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I have a AEM CAI used available to me. Now would there be anything wrong with picking this up? The dude sold his civic. The intake is like a year old. What should I look for, issues wise? Oh and ya it's for an EX, does it really matter if I have a DX? I've heard mixed stories about the whole DX/LX to EX thing.

Thanks

 
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duno if the trim matters but maybe i think you should check the condition of the filter

 
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Make sure it will fit your car (tranny issues mainly) and get it. Replacement filters are much cheaper than a brand new intake, even one of the no-name brands off of ebay. I'm sure the intake is in good condition but check it for dents. You also have to remember that it won't be as pretty as a new one, but just as functional. I recently picked up a used Injen SRI from a member of this site for $80 with a strut bar and am thouraghly satisfied. It's just as good as a new one, just had to clean the filter before I used it. I would say go for it if the price is right.

As far as the trim level, if it is an SRI, it doesn't matter but if it's a CAI you might have a problem. It's all in the tranny, if he has a 5-spd and you have a 5-spd no problem, but if he had an auto and you a 5spd (or vice versa) then there might be a conflict. Ask him for a test fit before you give him any money if you are in the same area, he shouldn't have a problem with that. But it should work, good luck.

 
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Cool, thanks I'll check it out.

 
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Yes, it DOES matter if you have an EX/LX/DX because of AEM's piping design. If you have a DX, then AEM sells a CAI for the LX/DX series. AEM sells a CAI for an EX as a seperate intake. Go ahead and check this link to verify for yourself.

<http://www.aempower.com/product_intake_app.asp>

 
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I have an aem intake for a dx/lx and i have an ex and it did not work for me.... its for sale for 100 (pick up preferred)

 
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TrippinOvaNuttin -> Is your DX/LX Intake a CAI or RAM???

 
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you just have to make sure if you get the AEM CAI your driving standard opposed to auto...

worry... if your saving a lot of money why not... but new AEM CAIs if you get a deal are pretty cheap.. $300CAN
& you can always get a new filter....