AEM V2 vs. All Others
07-09-2007, 06:06 PM
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AEM V2 vs. All Others
This goes out to all the Tl-p owners. Im looking into getting a CAI this weekend and you guys always seem to help me with your experiences with aftermarket parts. I've been looking at the AEM V2 which seems to be the best possible choice but its cost 80 more bucks than most others. So what do you think? And if you have a V2 do you think that it was worth the extra money? Any comments welcome.
07-09-2007, 06:45 PM
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Personally, I went with a custom 2 piece intake. I really don't see the point in paying brand name prices for basically a metal tube with a filter on the end. I know they did a lot of R&D to get it just right, but I think you could make one or get a exhaust shop to make you one for a lot cheaper. Just use a good filter and make sure everything is air tight.
07-09-2007, 06:54 PM
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I love my v2, the sound is amazing. I bought it used for a good price so it was a no brainer for me, but i wouldn't pay the price new. Look around for a used one first.
07-09-2007, 07:00 PM
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The only other intake I would consider buying would be an Icebox. I actually really debated between the two. But went with the V2 for the deeper growl and better looks. Bought it from Excelerate w/ some Comptech exhaust... Don't cheap out on $80. I generally don't buy used things, especially for a car, I'd pay for new just for the piece of mind. But an intake is simple enough, so long as you have all the parts and they aren't cracked. Get yourself a new filter. Nice K&N would suffice.
The only other intake I would consider buying would be an Icebox. I actually really debated between the two. But went with the V2 for the deeper growl and better looks. Bought it from Excelerate w/ some Comptech exhaust... Don't cheap out on $80. I generally don't buy used things, especially for a car, I'd pay for new just for the piece of mind. But an intake is simple enough, so long as you have all the parts and they aren't cracked. Get yourself a new filter. Nice K&N would suffice.
07-09-2007, 07:14 PM
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^^^ I'm on the bandwagon with this one, I bought mine brand new for $150 (luckily on craiglist), I love it, its a bit noisy with the windows down and stereo off and while idling, but I got used to it after using it for about 2 weeks.
If I were you in this situation, I wouldn't mind paying $80 for something that was made exculsively for the TL-Ps, where type-s owners cant have a chance to own and use the V2 on their cars.
If I were you in this situation, I wouldn't mind paying $80 for something that was made exculsively for the TL-Ps, where type-s owners cant have a chance to own and use the V2 on their cars.
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Originally Posted by VoLLy_1llusioNz
^^^ I'm on the bandwagon with this one, I bought mine brand new for $150 (luckily on craiglist), I love it, its a bit noisy with the windows down and stereo off and while idling, but I got used to it after using it for about 2 weeks.
If I were you in this situation, I wouldn't mind paying $80 for something that was made exculsively for the TL-Ps, where type-s owners cant have a chance to own and use the V2 on their cars.
If I were you in this situation, I wouldn't mind paying $80 for something that was made exculsively for the TL-Ps, where type-s owners cant have a chance to own and use the V2 on their cars.
07-10-2007, 12:23 AM
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Injen? I thought they're CAI was only for the Type-S. Am I mistaken?
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haha good pic and good name but mines cooler 
07-10-2007, 02:25 AM
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Originally Posted by adamlee05
ROFL I thought he was you and that you had just made a negative avatar. LOL, wow...
07-10-2007, 08:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Excelerate
The AEM V2 makes the most hp for the TL-P.
If you need one PM me.
If you need one PM me.
i hear the V2 also has the best sound out of all the intakes because of the 2 different size chambers
07-10-2007, 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by orgnlprankster7
whats the price on that?
i hear the V2 also has the best sound out of all the intakes because of the 2 different size chambers
i hear the V2 also has the best sound out of all the intakes because of the 2 different size chambers
07-10-2007, 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by BlackuraTL
haha good pic and good name but mines cooler
07-19-2007, 08:02 AM
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Originally Posted by BLack Acura
Put the V2 in today took about 1hr. And the thing freakin sounds sick. So go out and get it.
07-19-2007, 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by orgnlprankster7
where did you get yours? im gonna pick one up from excelerate on monday, cant wait!
07-25-2007, 08:41 PM
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i bouht one from exelerate and it should be here tomorow. I CANT WAIT! what are the gains on a V2 number wise? i havent found an exsact number, and i tried searching but since AEM is 3 letters i cant search it 
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Originally Posted by HockeyMan0920
I love my v2, the sound is amazing. I bought it used for a good price so it was a no brainer for me, but i wouldn't pay the price new. Look around for a used one first.
I have to say the day I took it off I could definitely tell the difference in the lack of power when the engine really got high in the RPMs. now I know an intake wont make a night and day difference but I could tell just as much of a difference when I added the V2 as to when I put the headers on...so in my book the V2 is the way to go
07-25-2007, 09:05 PM
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i was just looking at some dyno charts and a 2003 accord v6 A/T gained 18.7HP and 15.1 ft-lbs @6500rpms
and a 98 accord v6 A/T made 9.7HP and 10.1 ft-lbs @5000rpms
i guess its safe to asume the same type of gains because the accord is so simliar
and a 98 accord v6 A/T made 9.7HP and 10.1 ft-lbs @5000rpms
i guess its safe to asume the same type of gains because the accord is so simliar
07-27-2007, 07:49 PM
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so besides from sounding nice, does it noticeably different?
