AEM CAI Installed over the weekend (3G Garage Ref#B-028)
03-03-2005, 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by 3PUTT
this shop by my house charges $100 for 3 runs.
they also offer dyno tuning for $350.
they also offer dyno tuning for $350.
03-03-2005, 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by subinf
I dont know if the TL would be able to handle that type of power increase. Also, comptech is only expecting a measly 50-60hp gain (sarcasm present). They did mention some big increases, but a whole second of the 0-60 seems tough.
I have a friend who supercharged his A4 3.0 (yeah he should of got the 1.8t) and it was amazing. It sounded like a jet engine, but after maybe a year if that the car just died on him.
Traction though would seriously be an issue though...there's a reason sports cars are RWD.
As for the AEM CAI there's no doubt I'll be getting one...it's just a matter of which color.
03-03-2005, 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by bklynpanman
yes you should disconnect the battery for an hour.. then run it at idle for 15 minutes.. Do this if you don't want your check engine light to come on.
03-03-2005, 01:44 PM
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alil late in the thread but I have to say the AEM CAI is a great product. I would say most people get it for visual enhancement and the well noted CAI sound 
As far as performance numbers, dont expect to get anything past a 1-4whp gain.
I had my share of bolt ons on my ex-5gen prelude.
As far as performance numbers, dont expect to get anything past a 1-4whp gain.
I had my share of bolt ons on my ex-5gen prelude.
03-03-2005, 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by 3PUTT
yes...have you done dynos there? i was planning on setting an appointment.
03-03-2005, 04:59 PM
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Main Event. I see you didn't plug in the harness to the other outlet on the intake.. Where the it is capped. Do you know why you didn't do this? I'm having mine done as i type this.. same color.. Looks hot!!! what kind of paint did you use for the Writing on the engine.
03-03-2005, 05:03 PM
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sorry, i messed up on the posting earlier, the image came out to be too large,
try this again
Comptech catback without resonator, though you cannot see it..sorry
try this again
Comptech catback without resonator, though you cannot see it..sorry
03-03-2005, 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted by TheOne305
Nice write up but i have a question that no one seemed to asked.When u finished the install on the intake did ya reset the ECU or did ya forget.What i understand is if ya dont reset it takes time for the ECU to adjust to the new airflow and takes longer to get the full potential out of the intake.Reset the ECU and it adjusts alot faster because its learning from based reference not a learned reference point if ya no what i mean.
03-03-2005, 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by bklynpanman
Main Event. I see you didn't plug in the harness to the other outlet on the intake.. Where the it is capped. Do you know why you didn't do this? I'm having mine done as i type this.. same color.. Looks hot!!! what kind of paint did you use for the Writing on the engine.
03-03-2005, 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by t-dogg
thanks for putting up the long-awaited aem cai review. sounds like a decent product, a sound clip would be awesome 
03-03-2005, 07:54 PM
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cadesigns, is it true that if you add a CAI that you have to be extra cautious of driving through puddles or standing water on the road? I told someone that I had been considering it and i got a "woooooah, you don't want to do that unless you water in your engine" Not that i target puddles but am i substantially increasing my chances of that by adding a CAI?
03-03-2005, 08:37 PM
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Had the AEM intake installed today.. Took my friend a little over an hour.. He's really good.. Sounds great. no whistling..
I smell something coming from the engine bay.. smells like it did when I first got the car 8 months ago.. hmmm anybody know? maybe the filter ?
I smell something coming from the engine bay.. smells like it did when I first got the car 8 months ago.. hmmm anybody know? maybe the filter ?
03-03-2005, 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by TheMainEvEnt
sorry, i messed up on the posting earlier, the image came out to be too large,
try this again
try this again
and nice exhaust
03-04-2005, 12:24 AM
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Mainevet - how do you like the sound? Is it distinct and noticably louder than stock (hoping that it is)? Can you feel and perf difference?
Was the install easy; did you pay, if so, how much $?
Was the install easy; did you pay, if so, how much $?
03-04-2005, 05:37 AM
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Lokius : The red paint was done by my brother, it was an ok job and I didn't care much for it. He offered to do it and it turned out to be ok enough for me. It's not something you can visually see everyday hehe
Dr. Murdock: With the 6MT, you can hear the exhaust on every shift..it's great addition to a car. However, a friend of mine suggested to remove the resonator and install a straight pipe into it... as it turned out, the sound is extremely loud .. people will know when you come up next to them.. I guess I like it, but then over growls the Air Intake sound as I can barely hear it or not at all.
