RSX AEM V2 Review - Acura Forum

aznguyk2 · 07-08-04, 09:37 PM

AEM V2 : Bought Used for 150 Shipped + Cleaning Kit
02' RSX Type S w/ 82k Miles

RESULTS MAY VARY

Tools:
- 10mm Ratchet Socket
- Screw Driver
- Flathead
- A extra person wouldn't hurt either.

Time:
1 - 2 Hours Depending on Experience.

Initial Thoughts:
A nice Gunmetal finish... very sleek and 'hi-tech' lookin. Pretty Light. Definetly Looks different than your average SRI...the v2 was supposed to be a CAI for all cars but on the RSX its a SRI due to the placement.

Fit and Finish
I've installed 1 intake before hand for a RSX... that took 2 hours... with the right tools (listed above) this installation took me only an hour! We ran into no trouble at all installing the intake. The only thing you should be careful about is hitting the filter against the steering column (i think thats what it is) if it does touch it, slide ur filter up a little more into the pipe and you'll have about 2 inches of clearance. The Fit is perfect as long as you read the instructions...
Honestly the hardest thing about installing a intake is taking out the original Air System. So you shouldn't have many problems other than that.

Performance:

-Sound-
I've heard that the V2 was loud but wow, when you floor the pedal at 3k - 4k rpm... its a nice low rumbling sound... at 5-6k its a louder roar... and after 6k rpms wow it just goes NUTS! i mean this thing was echoing off the freeway walls and i was loving every moment.

-Engine Performance-
Living in the busy bay area of Northern California, i didn't have many places to test the Low End Power of the RSX after the V2... on the freeway however, i was able to see how well it worked top end. Normally from whati found accelerating to 100mph can seem to be a small challenge but when i was accelerating one moment it said 80 mph... and before i knew it i had already hit 110... so from a roll the Intake does seem to help quite a bit.

Overall:

I have no real past experience w/ aftermarket intakes at all, especially on the RSX, since the other intake we installed was for the Base. But with nothing to base it against i'd give it a
9/10 for the Install
9/10 for Satisfaction (i'd give it a 10 if i had somethign to compare it with)
9/10 Overall

Pictures will be up later tonite after 10pm PST if u want to see ...

Black RSX · 07-09-04, 06:19 PM

Damn.. I want the AEM V2...

I have a AEM SRI... but we all know that ain't giving me any power... but the sound is nice..

Hmmm maybe I should buy a V2.....

**1/2** · 07-09-04, 06:32 PM

Excellent review! Thank you very much for the info!

aznguyk2 · 07-09-04, 08:11 PM

was a pleasure

now i'm already thinkin about diff mods i want... too bad the wallet isn't as big as my ideas

aznguyk2 · 07-11-04, 02:53 AM

PIX !

http://community.webshots.com/album/161754158huUkDr

blueLS01 · 07-12-04, 12:03 AM

whys ur filter look alittle dented/twisted on the one side....all the little fold are supposed to line up straight....did u smush your filter by accident when installing????.....just a heads up

aznguyk2 · 07-12-04, 12:04 AM

yo thanks for the heads up, but its used

so i'm assuing the first owner... or the shipping squished it

blueLS01 · 07-12-04, 12:08 AM

ya u can really see it in this pic in one of your albums....busted ass filter =) ....other than that i hope it performs well for you....i just recently got an AEM CAI for my integra about a month ago and it pulls nicely on a cool night...i definitely notice a difference....it relocated my filter all the way down tho....in front of my right tire, down all the way by bottom of bumper...very effective

*C25A1guy* · 07-12-04, 03:30 AM

I need to clean my filter.

rs2dax · 08-06-04, 02:50 AM

well it seems like u like the v2, so enjoy it and good review!

