AEM 24-6110C Gun Metal V2 Induction System

The intake itself is excellent quality! The filter looks cheap but apparently is really great (comparing AEM to K&N and similars).Installation was easy enough. Need to remove front bumper, no need to remove wheel or get the car in jack stands.Removing the original intake is easy. Start by removing the bumper, then removing the resonator (big black box under the bumper), then remove the filter box in the engine bay.Installation of the AEM intake is basically following the instructions that come in the package. But basically is removing a couple of tubings (breather from engine to intake, oil vapors; and a cooling tubing from throttle body to cooling system).Installing the intake was easy but for some reason there is a bolt and nut that didn’t quite match as expected or as the instructions indicated. I mean the nut and bolt that you need to secure the end of the intake to the chassis. I tried my best to secure it but after a couple of runs, i can hear that the bolt kinda came loose. I’m gonna fix it during the weekend. This does not affect performance at all, it’s just so it stays secured.I added some before and after photos so everyone can have a peek at what to expect.Even though i faced that problem with the bolt that didn’t quite match the hole, i give it 5 stars because i’m almost sure that i might have done something wrong or need to do some adjustment on the alignment of the intake to match the hole, so probably my own fault. Either way, i fully recommend this product.In terms of performance and noise, i also have a cut-out exhaust, replacing the catalytic converter so when the cutout is open, i can barely hear the intake. When it’s closed, i can hear the intake and the intake noise is really good, some times it even sounds a bit like a supercharger lolIn terms of performance, if there is any improvement (which i guess 5-10 hp increase), it is barely noticeable. It already is a 240+ hp car, so 10hp increase is nothing really. But i guess with the cutout in open mode + this intake, i gained some torque and some hp, but nothing that really changes much.I will try to do some 0-100 kph runs and upload the results comparing to when i did some runs with no mods.In summary, great product, would definitely recommend it, would definitely buy again.

Did you ever do something that you were just thrilled you made that choice? Maybe a grin from ear to ear for a day at a time? I bought this one mod to my otherwise stock Honda Accord coupe, and what a difference this change makes, every day. When you’re not ‘on’ the gas, it’s virtually undetectible. Completely stock sounding and quiet.When on the gas (passing gear, full acceleration) it allows my engine to make the most wonderful noise I have ever heard from my Honda. It’s like a different car! The power increase is sweet, the new engine tone is very entertaining and certainly not expected from an otherwise very sedate Honda Accord coupe. The wife is no longer entertained, but I get looks and a few furled eyebrows from the the occasional arrogant but unsuspecting passing ‘victim’ in their luxo-“sports-sedan” (ya, you own the road, but I just owned you). I don’t endorse street racing, so please, keep your enthusiasm under control when driving.The fit and finish are outstanding, the filter is great and the installation was reasonably easy (although it to me and my brother in law about 3 hours, because I am slow). Lifetime warranty and great tech support by email or phone if you call AEM during business hours.If you are not sure, about the cost for the value, consider that this one small change makes 10HP more in my car. Other than this, my car is bone stock. If I only got 2 HP more, and all that great engine music, it’s worth my money. I probably get more smiles per gallon than miles, but really, isn’t that what motoring is all about?Travel happy! (even if it’s at 5mph on the I-110 during rush-hour).Steve