AEM vs injen SRI

hey guys, im new around here. i recenlty decided to get a SRI for my 2000 honda accord. i'm not even considering CAI's because of the chance of water getting into it. i'm pretty much a newb when it comes to cars, but i can figure things out. i'm considering either the AEM or injen SRI's. they both seem to have good reviews. i was wondering which one would you guys suggest? all im looking for is just a tad bit more power and a better pur. nothing drastic. i also looked at the AEM v2, but that's kinda out of my price range. what do you guys think?

oh and another thing, should i worry about passing smog? hah sorry im a newb.

Since you're in Cali, you need the intake to be CARB exempt.  Other than that, an SRI is an SRI ..... no real differance.  Both are name brands which means a good filter, although I've heard not-so-good stuff about the AEM, so if you went with that, get a K&N, Injen or Apexi filter.  I guess from that I'd recommend the Injen one ..... that's what I have except that I have the CAI for the V6.

oh okay, thanks falkore, yeah, my local performance shop only offers AEM and injen. i gues i'll go with the injen

Hydrolock isn't really much to be worried about...

Check out this Wiki Article I slapped together:
http://hondaaccord.wikidot.com/intake-info

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oh okay, thanks falkore, yeah, my local performance shop only offers AEM and injen. i gues i'll go with the injen

 
Please put it on yourself!  You will save yourself money in Labor.  Putting an SRI in is about as easy as changing your air filter.
Buy it online and you can save that way too.
I don't like the way AEM's short rams sit in our accords.  they sit too far back.  My cheapo eBay SRI sits better in the engine compartment than the expensive AEM one does. 

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oh okay, thanks falkore, yeah, my local performance shop only offers AEM and injen. i gues i'll go with the injen

Please put it on yourself!  You will save yourself money in Labor.  Putting an SRI in is about as easy as changing your air filter.
Buy it online and you can save that way too.
I don't like the way AEM's short rams sit in our accords.  they sit too far back.  My cheapo eBay SRI sits better in the engine compartment than the expensive AEM one does. 

oh for sure, im gonna go pick it up and put it in myself. about the CAI, im on a budget so i think im gonna stick witht he SRI, thanks klrspz.

so which one is better k&n or injen? cuz i was thinking of getting an AEM but as i see here its not that great.

who says the aem isn't great? its cheaper then injen, and pretty much same performance, you're going to need the name brand tube anyways, since you live in cali, and as far as filters, you can get the k&n filter, or i've heard the apexi ones are good to,

I've heard of issues with fitment and filter problems with AEM, but I've also heard that theyy are great!!!   IMO, an intake is an intake, so long as it fits properly, but the filter has to be quality and I'm concerned with a company that has had problems in the past with a simple gauze filter.

I have the AEM shorty and have zero complaints. The filter they use is more efficient at cleaning & flow than others (according to them) and does not require special spray cleaner or oiling. Wash it, (I use AEM cleaner) dry it, put it back on. Super easy install and is CARB approved. It is also less expensive than other name brands and available in colors or silver. What more could you ask for?

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I have the AEM shorty and have zero complaints. The filter they use is more efficient at cleaning & flow than others (according to them) and does not require special spray cleaner or oiling. Wash it, (I use AEM cleaner) dry it, put it back on. Super easy install and is CARB approved. It is also less expensive than other name brands and available in colors or silver. What more could you ask for?

 
exactly! and you forgot to mention, the mean sound it makes under the hood haha

the ebay cai will be 1/3 the cost of an injen/aem sri that's for sure.. your cost considerations should probably be evaluated with real world applications and research.

the only concern related to the two you should have is whether it has a MAF support or not, and whether your car even HAS a MAF. I see falkore saying you're from Cali, but I'm not sure how he deduced that except your mention of the smog test, which I guess is generally a CARB requirement?

as for the hydrolock, it's almost unheard of unless you have poor luck or poor driving skills.

the difference is going to be mostly what the guys said about the location of the filter with the SRIs; and it seems that it's coming down to personal preference.

which looks better to you?

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who says the aem isn't great? its cheaper then injen, and pretty much same performance, you're going to need the name brand tube anyways, since you live in cali, and as far as filters, you can get the k&n filter, or i've heard the apexi ones are good to,

Ya that is true . I will stick with AEM .

so i drove home today for two hours in horrible ass traffic in some heavy heavy heavy rain.. had to go through quite the puddles to cross roads!!!

i was so nervous when i got home i looked and felt the filter and it was dry as a bone.. even with my lowered suspension it didn't get the least bit wet, when i was almost certain it should have gotten SOMEthing wet in there, the entire area was dry.

I also have AEM.  Zero problems.  Im staisfied.

Injen. For the win.

But honestly, its just a alumnium pipe with a name brand on it. You can make it if you're good with your hands in the machine shop.

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I see falkore saying you're from Cali, but I'm not sure how he deduced that except your mention of the smog test, which I guess is generally a CARB requirement?

His profile says that he's from San Diego.

alright so, i went the AEM SRI instead, because i coudlnt find a shop with injen SRI's in stock. I AM VERY SATISFIED WITH it. as soon as i got it i installed it right away, cake. i was surprised how much boost i get.  its not obnoxious. nice roar when i feel liek flooring it. haha 1st performance mod ive done to my accord. haha if you havent already noticed im preetty much a  newb. thansk guys for all your help. any suggestions on what i should mod next? i might want alil more HP. 

A new cat-back, or just the mid-pipe

Avoy could u post pics of what u did?

Here's a DIY for an AEM SRI on a 6th gen accord: http://filtsai.com/accord/AEM-CAI/index.php
 

thanks

whats good about the v2 is its not oil based no lube required at all. the aem is below my car too, and when it rains it never gets wet.

Im using AEM and it's great.
had no problems with it and the dryflow filter doesnt require oiling when you clean it