I recently bought and installed an aem cai (not the v2). Before that I had had a freeflow setup, which is basically just cutting a big hole in the air box. The results are noticeable. On a mostly stock f22a1, it doesn't turn it into a rocket. But it does make it a more effective engine in terms of hp. With the free-flow you notice more low end torque, and increased hp at certain rpms. With the cai power is delivered over basically the entire rpm spectrum. It takes away some of the low end torque that the free-flow gave, but in its place is hp, and a better sound. I would recommend an AEM CAI because I'm having more fun driving now, the mph's fly by at an increased rate, so I have to readjust my accelerating so I don't rear end someone. I've been mashing the petal much more just to hear the engine holler. Acceleration is smoother. Installation was actually a breeze! I was intimidated but determined, and I knocked it out in a couple of hours. But they were short hours, because of the fun I was having. Two tips, have a tool(s) to cut away the metal to make room, and be careful with the bolts that hold the splash guard in place, they are exposed to water their whole life, and they rust into place. I snapped like 4 out of 8 of them. I don't know the best procedure for removing stubborn, snappable bolts. Maybe get a wrench and a rubber hammer and tap them loose. Good luck!
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