Hey guys. I tried to be patient and just search for my answer, but the search thing isnt working? I just have a question. If anyone has the AEM v2 CAI, I was just wondering if you could let me know how you like it and if it is definitely worth getting it over the v1? Added horsepower? I am really looking in to getting it but want to hear some reviews first. Thanks a lot...

 

use Google to search for now. Just add Acurazine to whatever you are searching for and it will give you the link to the thread..

 

dont think it gives u more power over the V1 but they prob updated the mounting point and because it has a bigger lower intake section the VTEC noise is "bigger"

 

Didn't you just weld igor's V2?

 

nope its v1

 

i havent seen a V2 in play or upfront to analyze the weld....but im assuming they did a better job on the V2 than the V1....but then again who really knows.

 

had it in for about a week and luv it! you should get it

 

There have been no back to back dynos on the same car for this application but the V2 should make more power than the regular CAI.

 

I HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND GETTING THE V2. I have it on my car as well as a couple other guys in San Diego and we love it. It's a little bit of a pain in the ass to install but it was worth it.

 

Oh okay, thanks a lot

 

thanks for all the info so far guys

 

what kind of maintenance does this intake require? How do you access the filter to clean/change it and do you take out the stock filter once you install this system? I am really curious about this but wonder about the maintenance and reliability. thanks,.

 

To clean/oil the element, I'm assuming that you just unclamp the whole assembly from the TB, then remove the element?

 

Just remove the filter and then clean it. You can either turn your wheel take off a couple screws where your inner wheel finder is and inscrew it from there. Takes about half a day to clean really good.

 

i think i will stick with stock air intake for now. thanks.

 

HAHA it does become a pain once in a while but it sounds a lot better and helps performance wise.Installing a CAI is the biggest pain in the butt compared to cleaning it.

 

I beg the differ....

https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-performance-parts-modifications-112/b-031-my-aem-v2-upgrade-692443/

 

My concern is sacrificing reliability of the car. I plan on keeping this car a long time and handing it over to my daughter when she is old enough to drive. I spoke to my Acura mechanic and he said he could install this for me no problem but cautions against these mods as they usually come at a price - reliability and durability.

To me its not worth the 10hp gain if it means I may need to service the car more often and replace parts.

I'd love to do this mod and the UR pulley but again fear the negative consequences not to mention voiding the warranty.

 

No CAI for me...I'm not risking an engine freeze up. Plus, the clean-up time is not worth it to me.

 

All I can say is that I've had a CAI on my car for two years.....been through all 4 seasons. Rain or shine; had no issues what so ever. I've cleaned the filter twice. Also switched from one CAI to another. I will never go back. It's not as serious as people think. If you really look at what surrounds the filter in the TL fender; it has more coverage than needed. Unless you live in an area prone to floods, it's impossible to hydrolock your engine. My .

 

:sigh:

There is a possibility of hydrolocking your engine on the STOCK INTAKE!

Seriously, it takes about 10 minutes MAX to take the filter out. Do it at every oil change. Not that hard. Definitely worth it, makes the car sound ALOT better.

Once you realize your TL is 6" off the ground, not 6' you will be fine...In other words, don't try and play oregon trail

 

i upgraded from v1 to v2 and it does give little more low end torque

 

The V2 on my 06 manual makes it sound like a REAL BEAST. WOW.

DO IT. I was nervous, but just watch out for floods which you want to stay away from anyway.

 

^ AAAWyeah... that's what I'm talkin' about... where'd you get your V2 anyways? It's for the Accord right?

 

The V2 for 03-07 V6 Accords can fit on the 3G TL's. It's a PITA to get on. Once it is in place, it fits better than the V1 IMO.

 

^ Its not a pain, it took maybe 45 mins to install it, that includes taking the wheel well off, and the stock intake out

I hope you put the smaller part of the tube up through the hole, instead of trying to feed the intake down from the top of the engine

 

Let's just say it took a minute to figure that out...lol!

