Is there a difference between a V2 intajke and a V2 CAI? I am confused, I've seen them used interchangably but I've also read that the V2 intake is not a CAI.

Turambar

 

dont quote me on this, i may be wrong. but the V2 is CIA intake style on all generations expt 7th gen, which is SRI style.

 

I might be wrong and by all means someone please correct me if i am. an intake is a CAI if it is away from the engine bay and able to catch the cold air from the outside... There are V2 Intakes that run just like a regular CAI down to the fender, i think those would still be considered V2 CAI (i.e. anyone who has a 96-00 civic). but i think there are some V2s that are short ram intake (i might be wrong, but i saw it on my co-workers '03 Si.... anyone with the same car that has a V2 help me out with that one...).

Like i said, feel free to correct me if im wrong.....

 

I have a 2002 manual 5 speed LX sedan. Would that be a CAI or an SRI? I wanna know because if its a CAI then I need to get the bypass valve.

Turambar

 

I dont think they make a bypass valve for V2 intakes, only for regular CAI. but i think that the V2 for your car goes down by the wheel also... and you'll get more power out of the V2 than the SRI or CAI... if you have the extra cash to go for the V2 then go for it! take a look at mine.

 

you know what, i just did some searching and i think that Savatage is right... 7th Gen Civics are SRI style, even the V2s, sorry about that! But im STILL not completely sure damnit!

 

did you paint yours or what?

 

yeah... i just used primer, some red spray paint and clear coat..... it came out hella nice and professional looking

 

Turambar the 7th gen V2 intakes are SRI's for an EX. On an EX they will sit right behind the battery. The LX may very well be a CAI, do you have a sidemount TB or topmount? If sidemount I believe it would be a CAI, not 100% sure. you could try and check on 7thgencivic to see if anyone has a picture of one installed.

 

im 99.9% sure that all d17s are top mounted stock.

the V2 acts as a CAI on all side-mount manifolds (IE 5th and 6th gen. EX's/Si's) but otherwise as an SRI (IE all dx/lx's + all 7th gens)