07-08-04, 09:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
aznguyk2 Sexy Son of A Gun Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: 650 - Bay Area, Cali Age: 22 Posts: 471	RSX AEM V2 Review AEM V2 : Bought Used for 150 Shipped + Cleaning Kit 02' RSX Type S w/ 82k Miles RESULTS MAY VARY Tools: - 10mm Ratchet Socket - Screw Driver - Flathead - A extra person wouldn't hurt either. Time: 1 - 2 Hours Depending on Experience. Initial Thoughts: A nice Gunmetal finish... very sleek and 'hi-tech' lookin. Pretty Light. Definetly Looks different than your average SRI...the v2 was supposed to be a CAI for all cars but on the RSX its a SRI due to the placement. Fit and Finish I've installed 1 intake before hand for a RSX... that took 2 hours... with the right tools (listed above) this installation took me only an hour! We ran into no trouble at all installing the intake. The only thing you should be careful about is hitting the filter against the steering column (i think thats what it is) if it does touch it, slide ur filter up a little more into the pipe and you'll have about 2 inches of clearance. The Fit is perfect as long as you read the instructions... Honestly the hardest thing about installing a intake is taking out the original Air System. So you shouldn't have many problems other than that. Performance: -Sound- I've heard that the V2 was loud but wow, when you floor the pedal at 3k - 4k rpm... its a nice low rumbling sound... at 5-6k its a louder roar... and after 6k rpms wow it just goes NUTS! i mean this thing was echoing off the freeway walls and i was loving every moment. -Engine Performance- Living in the busy bay area of Northern California, i didn't have many places to test the Low End Power of the RSX after the V2... on the freeway however, i was able to see how well it worked top end. Normally from whati found accelerating to 100mph can seem to be a small challenge but when i was accelerating one moment it said 80 mph... and before i knew it i had already hit 110... so from a roll the Intake does seem to help quite a bit. Overall: I have no real past experience w/ aftermarket intakes at all, especially on the RSX, since the other intake we installed was for the Base. But with nothing to base it against i'd give it a 9/10 for the Install 9/10 for Satisfaction (i'd give it a 10 if i had somethign to compare it with) 9/10 Overall Pictures will be up later tonite after 10pm PST if u want to see ... __________________ http://tinypic.com/dmpd3l.jpg

07-09-04, 06:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
Black RSX Honda-Boy Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Chicago Burbs, IL Age: 30 Posts: 69	Damn.. I want the AEM V2... I have a AEM SRI... but we all know that ain't giving me any power... but the sound is nice.. Hmmm maybe I should buy a V2..... __________________ [::Click for a Wallpaper of My Sig and Others of My RSX in Multiple Sizes::] http://home.comcast.net/~bloodypengu...tunnelsig2.jpg My RSX type S: Pics, Mod List and Wallpapers Digital Camera: Sony 4.0MP Cybershot [P-9]

07-09-04, 08:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
aznguyk2 Sexy Son of A Gun Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: 650 - Bay Area, Cali Age: 22 Posts: 471	was a pleasure now i'm already thinkin about diff mods i want... too bad the wallet isn't as big as my ideas __________________ http://tinypic.com/dmpd3l.jpg

07-11-04, 02:53 AM	#5 (permalink)
aznguyk2 Sexy Son of A Gun Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: 650 - Bay Area, Cali Age: 22 Posts: 471	PIX ! http://community.webshots.com/album/161754158huUkDr __________________ http://tinypic.com/dmpd3l.jpg

