Getting an aem intake for my r18 automatic

lightlypurified · 08-31-2006, 05:48 PM

thinking about getting an aem intake for my r18 thats an 5 speed automatic should i get it or is it kinda ricey it does save me a lot of gas and makes my car a little louder.

hoanger · 08-31-2006, 07:40 PM

I personally don't think thats rice... even if it is an automatic. the only downside to it would that you probably wouldn't be able to enjoy the 6000+ RPM's when you please.
if i had an automatic i'd probably do it too

bottom line... who cares what people say.

**Yodums** · 08-31-2006, 09:21 PM

It depends on what your definition of rice is. My definition of rice are cosmetic upgrades that don't have any affect on performance. So yes, a lot falls under that category, but the worst ones being underglow, a park bench spoiler, LED wipers, etc. I mean, you can easily consider a plug and play HID kit or replacement of a USDM to JDM emblem rice, but I think they aren't really comparable to the initial ones I mentioned.

So anyways, I don't think having an intake is very ricey. It has its gains and it's under the hood, so no one really sees it. That is unless you so happen to stick a big Injen sticker or AEM banner on your car and use their plate covers, drive with your hood off so people can see your beautiful intake, etc. Then I think that's a little overboard.

I would say go for it man. The gains of a CAI are awesome - sound, better mpg, better midrange to highend power, etc. The fact that you have an automatic doesn't create a different purpose for the CAI. There are plenty of users who have it on an automatic transmission and are really satisfied with it, just take in the "Getting Started" forum.

My only suggestion would be to invest in an Injen CAI, rather than an AEM. They are the same price ($265.00 and free shipping to the U.S.) on our sponsor's site, http://www.corsportusa.com

If you search the boards, you will see that the people who get CEL from intakes have been AEM users. And the people who switch from AEM to Injen are really happy with Injen's quality on the intakes made for the FG/FG2. Of course, there are also plenty of happy AEM users, but when things go bad with intakes, then I've only heard it from AEM users.

datbacker59 · 08-31-2006, 10:16 PM

that is not rice!!!!!!!!

Kurt · 08-31-2006, 11:52 PM

I'm trying to get rid of my AEM CAI - it's Blue

PM me if you're interested. I'll sell it for 170 shipped, it's 2 months old

BayArea · 09-09-2006, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kurt

I'm trying to get rid of my AEM CAI - it's Blue

PM me if you're interested. I'll sell it for 170 shipped, it's 2 months old

wait, why are you selling it?

Kurt · 09-09-2006, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BayArea

wait, why are you selling it?

because it gives me a check engine light.

and i got my Injen one the other day :)

BayArea · 09-09-2006, 09:00 PM

Oh, my bad, I thought you were selling a Injen intake, lol..So the Injen one doesn't give the check engine light?

RODSCIVIC · 09-09-2006, 09:15 PM

I say you get a K&N filter and call it a day. I have one in my Auto Lx and it made a difference in acceleration(smoothed it out) and gave the engine some grunt (noise wise). If comptech ever comes out with their Box for the R18 I will be getting that, if not, then Injen is the only way to go.

Kurt · 09-10-2006, 03:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BayArea

Oh, my bad, I thought you were selling a Injen intake, lol..So the Injen one doesn't give the check engine light?

I haven't installed it yet.

NightKidsGTR · 09-10-2006, 01:41 PM

I have an AEM CAI in my A/T coupe. I'm one of the lucky ones that didn't get a CEL (well, I did...but because of a loose connection). Worth it to me, but if you're a little worried, get an Injen. Still, Kurt's price for 170 shipped isn't bad.

Radnee · 09-15-2006, 02:26 AM

Where can I order an SRI for my R18? I also have an 03 RSX-S with an AEM CAI which was a pain the ass install this why I am going for the SRI.

***MordeKyle*** · 09-17-2006, 03:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Radnee

Where can I order an SRI for my R18? I also have an 03 RSX-S with an AEM CAI which was a pain the ass install this why I am going for the SRI.

dont make one yet for R18

fa1 · 09-17-2006, 03:52 AM

You can get the injen cai which is supposedly able to be made into an sri.

reelbigfish241 · 09-17-2006, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MordeKyle

dont make one yet for R18

Actually AEM just came out with an SRI for the R18, but I still don't trust AEM with all the CEL's and such.

06silvercivic · 09-17-2006, 11:19 PM

i went to order my injen cai for my lx auto and they told me that it was only listed for the manual cars wtf? is this true?

reelbigfish241 · 09-17-2006, 11:33 PM

nope, I just ordered one for my A/T, and many other people have as well. don't worry about it.

06silvercivic · 09-17-2006, 11:41 PM

o thank godd lol i love u

teknicyo · 09-18-2006, 06:53 PM

have fun putting in that AEM intake it was a pain in the ass for me plus i added a bypass to it so better safe then sorry ya know

flsedan07 · 01-08-2007, 05:01 PM

I'd read more up on it here if I were you. Several post stated the air flow is greater which alows more contaminents to engine.