With the modification, the car is slightly faster
Dr. Murdock: With the 6MT, you can hear the exhaust on every shift..it's great addition to a car. However, a friend of mine suggested to remove the resonator and install a straight pipe into it... as it turned out, the sound is extremely loud .. people will know when you come up next to them.. I guess I like it, but then over growls the Air Intake sound as I can barely hear it or not at all.
With the modification, the car is slightly faster
03-14-2005, 12:34 AM
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my friend has a 350Z and when he installed his intake his service engine light came on and will not go out. Are their any problems with the TL when the intake is installed. I do not want the maintenance minder to always have a message display. Any feedback would be helpful.
03-14-2005, 12:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Spider0079
my friend has a 350Z and when he installed his intake his service engine light came on and will not go out. Are their any problems with the TL when the intake is installed. I do not want the maintenance minder to always have a message display. Any feedback would be helpful.
03-18-2005, 10:09 AM
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WHat's up with this?
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03-18-2005, 10:12 AM
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Originally Posted by cadesigns02
I have a 6spd, but the kit fits both as far as I know. I got it for wholesale price so it was pretty cheap...
03-18-2005, 05:31 PM
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Originally Posted by AcuraTL2k4
I bought my intake from him. He answered all my questions and shipping was fast.
03-19-2005, 08:44 PM
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Yooohoooo Just installed my intake today... WHAT A beautiful thing! 
I thought My civic Si sounded good... The sound is very throaty... this think should come stock so everyone can feel.... I love this car even more now... maybe tonite i'll sleep in it
For all my boys in the tuner import scene... this is a must
I thought My civic Si sounded good... The sound is very throaty... this think should come stock so everyone can feel.... I love this car even more now... maybe tonite i'll sleep in it
For all my boys in the tuner import scene... this is a must
03-19-2005, 09:12 PM
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anyone knows if AEM will come out wiht the AEM V2 for the TL?
I've had a RSX-S and 03 Accord V6 and i bought AEm intakes for both cars
for the RSX i had the SRI then V1 then the V2 and then Injen CAI, the AEM V1 had the most gains
for the accordV6 i had the AEM V2 CAI and the sound was great, sounded just like a G35 coupe and the pipe was FAT!, big ass intake
so if AEM came out with a V2 it might be sick!!
anyway, no need to reset anything when installing the intake, you dont even have to unplug the battery, no reason too if you install the intake by taking off the bumper which makes it a much easier intake if you know how to remove the bumper ( 5 min job ) , so just install the intake, its a peice a cake and common sense, dont need instructions, AEMs instructions are for newbies so they tell you to do this and that to make sure everything works
GL with everyones install
BTW, HELLOOOO mainevent
I've had a RSX-S and 03 Accord V6 and i bought AEm intakes for both cars
for the RSX i had the SRI then V1 then the V2 and then Injen CAI, the AEM V1 had the most gains
for the accordV6 i had the AEM V2 CAI and the sound was great, sounded just like a G35 coupe and the pipe was FAT!, big ass intake
so if AEM came out with a V2 it might be sick!!
anyway, no need to reset anything when installing the intake, you dont even have to unplug the battery, no reason too if you install the intake by taking off the bumper which makes it a much easier intake if you know how to remove the bumper ( 5 min job ) , so just install the intake, its a peice a cake and common sense, dont need instructions, AEMs instructions are for newbies so they tell you to do this and that to make sure everything works
GL with everyones install
BTW, HELLOOOO mainevent
03-26-2005, 07:59 PM
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sounds are great... but are there any real gains? or does it at least feel faster cuz i ll take that he he he...awww..ok i m convinced getting my done on monday.
03-29-2005, 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by TheMainEvEnt
Lokius : The red paint was done by my brother, it was an ok job and I didn't care much for it. He offered to do it and it turned out to be ok enough for me. It's not something you can visually see everyday hehe
Dr. Murdock: With the 6MT, you can hear the exhaust on every shift..it's great addition to a car. However, a friend of mine suggested to remove the resonator and install a straight pipe into it... as it turned out, the sound is extremely loud .. people will know when you come up next to them.. I guess I like it, but then over growls the Air Intake sound as I can barely hear it or not at all.
