1fsthatch

Is it worth it to upgade from an AEM V1 to a AEM V2 ?

07 TL

I would like know also...

gilla_monster

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I hope not. Haha. Already have the V1.

NAiL05

IMO pointless unless you want sound.

1fsthatch

damn, i've had the V1 for almost a year i love the sound, Got some cash to spend and was considering this if it would be that much of an upgrade, Other the it looking cosemtically good.

AnthraciteAspec

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It is if you have a hole in the side of your V1 like my friend did haha

1fsthatch

no im not running a TBS it shouldn't break

AnthraciteAspec

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If it ain't broke don't fix it, spend the money on somethin else

1fsthatch

lol good words. I was just wondering if the performance gains r greater with the V2

NAiL05

Not enough to waste your money on.

j1n

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not worth the $ IMO.

J-STEELE

Yeah my AEM V1 bracket broke leaving a hole and so I bought the V2. If it wasn't for that I would still have the V1. Go check to see if yours is ok still, if its ok then no need to buy.

PEACE!

1fsthatch

i was recently looking over the welds and there all holding up fine, i installed the CAI jan this year is it time to change the filter?

NAiL05

Usually they use K/N Filters...What you would do or what I do is I soak it in a bucket full of dishwashing fluid and water. Let it chill there for a while then you use the K/N kit to re oil it.

1fsthatch

its a dry filter i see the flter cleaner on their website just wondering how often should i clean it/replace it

NAiL05

If its dry I do the same thing. I let it soak in water and then let it sit out and dry. Usually when it gets pretty much black thats when I clean it.

ABP_04TL

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NO!! is pointless

SCS15

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Its only worthwile to get the v2 if you dont have an intake already or yours is shot. There is no point if you have one and its in fine condition. For a few more bucks you can get a j pipe.

blkaspec

i agree, waste of $. not sure what you are running with now, but i would do pre-cats or j-pipe, crank pulley, or even 3rd cat delete before this upgrade.

as far as cleaning goes, i would follow the instructions set by the manufacturer. i actually bought another filter so i could have one washing and still have a good one on the pipe. if you live in a dusty area i would do it more often, but i think the manufacturer says every 15-20k miles.

1fsthatch

all i have done to my car performance wise is a Progress RSB and a intake

t0talacuratl

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There are a couple reviews in the 3G Garage as far as going from a V1 to V2 (me writing one of them). In my experience, it was worth it since I only paid $120 + new filter for a used V2.

I don't think it's worth buying a brand new one. Put that money towards a j-pipe or something that will give your car more performance for the money.

1fsthatch

ok so im in the process of ordering the rv-6 front strut bar my CAI is polished what color combo's would be good on the strut bar im thinking black with red lettering

1fsthatch

SCS15

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Since your car is black and your type s with the red gagues and all then the black with red lettering would look great or that candy red looks sick.

Steven Bell

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^^^^ +1

1fsthatch

candy red ordered earlier 2 night...well last nightt

AckTL05

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go get yourself kandN filter cleaner. Its a special detergent to repel dirt and such on any intake then has the oil to reoil it. It was 15 bucks and Iv'e used it about 5 times. 3 dollars for a new intake :-)

1fsthatch

i have a AEM Dry Flow filter i just ordered another filter instead of cleaning it

1fsthatch

anyone know how long it takes for the item to arrive at my house has any one ordered any recently