I just finished installing the AEM v2 intake, and I have a few questions.

1) I think on the newer v2's, there's a drain hole near the filter, and in the kit, there's a plug for it, but i feel like that thing can fall off any second. Does anyone seal that hole with something else other than the provided plug?

2) After the install, I reset the ECU, then started the car to see how it would run. No CEL, but there was a smell of gasoline coming from the exhaust. Is that normal?

Thanks.

 

yea, the drain plug does seem to fit a little loose, but i just applied a little bit of silicone around the edge, and then mounted it.

as for the gasoline smell, i did not have this problem. i did however have the smell of antifreeze for the most part of the day LOL.

good luck buddy. i hope the smell is gone soon, and there is nothing wrong.

 

i'll run the car some more...maybe my cat is dead?

 

Does it rattle if you hit it? Dont whack it, just a small hit with your palm while its cold.

 

^ with the engine running or off?

 

I would say off because the converter gets VERY hot. Hitting the converter just tells you if the comb is broken up inside it.