With the modification, the car is slightly faster
Dr. Murdock: With the 6MT, you can hear the exhaust on every shift..it's great addition to a car. However, a friend of mine suggested to remove the resonator and install a straight pipe into it... as it turned out, the sound is extremely loud .. people will know when you come up next to them.. I guess I like it, but then over growls the Air Intake sound as I can barely hear it or not at all.
With the modification, the car is slightly faster
Who's the girl in your Avitar? She makes me feel funny...
03-29-2005, 08:16 PM
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I installed a AEM CAI on my 2k Si, an Injen CAI on my 2002 RSX-S, another Injen CAI on my wife's 2003 Element and after I sold each vehicle I sold them for about $100 each, so when I bought this TL I promised my wife I wouldn't do any mods and you guys are making me think I may have to break the promise ....grr
But all kidding aside, the reason behind me doind these mods wasn't so much for the HP increase ( I think we relate greater noise = more HP) but really if you want to see any difference it will be in the gas milage increase, at least in all my vehicles I saw a 2 to 3 mpg increase on an average, and now with gas prices going up....it may be a good excuse to break my promise....
Now this will happen after you stop redlining every shift, and that may take a month or two because if the sound is anything like wheat I was used to....well I need say no more...
Sorry but not to bad mouth a SITE SPONSOR...but has anyone considered one of those Turbonators??...just asking...personally I will keep my opinion to myself...
But all kidding aside, the reason behind me doind these mods wasn't so much for the HP increase ( I think we relate greater noise = more HP) but really if you want to see any difference it will be in the gas milage increase, at least in all my vehicles I saw a 2 to 3 mpg increase on an average, and now with gas prices going up....it may be a good excuse to break my promise....
Now this will happen after you stop redlining every shift, and that may take a month or two because if the sound is anything like wheat I was used to....well I need say no more...
Sorry but not to bad mouth a SITE SPONSOR...but has anyone considered one of those Turbonators??...just asking...personally I will keep my opinion to myself...
03-30-2005, 08:24 AM
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HEY FOLKS!!! .. just got my polished .. AEM INTAKE Looking at the instructions .. seems a little involved .. those of u who did it ... how long did it take ... this might be worth paying to get installed? .. removing wheel, battery, coolant fluid... = 3 or more hours ?
Looking at the instructions .. seems a little involved .. those of u who did it ... how long did it take ... this might be worth paying to get installed? .. removing wheel, battery, coolant fluid... = 3 or more hours ?
03-31-2005, 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by xboylive
HEY FOLKS!!! .. just got my polished .. AEM INTAKE Looking at the instructions .. seems a little involved .. those of u who did it ... how long did it take ... this might be worth paying to get installed? .. removing wheel, battery, coolant fluid... = 3 or more hours ?
Looking at the instructions .. seems a little involved .. those of u who did it ... how long did it take ... this might be worth paying to get installed? .. removing wheel, battery, coolant fluid... = 3 or more hours ?For a first time it should take about 3 hours. For me, the hardest part was getting the rubber wheel liner off and back on. I strongly suggest keeping track (via rough sketches and markings on the liner) of where all those little plastic rivets go. There seems to be two different sizes and obviously the small ones fit in the large holes but not vice versa.
I also agree that the instructions were excellent especially because of the pictures. However, it take some time to figure out exactly what angle some of the pictures were taken at. One tricky bit was the second bolt on the resonator. It's the one towards the front of the car. You really have to work by feel more than by sight getting that bolt off.
I considered having this done at a shop, but I personally get more satisfaction out of a mod if I do it myself. If you're still not sure, you might hire someone to just be with you and provide guidance along the way.
03-31-2005, 02:36 PM
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MAIN EVENTS CAI LOOKS TIGHT! I wanted to hold off on ordering mine until they get the V2 for the 3d Generation TL but. I couldn't resist it... So I ordered it. I will be able to put my opinions down as soon as I get it installed.
03-31-2005, 08:30 PM
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HEY THANKS!! ... just have to keep my wife from buggin me .. I'll send her to get hair/nails done ..buy some more free time .. lol ... thanks for the hints .... I'll use the digital camera .. prob be next weekend before I am done .. playoff time in NC ...... I'll post some pics when done of the ride updated ..same 19s, but a few additions (2) 12s in trunk ,tint, and 9in flip down from the ceiling ... & of course the intake ... as for the ole pics I posted .... I removed the mud flaps a long time ago .. thanks for the input