 

t0tal....i saw you post bro....but i still disagree.... I mean theres maybe more readily available air but its still a NA motor so its still sucking in the same amount of air as the V1. the upper pipe is the same as the v1.... i dunno, im looking at it from a physics point of view....maybe the more readily available air from the lower pipe and it helps in power...i dont really know....but from what i learned in school about intakes was dont do it til you're ready to mess with exhaust or internals or computer work or all 3.... the hondas do have a preset deviation for A/F.....so if theres more air coming in for some reason the A/F adjusts its self a little bit...but that will lead to earlier change in plugs and filters...etc. LoL we can all go on about this allllll day long.

 

OK...Tripin has a point here about doing this mod by itself as opposed to combining this mod with a J-pipe, exhausts and UR pulley. Is this mod, by itself, worth it or should you be prepared to do other performance mods to enhance the CAI?

From looking at your signatures, I see Greco and tOtalacura both have done extensive performance mods to compliment the CAI.

You could change my mind here.

 

oh yea def steven i agree ive seen their list I was just putting it out there for some basic knowledge.

 

I agree with you Tripn....you would have to have other mods to support it.

 

I think the concept of the v2 was to make the air more readily available since there is a bigger tube, so it won't really "bog" down.

But like you guys said, to get the maximum amount of gains you need to make your exhaust more free flowing.

You can add a v2 to a fully stock exhaust and you will barely notice any power difference, however you will hear the sound difference. You can force all the air you want into the engine, but if it cant get rid of it just as fast, its a waste

 

Just like food if you cant shit out all that you eat then its a waste eating it......

 

Wow anarchy....that's a....good.....analogy....I think. Anyway, if did make me laugh!

 

The car gets all the air it needs with or with out a CAI and regardless of which CAI.

The car can hold either 3.2L or 3.5L of air at about 1 atm. That's it. There is no "ram" effect or other hogwash if you're NA. If you've got forced induction, you get some mass increase from compression.

Plenty of air for the car, where ever you go. Look around ... air everywhere. Crawl up in the car, down by the wheel well ..... full of Fk'g air. Always. CAI CANNOT run out of air anymore than you can. And the CAI CANNOT bring in more air than the engine asks for (3.2L or 3.5L) - think vacuum pump.

Cool air is the key. Cool air has more O2 molecules per Litre. The IAT calculates the number of O2 molecules based on 3.2L (or 3.5L) of air at temp x. Then adds or removes fuel accordingly to get a full burn. O2 sensors out the back check the burn and if O2 remains, adds more fuel.

Tube size? Going from a large tube to a small tube increases velocity. Increased air velocity MAY increase cooling or limit heat absorbtion from the pipe, but faster air is NOT more air.

But fast air in a small pipe will for SURE make more noise.

 

Just for reference:

The AEM V2 utilizes a dual chamber (using two different diameters and lengths of piping) that creates multiple frequency sound waves to produce the largest area under the curve of any intake system on the market. These sound waves help charge the cylinders with more air throughout the entire rpm range and are what enables the V2 to outperform even our own Cold Air systems.

AEM's V2 is designed to manipulate the flow of air.

 

It seems like doing this mod required exhaust and other mods to take full effect. The issue there is now the car will be a lot louder. If I wanted a boy racer, I'd get a WRX. I just don't want this car being louder especially with my wife and kids in it.

I think the UR pulley makes the most sense as from what I gather it doesn't have any side effects, and lets the engine idle more smoothly while also bringing almost 10 more HP to the wheels. I may do this when my warranty expires on my car.

 

Well I haven't really seen anybody talk about the K&N CAI. Thats what I have and well I got it for the way you can short ram it or drop it down in the fender. It comes with a massive filter and a dry flow bag that sits right behind the scoop in the grill. But it did rain like crazy while I was out one day and BAM!, hydralocked the motor. Insurance paid for a 30,000 mile motor even thou I had the CAI. I put the short ram on it for awhile but went back to the bottom the other day. Checking the weather is a must for me now. I got a 4 Runner if it rains again.

 

damn dude, your engine actually hydralocked? thats crazy, your the first person i heard of whos engine that happened too. How deep was the puddle that you hit?

 

I live in Florida too, lots of rain here. You just sold me on NEVER doing this mod.