should i get aem v2?

[chibianh]

Well, i was jackin around one day and placed a bid for a AEM CAI v2 on ebay but then it said I was outbidded.. so i forget about it. I get an email today saying I've on the bid! $214. Seller has 100% positive feedback, although there's only 7 total feebacks. This was really unexpected as I was planning to get the Injen CAI for around $210. So the question is... should I? Good deal?

[klubhedsi]

Go for it!Definitely something new and something to check out!

[Zigen5]

Waste of money.... Just my opinion... :)

[Tenacious G]

IMO, it's just a glorified SRI in EP3 and base DC5 applications. with the A3, gains aren't much more than a regular SRI and less than a CAI. one guy on Club RSX even saw next to no gains (avg. 1 hp/1 tq throughout the powerband) with his V2. so i don't think it's worth it from what i've read.

but, it's ultimately your call.

[civicSIracer]

i didnt think the AEM V2 came out for the 2002-2003 Si yet..
AEM cai<injen cai

[Civicvtec1ps]

no waste of money. go with injen cai or aem cai or just buy used sri's for cheap to save some cash

[chibianh]

alright.. i've decided... and i'm going to waste my money.. since i haven't actually read about any ep3s with the v2, i'll try it out for shitz sake..

[Peking]

Originally posted by civicSIracer
i didnt think the AEM V2 came out for the 2002-2003 Si yet..
AEM cai<injen cai

That's what I thought, even though it will fit. I think you might have to work the hoses to fit right. Does seem like a waste of money, you will learn that saving (certain products) is key to good modding. Unless your loaded :D In that case give me some, I got like six kids. They all need braces, and new shoes :tongue:

[fishboy]

it's a CAI. go for it! let us know how it goes and take lots of pics.

[ShowstoppersUSA]

Ya be careful, AEM told me that application was not out yet. You may get a V2 from a type S RSX and the bend may be wrong...

[Peking]

Originally posted by fishboy
it's a CAI. go for it! let us know how it goes and take lots of pics.

What do you mean fishboy? It's a short ram, just check out the pics on clubrsx.com :D

[chibianh]

Originally posted by ShowstoppersUSA
Ya be careful, AEM told me that application was not out yet. You may get a V2 from a type S RSX and the bend may be wrong...

The seller says the part number on the manual matches the part number on AEM's website for the 02-03 civic si. I've requested a pic of it. Stay tuned..

[CSMsi311]

i've heard the gains were minimal.

[rs_1101]

get it, post a review, then if u dont like it sell it to some other poor sap with an a3

[chibianh]

well, he sent me a pic of the manual. here it is.. looks legit to me.

[Zigen5]

It looks photoshopped to me... LoL J/k... ;)

[chibianh]

guess i'll find out, right? If it's not for the ep3, my friend has an rsx-s and he said he'll buy it off me.

[ShowstoppersUSA]

Manual looks legit! Maybe he got one ahead of time for promo. I called AEM and they said its about another 2 weeks to a month before its released....

Chuck
Showstoppers USA

[chibianh]

thanks chuck. i hope aem doesn't make any changes to it before then. the seller says he got it through Performance Center Wholesale (www.performancecenterwholesale.com). He was very nice and quick to respond to my questions. And the "glorified" sri is on a ups truck on its way here. :P

[detroitep3]

I got my AEM V2 a few weeks ago... it is NOT worth, it makes the car louder with no improvement in performance. I am going to do a ram air setu with a cf hood.