azn5ucka86

I'm definitely going to get an intake, but don't know where to start with it. Which intake model does the 3.0 engine use? I'm looking to get either the AEM CAI or AEM CAI V2 (what's the difference?). Anyone know a good spot to buy from? What's a good price to buy it for? Will I "really" need a bypass valve? And also, if it's not too much trouble, could ya post pics if you got some? Thanks, sorry for the burst of questions

blo2ck

Intake is all the same shit. It's just hollow 3" piping with an air filter on the end. Name brands charge lie 300 and the only difference is that it comes with a sticker that says aem or injen. They have some pretty nice intakes on ebay for really low prices. I'd just get one of those. Only bad part is that they don't have a carb legal sticker.

JLai

dajuice27

Sucks being in Cali!!

Nakayama intake - $35 plus shipping on Ebay. no CARB Sticker needed here in DC.

Acura3.0CL

I got on ebay, i knew i wanted a CAI so i started looking for some...i found a CAI from a guy called CosmoRacing (on ebay) and i got the CAI for $100 + a pypass valve for $50....my works fine and i love it! Im going to put a K&N filter on it later....but yea, as far as what Blo2ck said...hes right...save some $ and get somethin easy

azn5ucka86

i think i might go with the AEM CAI, comes with a k&n filter already on it, the price is 200 out the door

tw1112

i have an aem cai on my 3.0 and live in cali. Didn't have a problem passing smog, and the guy didn't even bother looking at the sticker....he said if it passes it passes, if not then we go again.

azn5ucka86

alright cool, hey does anyone have picks of their intake install?
what color is best for a black car?

JR Ruiz

I have the AEI short ram, was a little concerned going with the CAI....due to some horror stories I have seen. Got the AEI for 94-97 V6 just needed to drill one small hole to mount the bushing and it works fine....love the sound you get with the shorty...go to http://members.cardomain.com/jayrr you will see a pic of it.

JLai

AEM CAI is the only way to go. You get what you pay for.

dustbuster4

How much more power is the AEM over a generic?

JLai

That depends on filter the generic uses. Don't think anyone actually dynoed.

AEM:
1) Carb Legal
2) K&N filter
3) Maximized power...I guarantee you they did more research than generics
4) Looks better

I had a generic before. I jimmy rigged that shit up. My butt dyno didn't notice a big difference when I switched to AEM. But for one thing, I was no longer ashamed to open my engine bay up for people to see.

dustbuster4

True on the looks.

I 've never believed that there's a dramatic difference between tube designs. Realistically, what's 1-3 HP really bring you in a race or at the track. A head wind can eliminate any HP gains made when you're looking at less than a 5 HP from a mod.

I'm not too proud of my generic CAI's looks, but it certainly has performed as intended. A K&N filter can improve any generic's performance.

I'm going to get an AEM when I get the nitrous work done. I won't need the nozzle hole that's in my current CAI.

I'm gonna get the AEM because it looks better (I want the one-piece look).

Acura3.0CL

Like I Said, Mine i got off ebay...Cosmo Racing...

Check It Out! Pict # CL10

http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/carroll98...3.0+CL&.view=t

Bluesman

I have heard AEM bypass valve is BS. Any Comments?

Acura3.0CL

Yea, i heard the same....although i didnt know about the BS when i got mine, but also,i'd rather be safer then sorry. ANyway, from what i heard, it is BS because how they had the demenstration setup, the cone was in a fishtank and the bypass valve outside the water, they showed no water getting sucked up but thats because air wasnt trying to be sucked up from the cone like ours would be when their under water...i donno..but then again, that kinda dosnt make sence and they seem right, in someway the bypass valve dosnt seem like BS...i donno...ive heard both yes and no...

ding069

How come nobody metioned the Injen?? Injen has more hp gains for about the same price. Does anyone know if the injen cai for the v6 98+ accord fits on the 3.0's? I know the shortty does. I have been looking at various dyno charts on aem vs injen and on the new RSX, the injen adds more hp throughout almost the entire powerband, and at its peak it adds 9 hp over the aem! Who said every intake is created equal at the begining of the thread???
http://performance.clubrsx.com/intak...AIvsINJEN3.jpg

dustbuster4

The Injen duno run was 8 degree cooler (outside air temp) than the AEM. You gotta wonder how much influence that had on the results.

I've had moderate ET differences on the track, simply due to cooler temps.

blo2ck

How different can 3" hollow piping be? none!

I think it pretty much comes down to the air filter, which arent much different either.

melo72

I have the Weapon R Dragon intake - short Pipe. I like the sound of it best, but you do get a good boost. I pick this one because of the Chrome pipe, rather than the colors you get with the other brands. I just checked there site and it looks like they don't have the same one I have anymore, but they do have these....

http://www.dragonintakes.com/shop/de...th/184_243_345

You can see mine here

azn5ucka86

does AEM make a chromed one?

dustbuster4

I think they refer to it as polished. No chrome, but polished aluminum.

97AcuraCL

whats the best color to get on a black car? I want teh polished; but i heard its hard to clean. If you want polished go with the Injen it ony comes in chrome if i remember right

azn5ucka86

yea i don't have any injen mods and don't want a sore thumb in the injen bay, i was thinking maybe the red one or the polished one, but i want one that is CARB legal

Bluesman

I heard the injen bypass was better but more expensive. Something about a butterfly falesafe valve.

azn5ucka86

ooo, but the injen isn't carb legal tho right?

JLai

Yes it is.

Jamz

Who sells the Injen bypass? All I've seen so far is the AEM.

azn5ucka86

thats what i've been hearing too