Well i recently got rid or my AEM ITR cai for the new V2 system. For those of you that dont know its just now bigger pipeing. Theres actually a chamber inside that kinda stores and creates almost a charging effect. This all sounds super cool and all but is the truth. Well id have to say that i really like mine. It feels like it had more throttle response in the low to mid range and never feels like its starved for air. I have one for a 99-00 SI and it fits perfect in my 97 DX with a B18B. It comes with the new tranny vibration bracket which i thought was very nice and a sinch to install. It took all of 20 minutes to install this intake. I have no compaints at all and am very happy with the performance, fitment, finish and the sound. Well heres the only pic i have right now and if you have any questions post em up. I would buy this intake again. Hey i have some good info for anyone interested in this intake. Check this link out and it will explain the helmholtz resonator which is utilized on the V2 intake system. Check it out.




Modified by jDmDxTuRd at 11:45 AM 5/30/2003

 

Thanks for the review.

 

How much of an improvement was there over the ITR CAI?

 

Definately let us know what you think in the long run, when you get to drive it around some more. Doesn't look bad.

 

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As far as i can tell it feels alot nicer. I need to go back to the track and see whats up. Just feels like the car accelrates alot smother and faster. Ill get more pics and some track times soon.

 

Tranny vibration bracket? Wha?
looks goofy to me, btw

 

it's kinda intimidating

 

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Thats great to know as I will be choosing between these two intakes. I was beginning to think that the V2 was all hype, but now there's actually some proof that the V2 is an improvment over the V1.

 

shawn.
i'm just jealous of the whole thing. you'll have a PM in a while.
good job

 

if superstreets give it a

 

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..... then there is a chance its a cheap product/riced out import?
im not bashing the V2 rather saying SuperStrett can "cross the line of rice" occasionally.

Thanks to this review ive made up my mind to get it.
More revs for me

 

How much is it over the AEM CAI? as in price...

 

i think the V2 is a little more expsensive then the V1

 

It looks nice, cool Element sticker.

 

Didnt you have an H22 before??

 

Very cool!

Nice valve cover, the diarrea green really brings out your eyes.

 

do you think its worth the price over a SI CAI or ITR CAI?

 

looks nice

 

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yes he did but that motor kinda went boom one day.......

 

how much was it and where did you get it. looks good by the way

 

also those intakes run about 265 from options

 

not to be picky but is that rub marks on your pass shock tower? is that from the intake?

 

do they make a bypass valve for it ?????

 

yeah i dont want any water getting in my ****!!!!! is there a feature to block out water in it....

 

dont know about the bypass valve, might want to check AEM's website

i also just recently purchased the AEM v2 peice, and shifting normally during my daily commute feels nicer for some reason, the power uptop was improved, and was actually slightly noticable as well. overall im very pleased.