07-12-04, 12:03 AM	#6 (permalink)
blueLS01 k20z1 OWNS ME Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: South Jersey/Philly Area Age: 24 Posts: 6,368 Car 1: 01 Integra LS (auto) Car 2: 05 RSX-S Car 3: 08 Nismo Z	whys ur filter look alittle dented/twisted on the one side....all the little fold are supposed to line up straight....did u smush your filter by accident when installing????.....just a heads up __________________ 2001 LS Coupe (traded in) Pioneer DEH-P4600MP Head Unit \| 6.5" Infinity Kappa Perfects (x4) \| Infinity 7540A 4-channel Amp \| Skunk 2 Upper Control Arms \| AEM Cold Air Intake \| 17" Enkei RS-5's \| Toyo Proxes \| AEM Big Brake Rotors (Front) \| Custom Cat-Back Exhaust w/2.5" Piping \| TEIN Type Basic Coilovers \| Custom 6" Spoiler Integra Pics ______________________ 2005 RSX Type S (traded in) Nighthawk Black Pearl \| Revo Technica Racing Short Shifter \| Injen RD CAI \| 17" Acura 5 Spokes \| OEM Type-S Lip Kit RSX-S Pics _______________________ 2008 Nissan Nismo 350Z Bone stock, and still kicks so much ass Member of N4P Co-Founder of the "JDM Tyte Alllll Day Long fo sho" club: because we all know that "Japan Design" = uber cool http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d8...ures/blue3.jpg Props to Tegger94 for this kickass banner ^

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07-09-04, 06:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
1/2 haf Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Singapore Age: 32 Posts: 10,628 Your Mood: Car 1: 1990 Miata w/Jin	Excellent review! Thank you very much for the info!

07-12-04, 12:04 AM	#7 (permalink)
aznguyk2 Sexy Son of A Gun Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: 650 - Bay Area, Cali Age: 22 Posts: 471	yo thanks for the heads up, but its used so i'm assuing the first owner... or the shipping squished it __________________ http://tinypic.com/dmpd3l.jpg

07-12-04, 12:08 AM	#8 (permalink)
blueLS01 k20z1 OWNS ME Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: South Jersey/Philly Area Age: 24 Posts: 6,368 Car 1: 01 Integra LS (auto) Car 2: 05 RSX-S Car 3: 08 Nismo Z	ya u can really see it in this pic in one of your albums....busted ass filter =) ....other than that i hope it performs well for you....i just recently got an AEM CAI for my integra about a month ago and it pulls nicely on a cool night...i definitely notice a difference....it relocated my filter all the way down tho....in front of my right tire, down all the way by bottom of bumper...very effective __________________ 2001 LS Coupe (traded in) Pioneer DEH-P4600MP Head Unit \| 6.5" Infinity Kappa Perfects (x4) \| Infinity 7540A 4-channel Amp \| Skunk 2 Upper Control Arms \| AEM Cold Air Intake \| 17" Enkei RS-5's \| Toyo Proxes \| AEM Big Brake Rotors (Front) \| Custom Cat-Back Exhaust w/2.5" Piping \| TEIN Type Basic Coilovers \| Custom 6" Spoiler Integra Pics ______________________ 2005 RSX Type S (traded in) Nighthawk Black Pearl \| Revo Technica Racing Short Shifter \| Injen RD CAI \| 17" Acura 5 Spokes \| OEM Type-S Lip Kit RSX-S Pics _______________________ 2008 Nissan Nismo 350Z Bone stock, and still kicks so much ass Member of N4P Co-Founder of the "JDM Tyte Alllll Day Long fo sho" club: because we all know that "Japan Design" = uber cool http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d8...ures/blue3.jpg Props to Tegger94 for this kickass banner ^

07-12-04, 03:30 AM	#9 (permalink)
C25A1guy The Mongolian Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Chan Marino, CA Age: 24 Posts: 6,342 Your Mood: Car 1: 2002 RSX Car 2: 2007 Honda Ridgeline Car 3: 2005 Honda Civic	I need to clean my filter. __________________ Click here to see my gallery! Thanks To my sponsors and affaliets: M1 Autobody, ICB Motorsports, Honsport, Hondata, E Auto Parts, New Century Auto, APR Performance, Toyo Tires, Buddy Club USA, Torco Racing Oils, GenX Graphics

08-06-04, 02:50 AM	#10 (permalink)
rs2dax Acuraworld Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: philly/ S. Jersey Age: 21 Posts: 17	well it seems like u like the v2, so enjoy it and good review! __________________ 2003 Acura Rsx: grillcraft silver grill 35% tint red neon inside k&n sri jdm rep headlights NEW PICTURES AT:http://members.cardomain.com/rs2dax

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