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Old 11-09-2009
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AEM Engine managment system, worth the cash?

i recently installed an intake and full exhaust on my 2004 honda civc dx, i have not noticed much of a power difference, but there is better throttle response. i was wondering if anyone had experience with a engine managment system? i was looking at purchasing one but they are kind of pricy..
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Re: AEM Engine managment system, worth the cash?

not worth the few hp you get. those are for cars with engine swaps and turbo.
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Re: AEM Engine managment system, worth the cash?

or maybe even if you just have bolt ons and a head swap with a hot cam, but even then it'd be a stretch.
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Re: AEM Engine managment system, worth the cash?

AEM isn't really worth it unless you get it used.. K-pro on the other hand is great if you ever plan to do any serious mods. If you are just staying with bolt ons, don't bother with either.
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Re: AEM Engine managment system, worth the cash?

what everyone else said. dont expect anything actually from ur civic with a CAI or exhaust... one or two hp gained is all ur gonna get...even if the butt dyno says u just increased 100hp
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Re: AEM Engine managment system, worth the cash?

now i wouldn't quite say that. i dynoed an LX on k-pro at 121 with a short ram, y8 intake mani, and crappy frankenstein 3" exhaust.
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if u got the money then do it other wise dont.
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