Well Al you know I had to follow your lead! I got a great deal on a V2 CAI, so what the hell! I had to buy a fresh filter, but that's a good thing. The install wasn't that bad. I did hammer the ledge where the intake would touch for clearance. Other than that it was easy. It did take me a couple of hours, because I was taking my sweet time. I jacked the front left, took off the wheel for room to work, take out the V1, and slap that baby on there! I did have to move the sensor back to the TB, but didn't make a difference.

Now for the test run. I had to take the battery out for the install, so that took care of resetting the ECU. At idle didn't sound any different from the V1. Same as the rev. I took it for a drive and wow! At first I couldn't tell the difference. After driving for a while, the difference started to shine through! I got a bump in low and mid range power! No lie, it was very noticable! The throttle response was great! I didn't get a chance to take it on the highway, but I'm pretty sure there won't be a difference there. I was satisfied with the results so far anyway!

Well that's my take on this upgrade. V2 made a believer out of me! And it looks better too! Like Al said; if you can get one for cheap, do it! I did it and very happy with it!

 

from what ive heard is it true that a v2 as opposed to a v1, lessens the chance of hydrolocking due to a piping difference?

I was on aem's website and a v2 isnt applicable to an 05 6mt, is it for a different application that I should look for?

 

Don't know about the hydrolocking thing, but you would have to do a slight modification to make it fit. Like I said, I had to do some hammering for clearance.

 

yeah I read that, so which application is the one you purchased supposedly for

 

It's the one for the 03-07 Honda Accord V6. Here is a link to the part # and a general represntation of what the intake looks like:

http://store.excelerateperformance.c...c/i-47067.aspx

If you do happen to need one put in Promo Code AZ AEM to get an extra discount.

 

appreciate it.

 

Good review!

Where did you buy the V2? Went at AEM's website and saw nothing about the V2...just bought and '04 TL MT, i want one!

Thanks...

 

I got mine used, but it's for the 03-07 accord V6. Just search the AEM site for that car and you should find it.

BTW, nice tranny choice!

 

post #5

 

My bad!

 

Oh so you finally did it nice

2hours? Jesus old man

Kidding kidding

I did giftmonster's v1 install earlier today, took me half that, glad ur happy with the gains...

When are you going to dyno?

 

chiming in as well:

great intake overall, i had driven a 6mt TL with v1 CAI, and mine with the V2....the V1 gets loud only when vtec hits which is around 4500rpm while the V2 is really deep and throaty from 3000-4500rpm then roars when vtec kicks in.

overall, very happy as well! =] congrats to t0talacuratl

 

Ha ha! I'm not the great installer like you! I need to dyno because of the V2/EVO2 install. The weather couldn't get any better. If I have some time in the next couple of weeks, I'm there!

Thanks! I couldn't tell too much on the sound difference, because of my exhaust. I'm just happy because of the gains!

 

can u post some pics of the aem v2 pics installed ?? thanks

 

Can you post some pics of aem v2 installed...and also point out where the adjustments needs to be made..if using the 03-06 accord v6 aem v2 cai..thanks in advance

 

I'll post up some pics tonight.

 

how many hp u pushing with this?

 

With just the V2? Not a clue. Last time I dynoed at 248hp/225tq, but that was before the j-pipe, exhaust, and V2.

 

Intake gains are over rated, but I'd say all intakes show gains only on the first pull

 

As requested!

Out with the old.


In with the new! BTW, I painted it black. I think it looks better than the silver.


Installed!



This was taken behind the battery; there is the negative cable. I hammered the ledge that is to the rear of the intake pipe. I have a good 2 mm clearance.

 

^ nice work! but heard of engine degrease? jk. clean it up a bit, show 'em yours can look just as good as jptl04! lol

 

Define "cheap"

 

It looks like AEM isn't giving plugs for if you move the IAT sensor into the intake.

It looks like from the picture they just use a rubber plug where as mine came with a bolt to put into the TB. Someone on V-6-P said that their instructions also didn't say anything about the option of moving the sensor into the intake. WIERD?

 

well new it goes for damn near 300.... so cheap is $150ish

 

theres 2 version 2s... lol 1 has the prewelded bung the other doesnt but has a rubber plug total acura pm'd me because his didn't have the rubber plug so guess he either jbwelded it or put puddy in there

 

I wonder why would they make 2 versions. Mine didn't come with the welded bung just a rubber insert the bolt for the sensor went into.

Here's mine, you can see the bolt in the old IAT spot in the TB that AEM sent with the intake:

 

theres 2 version 2s... lol 1 has the prewelded bung the other doesnt but has a rubber plug total acura pm'd me because his didn't have the rubber plug so guess he either jbwelded it or put puddy in there

on the tl you cannot move the iat sensor because it doesn't reach

 

LAME!!!! LOL!

It looks like it would reach from total TL's pics, but you would know that it doesn't reach since you got a TL

 

Hey!!! So I've been slacking on dressing up my engine bay! I haven't had time to detail it lately alright?!

I bought mine used for $120. I did bought a new filter though. Didn't like the one that came with it.


Actually if mine could have reached to do the power adder, but did not come with the welded plug. I had to buy a rubber plug and jb weld from Home Depot like Al said. Doesn't matter to me either way.

 

where did you get the aem v2 i have 2006 tl AT, and i cant find it

 

Bought it from the Accord site.

 

I was doing the coolant bypass mod and jguerra pointed out that the sensor could reach if I just remove the electric wrap...

 

the accord and tl have the same intake setup?

 

Not exactly. According to AEM, the V2 is for the 03-07 accord V6. Not the TL's. But it can be done.

 

Yeah of course, that what I had to do to get mine to reach, just re-wrap the wires with electrical tape and you are all set.

I was wondering why you said they don't reach, glad this got cleared up...

 

I know this is an older thread, but it seems that the accord and the TL have a similar set up. I had an 03' Accord V6 coupe with an Injen RD CAI set up - I sold the Accord with the CAI - guess I should have taken the time to research first, cuz the exact same Injen Part # for the 03-07 V6 Accord is the one listed as fitting the 04-08 TL including the 07/08 Type S... So much for building Injen building a CAI from the "ground up" for the TL...

Mike

 

I think I'm losing it...I swear I saw that both the Accord V6 and TL I mentioned above used the same Injen Part # when researching CAI's (I may have relied on that eBeigh site too much) - now I'm turning up RD1675P for the Accord V6 and RD1482P for the TL inc. Type S... They both appear to use the same Injen filter X-1015-BR, but not the same Kit / Part number.

Since I don't see any eggs to the right, let's just say I'll take a well earned tomato...

Mike

 

ACTUALLY... your first post was in fact correct, I had a fujita intake which i bought of flebay which stated it was for the accord...

injen pretty much = fujita....

fujita MA-1006 (same for tl and accord) according to f5air.com
injen RD1482 (same for tl and accord) according to injen.com

 

all you do is get a 03 to 07 accord v2 it comes with a plug for the hole i have had mine on for about 5 months and you do get a big power gain. you will fill it to.best mode i ever did

 

I have been saying that the V2 was better. But it took this MAN "stillhere153" to get 'r' done"!
The V2 "IS" better. I know cuz I had one in my 2000 Integra. I tried all of the top brands.

Some lost HP. ----

Then I got the V2. Loved the sound. And the low - mid TQ boost! Yes, it's worth doing if you can "get a price"!

Maybe next time you'll listen to "the old fart"!