Syncmaster

Whats the benefit of this approach vs. just installing an AEM CAI?

S2000_916

stock arm is made better then any intake arm, wont hold in heat, cheaper (can piece together), all smog equipment can stay connected

S2GARAGENYC

I'm with this guy. The AEM V2 is simply the best option, simply because it makes the most sense.

snitm

I have an AEM v2 and would like to cut a hole in the right fog light area of my AP1 bumper. But I'm concerned about hydro-lock. Thinking about making a plastic insert to block the hole should I need to drive in the rain. But I'd welcome any ideas (or existing solutions people have come up with).

hand banana

I have an AEM v2 and would like to cut a hole in the right fog light area of my AP1 bumper. But I'm concerned about hydro-lock. Thinking about making a plastic insert to block the hole should I need to drive in the rain. But I'd welcome any ideas (or existing solutions people have come up with).
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watch this video, he did exactly what you want to do, and he tested it as well

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqACO9SRvlw

snitm

I have an AEM v2 and would like to cut a hole in the right fog light area of my AP1 bumper. But I'm concerned about hydro-lock. Thinking about making a plastic insert to block the hole should I need to drive in the rain. But I'd welcome any ideas (or existing solutions people have come up with).
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watch this video, he did exactly what you want to do, and he tested it as well

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqACO9SRvlw
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the video didn't actually do exactly what I want to do (nor does he discuss results, he just says he intended to actually test). but it gave me a thread to pull on. I asked the guy a question about whether he ever felt a difference by cutting the bumper in the youtube video's comments.

I've pulled the trigger on this vent duct and a 2" rubber plug. Not sure if the duct will hit the AEM v2's filter but if so I can cut back the duct (unfortunate but...). The bigger question is: will 2" of open air in front of the AEM v2's filter be sufficient? Better than nothing.. hopefully?

b.r.i.a.n.

For your 2.4 setup, the AEM v2 is too small and what you're trying to do with the duct isn't going to make that intake any better. You need a custom 3.5 inch intake pipe like what's posted on post #150 on this link:

https://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/916.../page__st__125

What you're trying to accomplish with the duct, you can accomplish with a velocity stack.

snitm

Cool, thanks for the pointer!

I figured out how it all fits, already ordered a vibrant velocity stack and filter (went with vibrant over AEM because vibrant is shorter, fit will be tight).
I'm going to first modify my AEM v2 with this vibrant velocity stack and filter. I'm also going to install the brake duct in the bumper for more direct cool air.
But once I get that done I'll very likely go all-in on switching to 3.5" throughout the rest of the intake.

dc2-2-ap1

Puffo intake is similar to this.

S2GARAGENYC

just install the aem as intended and go.