Whats so great about AEM V2???im a newbie.. - Honda Prelude Forum

joshuaa · 02-07-2008, 10:19 PM

sup everyone...i have a simple question im sure someone has answered before

..but would you get the same hp gains using a aem look alike with a k&n filter...im looking into buying one of these and i need help!!!!!!

petern101 · 02-07-2008, 11:40 PM

^yes its been answered before. Go to the NA library Faq

in the end, its just an intake. in the grand scheme of things not that big of a contributor to hp gains.

but if you do get an aem v2, probably one of the better ones to get.

akber · 02-08-2008, 04:18 PM

especially cuz it sounds rediculously awesome. I had one. I have no idea where it is though.

94si2nr · 02-14-2008, 10:50 PM

blake did a test of all the intakes a while back on honda-tech and, the V2 did a little better than all the other ones. It must be doing something right?

thepreludedude · 02-14-2008, 10:59 PM

i like mine much better than the aem cai i had. the aem cai was very loud. this v2 is quiet until you floor it. very nice deep sound. also the low end torque still seems to be there unlike the aem cai where the torque disappears.

joshuaa · 02-15-2008, 10:27 AM

thanks everyone

...decided to go v2...

lude4lifeh22 · 02-15-2008, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by thepreludedude

i like mine much better than the aem cai i had. the aem cai was very loud. this v2 is quiet until you floor it. very nice deep sound. also the low end torque still seems to be there unlike the aem cai where the torque disappears.

Ya, I think that and lack of tuning is killing my torque line on the dyno. I want one, probably will get one this summer. My CAI looks ****ty now, been on there for probably over 5 years at least.

thepreludedude · 02-15-2008, 06:08 PM

^ i am lovin' mine. i had a lightened fidanza flywheel and clutch along with the timing belt stuff done a few months ago. the car is very lively now

okc405prelude · 03-09-2010, 08:22 PM

I just ordered one for 300 and some change...I Hope its a great CAI..going from stock so wont be able to say if there better than a regular Aem Cai...will post back when i get it installed with results

okc405prelude · 03-11-2010, 06:07 PM

Just got the V2 installed today...sounds great specially when vtec engaged...was an easy install ..would reccomend taking the tire off and plastic from underneath some say to take bumper off but wasnt needed for me ...also the side bumper lens comes out with a phillips and makes it so easy to get to one of the hard to get to bolts..right tools always make for an easy install..if you have any troubles i will take time to walk you through installation.

dontbuyprelude · 03-11-2010, 06:16 PM

would you say the v2 is worth 3 bills?

thegamettt · 03-11-2010, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by dontbuyprelude

would you say the v2 is worth 3 bills?

I bought the v1 back in like 02 for 310 or so.. then i realized i was just buying a name.

ayashifx55 · 03-11-2010, 09:10 PM

300$ for a intake.....it gives what , 8hp or less ? You pay for the name and the sound. The ebay intakes does the same job, just buy a better filter like fujita's or K&N and your good to go....

I would rather save money and get some better decent upgrades like headers and straight test pipe.

indylude18 · 03-11-2010, 09:37 PM

There is no way you will get 8hp from an intake. Maybe 1-2hp with a cai...and that is being generous.

okc405prelude · 03-11-2010, 10:11 PM

it was pricey but it was tax money so it didnt feel as bad...im in love with my car sooo she deserved it

dontbuyprelude · 03-11-2010, 11:30 PM

thats why im rockin an ebay intake. no regrets

okc405prelude · 03-12-2010, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by indylude18

There is no way you will get 8hp from an intake. Maybe 1-2hp with a cai...and that is being generous.

yea some guy told me 10-15 hp gain ...I was like yea I will believe that when I see it...Im with Indy it give me a lil more get up and go power in an auto but nothing near 10-15....

Mike95lude · 03-12-2010, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by indylude18

There is no way you will get 8hp from an intake. Maybe 1-2hp with a cai...and that is being generous.

Depends on the car. A good intake will generally make more than 1-2 hp on a Prelude...