08-31-2006, 05:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
lightlypurified Senior Member Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,163 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Getting an aem intake for my r18 automatic thinking about getting an aem intake for my r18 thats an 5 speed automatic should i get it or is it kinda ricey it does save me a lot of gas and makes my car a little louder.

08-31-2006, 09:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
Yodums Scrodums Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 8,205 Hiro Nakamura iTrader: 9 / 100%	It depends on what your definition of rice is. My definition of rice are cosmetic upgrades that don't have any affect on performance. So yes, a lot falls under that category, but the worst ones being underglow, a park bench spoiler, LED wipers, etc. I mean, you can easily consider a plug and play HID kit or replacement of a USDM to JDM emblem rice, but I think they aren't really comparable to the initial ones I mentioned. So anyways, I don't think having an intake is very ricey. It has its gains and it's under the hood, so no one really sees it. That is unless you so happen to stick a big Injen sticker or AEM banner on your car and use their plate covers, drive with your hood off so people can see your beautiful intake, etc. Then I think that's a little overboard. I would say go for it man. The gains of a CAI are awesome - sound, better mpg, better midrange to highend power, etc. The fact that you have an automatic doesn't create a different purpose for the CAI. There are plenty of users who have it on an automatic transmission and are really satisfied with it, just take in the "Getting Started" forum. My only suggestion would be to invest in an Injen CAI, rather than an AEM. They are the same price ($265.00 and free shipping to the U.S.) on our sponsor's site, http://www.corsportusa.com If you search the boards, you will see that the people who get CEL from intakes have been AEM users. And the people who switch from AEM to Injen are really happy with Injen's quality on the intakes made for the FG/FG2. Of course, there are also plenty of happy AEM users, but when things go bad with intakes, then I've only heard it from AEM users. __________________ 2007 Taffeta White Civic Si Coupe

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08-31-2006, 07:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
hoanger Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 4,751 Jason iTrader: 1 / 100%	I personally don't think thats rice... even if it is an automatic. the only downside to it would that you probably wouldn't be able to enjoy the 6000+ RPM's when you please. if i had an automatic i'd probably do it too bottom line... who cares what people say.

08-31-2006, 10:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
datbacker59 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: New York Age: 20 Posts: 2,247 Its a Live2Hustle Thang... iTrader: 3 / 100%	that is not rice!!!!!!!!

08-31-2006, 11:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
Kurt Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Age: 22 Posts: 3,826 iTrader: 2 / 100%	I'm trying to get rid of my AEM CAI - it's Blue PM me if you're interested. I'll sell it for 170 shipped, it's 2 months old

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BayArea Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: BayArea Posts: 172 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Oh, my bad, I thought you were selling a Injen intake, lol..So the Injen one doesn't give the check engine light?

09-09-2006, 09:15 PM	#9 (permalink)
RODSCIVIC Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Age: 30 Posts: 224 iTrader: 1 / 100%	I say you get a K&N filter and call it a day. I have one in my Auto Lx and it made a difference in acceleration(smoothed it out) and gave the engine some grunt (noise wise). If comptech ever comes out with their Box for the R18 I will be getting that, if not, then Injen is the only way to go.

09-10-2006, 01:41 PM	#11 (permalink)
NightKidsGTR Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Jose, CA Age: 23 Posts: 808 San Jose's First Modified R18 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I have an AEM CAI in my A/T coupe. I'm one of the lucky ones that didn't get a CEL (well, I did...but because of a loose connection). Worth it to me, but if you're a little worried, get an Injen. Still, Kurt's price for 170 shipped isn't bad.

09-15-2006, 02:26 AM	#12 (permalink)
Radnee Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Age: 23 Posts: 35 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Where can I order an SRI for my R18? I also have an 03 RSX-S with an AEM CAI which was a pain the ass install this why I am going for the SRI.

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fa1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: SF, CA Age: 19 Posts: 2,418 FA Squad Member #17 iTrader: 1 / 100%	You can get the injen cai which is supposedly able to be made into an sri.

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06silvercivic Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Ny, CeNtErEaCh Age: 20 Posts: 221 iTrader: 0 / 0%	i went to order my injen cai for my lx auto and they told me that it was only listed for the manual cars wtf? is this true?

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reelbigfish241 Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Darien, Illinois Age: 22 Posts: 1,925 Jason dSLR Squad #27 iTrader: 5 / 100%	nope, I just ordered one for my A/T, and many other people have as well. don't worry about it.

09-17-2006, 11:41 PM	#18 (permalink)
06silvercivic Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Ny, CeNtErEaCh Age: 20 Posts: 221 iTrader: 0 / 0%	o thank godd lol i love u

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teknicyo Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Age: 21 Posts: 19 iTrader: 0 / 0%	have fun putting in that AEM intake it was a pain in the ass for me plus i added a bypass to it so better safe then sorry ya know

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flsedan07 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 135 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I'd read more up on it here if I were you. Several post stated the air flow is greater which alows more contaminents to engine.