07-28-2007, 12:47 AM
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I read that it wasn't that big of a difference from V2 compared to the rest. I noticed a decent difference from the V2 from stock, but it wasn't like super significant, so I really doubt you'll be able to notice the difference between other intakes. V2 makes great noise, and if you can wait it out try buying one used off the private sales. I got it nearly half price: $165 shipped used ftw.
07-30-2007, 05:57 PM
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sounds good
I put mine in last night. It sounds great at around 4k rpms. Haven't noticed a difference yet, but I can't go faster than 30 mph on base. I'll see tomorrow when i take the 2 hour drive home!
07-31-2007, 11:34 PM
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i got mine today, sounds AWSOME, not as loud as my short ram but a lot deeper and smoother, i do have a semi loud hum at idle that i did not have with my short ram.
has anyone tried the "optional power adder" where you move the IAT sensor to spot on the intake before the TB? and i defnilty feel a diference over my short ram, i was never able to spin the wheels when i stop it from a start expesive but worth it IMO
has anyone tried the "optional power adder" where you move the IAT sensor to spot on the intake before the TB? and i defnilty feel a diference over my short ram, i was never able to spin the wheels when i stop it from a start
expesive but worth it IMO
08-02-2007, 01:32 AM
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hey do u guys know if a aem cai would fit the 03 tl-s with fog lights because all the tls have fog lights but it seems all parts say without oem fog lights can someone clerify thank you
08-02-2007, 04:55 PM
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im going with Comptech Icebox. High Gains, And there is sound only at high RPMs which i like. I dont want a 4 door sedan sounds like a race car. (just my opinion) So thats my reason to go with Comptech Icebox.
I would also recommend that as an intake and our vendor who sells it (Accellerator)
I would also recommend that as an intake and our vendor who sells it (Accellerator)
08-04-2007, 01:31 AM
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hey i was wondering im trying buy a cai for 03 tl-s but cant decide which is better the aem cai or the injen cai i was wondering if someone can tell me which is the better one thank you
08-06-2007, 08:48 AM
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Originally Posted by BLack Acura
This goes out to all the Tl-p owners. Im looking into getting a CAI this weekend and you guys always seem to help me with your experiences with aftermarket parts. I've been looking at the AEM V2 which seems to be the best possible choice but its cost 80 more bucks than most others. So what do you think? And if you have a V2 do you think that it was worth the extra money? Any comments welcome.
08-09-2007, 11:01 AM
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does anyone else have a rediculously loud hum at idle with the v2? it goes away with a tiny bit of throttle but its anoyingly loud and if im coasting in my neighborhood i can hear it to, my shortram never did it. everything is on nice and tight so im not sure what it is
05-19-2008, 06:48 PM
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An intake is an intake. all it is is a pipe with a filter like KSuchdeve said. As long as you have a AEM dryflow or a K&N and the piping for your intake is the same size or bigger than the TB than it should be just as good as a Name brand. The V2 gets bigger when it bends but that doesnt matter when your TB is only so big. so what the point of the bigger pipe? Sound and Looks. F*** spending 350 on an Intake. why spend So much money on a piece of aluminum.
And to another point, my theory is that the Comptech works better as a CAI because Metal intakes get as hot as your engine bay because your TB and IM are connected to your engine block Metal-Metal absorbing all the heat so the Intake gets Hot and your engine just sucks hot air once warmed up. Metal would work best if you use Thermoblock spacers because they are not aluminum so your IM and TB wont absorb as much heat so your CAI wont get as hot and would work to its full potential sucking up cold air and maximizing HP. Comptechs is Plastic solving this problem, but the IceBox is so ugly. So I say just go on ebay and Buy a 50 dollar CAI and get a AEM Dryflow and buy a Underdrive Pully with the extra cash you saved. and enjoy the new feel of your car.
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And to another point, my theory is that the Comptech works better as a CAI because Metal intakes get as hot as your engine bay because your TB and IM are connected to your engine block Metal-Metal absorbing all the heat so the Intake gets Hot and your engine just sucks hot air once warmed up. Metal would work best if you use Thermoblock spacers because they are not aluminum so your IM and TB wont absorb as much heat so your CAI wont get as hot and would work to its full potential sucking up cold air and maximizing HP. Comptechs is Plastic solving this problem, but the IceBox is so ugly. So I say just go on ebay and Buy a 50 dollar CAI and get a AEM Dryflow and buy a Underdrive Pully with the extra cash you saved. and enjoy the new feel of your car.
- Brandon
05-20-2008, 01:08 AM
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station, your going around reviving year old threads lol i guess i'll join in
I got my V2 off the black market used for 125 shipped i'd say shop around and be patient cuz 300 is way to much to pay for it, its probably the only part i'd buy used for the car since it is only a metal pipe, but it does sound great and that hum is just normal i guess since it happens with mine to. i dont really mind though, if you've got the radio on u shouldnt be able to hear it
I got my V2 off the black market used for 125 shipped
i'd say shop around and be patient cuz 300 is way to much to pay for it, its probably the only part i'd buy used for the car since it is only a metal pipe, but it does sound great and that hum is just normal i guess since it happens with mine to. i dont really mind though, if you've got the radio on u shouldnt be able to hear it