water.

 

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not neccessarily. with a cai just hitting a puddle at a decent rpm could send one solid flow of water to the filter,and thats all it took for me to blow two holes in my block of my d15.

 

i didnt really take out da bumper. i have to twist and turn the damn intake pipe get a lil scartch here and there and its in its a drag man but yah i dun feel liek taking out my bumper its in its great and i luvin it

2002 ep3
INjen CAI
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