97 grn ss

I am going to buy a AEM Cai for sure. I live in Canada and drive my car in the winter so a Bypass Valve is a must.

How much will the valve decrease the performance? Does it significantly affect the sound?

By the way is $310 CAD a good price for a AEM CAI?

Thanks

LuDeS

i have the bypass valve... ive heard some people say that the bpv decreases performance "supposedly" but lets put this in perspective... MAX gains from just a CAI are advertised 6hp realistic 3hp... now i highly doubt that will be a noticeable gain to begin with so lets say you lose 1hp if that will you notice it... NO
In terms of sound when i just had my CAI w/bpv i thought it sounded great compared to stock intake... people have said bpv reduces the roar a little bit... even with the bpv it still sounded great... IMO spend the extra money for the bpv and save yourself ALOT $$$$ and headache when you hydrolock your engine. good luck and nice choice in intake

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98 Honda Prelude TypeSH
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AEM CAI w/By-Pass, Thermal R&D Exhaust, Rota Subzeros 17x7.5, H&R Race Springs, Neuspeed/Koni Shocks, ST Rear Sway Bar, OEM Front Lip, OEM Side Skirts, Mugen Rear Skirt, Leather Interior, 50% Tint, Sparco Racing Pedals, Clear Corners, 2 12" Infinity Perfects, JBL BP 1200.1, 1 Farad Digital Cap, Dynamat, Remote Start

97blacklude

Look in the General forum and u will find a lot about the By-pass valve. As far as a good price try www.importhorizon.com