AEM V2 vs. cheap 3 inch intake
10-31-2004, 11:06 PM
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AEM V2 vs. cheap 3 inch intake
i have a 80 dollar 3 inch intake on my 2.2 cl and was wondering if it is worth it to spend money for a V2. i can get one shipped for only 230. i am looking for more low end power.
10-31-2004, 11:39 PM
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Originally Posted by DanMan1464
you'll get your money back for the v2 via gas mileage....for some reason it gives like 2-3 mpg better...
no wonder i run out of gas faster these days..
11-01-2004, 06:49 AM
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I've got a v2 intake. I rather pay 250 than 80 for intake any day. I mean your paying what you get. The more you pay the better intake you get. The less you pay well you know the answer to that.
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11-01-2004, 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by racersky
mean your paying what you get. The more you pay the better intake you get. The less you pay well you know the answer to that.
he means you get what you pay for.
11-01-2004, 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by legendaryCL98
ah crap.. u tell me this now..
no wonder i run out of gas faster these days..
no wonder i run out of gas faster these days..
i get less MPG now that its colder out.
i think its cuz the car is using the "cold air system" now, and in the hot weather,
it doesnt need it .
11-01-2004, 10:20 PM
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i think INJEN is better than AEM but that is personal preference
i love the sound of my INJEN but AEM V2 has shown better gains in some ranges but oveall INJEN is top of the line
i love the sound of my INJEN but AEM V2 has shown better gains in some ranges but oveall INJEN is top of the line
11-01-2004, 10:20 PM
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Originally Posted by dragon084
i think it might have something to do with the weather,
i get less MPG now that its colder out.
i think its cuz the car is using the "cold air system" now, and in the hot weather,
it doesnt need it .
i get less MPG now that its colder out.
i think its cuz the car is using the "cold air system" now, and in the hot weather,
it doesnt need it .
v2 isn't a cold air intake, its more a short ram....yet better mileage....
11-01-2004, 10:47 PM
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Originally Posted by 97Acura3.0CL
i think INJEN is better than AEM but that is personal preference
i love the sound of my INJEN but AEM V2 has shown better gains in some ranges but oveall INJEN is top of the line
i love the sound of my INJEN but AEM V2 has shown better gains in some ranges but oveall INJEN is top of the line
how does ur injen sound?
does it sound more aggresive than AEM COLD air intke.
11-02-2004, 08:09 AM
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someone should record (video) of their car revvvving or just taking off from a stop i will do so but i have to figure out a way to post it... i will do it just for the sake of someone wanting to hear a cheapy intake
11-02-2004, 11:41 AM
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gas mileage should be better with a colder air charge butyou willundoubtedly get on the gas more so differences will be negligible unless you dont adjust your driving style.
winter gas is different than summer gas, you will get worse mileage in the winter
winter gas is different than summer gas, you will get worse mileage in the winter
11-02-2004, 01:24 PM
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Actually gas mileage suffers with colder air, but your HP goes up. Heat affects turbo cars a lot more than NA cars. I saw a torbo'd Maxima that lost almot a 100 hp after the engine warmed up. Hotter air ensures a more complete combustion resulting in better gas mileage.
True story about the winter gas. It's to cut down on smog since people let their engines warm up for 30 min.
True story about the winter gas. It's to cut down on smog since people let their engines warm up for 30 min.
11-04-2004, 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by 97Acura3.0CL
i think INJEN is better than AEM but that is personal preference
i love the sound of my INJEN but AEM V2 has shown better gains in some ranges but oveall INJEN is top of the line
i love the sound of my INJEN but AEM V2 has shown better gains in some ranges but oveall INJEN is top of the line
Where and how much did you pay for you INJEN intake?
I saw an INJEN intake going for 127.00 at nopi.com, but it's for a
98' V6 Accord. Do you think it will fit my 98' 3.0?
11-04-2004, 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by DanMan1464
you'll get your money back for the v2 via gas mileage....for some reason it gives like 2-3 mpg better...
you should w/ any intake. I say go generic or search for a used CAI. I got a used AEM CAI for $50 w/ a brand new filter
11-04-2004, 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Hobo
the v2 shows the best gains, i would do it, but it is your decision
says who though? I've yet to see a dyno comparing it to other intakes, and the cost alone wouldn't make the extra power (would be a max of 1-2 IMO) worth it.
11-04-2004, 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by racersky
I've got a v2 intake. I rather pay 250 than 80 for intake any day. I mean your paying what you get. The more you pay the better intake you get. The less you pay well you know the answer to that.
not true at all. V2 aside, AEM's originally CAI was just copied by other companies and sold cheaper. The price of intakes these days if fucking retarded, but they know people are stupid enough to pay that much for them.
I had a generic setup that I built off of a civic intake and then bought a generic down piece and it was just as good as the others i've tried.
11-04-2004, 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by shineynitelite
someone should record (video) of their car revvvving or just taking off from a stop i will do so but i have to figure out a way to post it... i will do it just for the sake of someone wanting to hear a cheapy intake
here is a quick vid, right click save as so you don't kill my bandwith. I'll host it for a little bit
http://www.reflections-detailing.net...a/outfront.mov
11-04-2004, 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by shineynitelite
yeah get that v2 recording... take off from like 10 mph with your windows down... then we can compare/contrast
v2 doesn't sound any different then the old school CAI's
11-04-2004, 12:21 PM
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i have a cheapy tube with an open top k&n filter.. i love it i shot that video too.. finally someone that thinks that the other thing to buy is a v2.. fawking right sweet clip.. got traction? what are your mods
11-04-2004, 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by DivineCL
Where and how much did you pay for you INJEN intake?
I saw an INJEN intake going for 127.00 at nopi.com, but it's for a
98' V6 Accord. Do you think it will fit my 98' 3.0?
I saw an INJEN intake going for 127.00 at nopi.com, but it's for a
98' V6 Accord. Do you think it will fit my 98' 3.0?
11-05-2004, 11:16 PM
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Originally Posted by cl-baller201
how does ur injen sound?
does it sound more aggresive than AEM COLD air intke.
does it sound more aggresive than AEM COLD air intke.
11-06-2004, 01:30 AM
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Originally Posted by sumdumguy
I think so. I think mine sounds like the incredible hulk takin a huge crap
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