A SRI?
> 06 3.0 AT
A CAI?

If I get either I would be looking at a SRI... But what kind of gain should I expect?

depends on what intakes you are comparing. SRI approx 5hp 5tq, CAI approx 8-10hp 6tq. This is WHP and WTQ.

SRI makes its HP and TQ down low, CAI is more of a higher rev range solution.

the AEM V2 also added noticeable WHP/WTQ on the low end for me

You honestly wont feel any difference.

But it's going to "sound" fast! :D

But it's going to "sound" fast! :D

+1 :yes:

Complete waste of money, IMO.

I thought a lot of people who got the AEM V2 saw gains?

What performance parts (N/A and without going ALL out) would allow me to see some gains... Nothing too crazy but maybe like 10-20 whp?

A combination of mods.

I'd say intake, headers and exhaust, but if I remember correctly the V6 has its headers welded to the block, so there are only catback exhausts available. I know this is true for the 3G Acura TL.

But yeah, an intake, cat-back exhaust, throttle body spacer might get you a noticeable gain.

In before people make jokes about throttle body spacer.

If you go to V6P.net there is a guy named Paul that makes some custom parts for the V6 at very reasonable prices. Check it out.

In before people make jokes about throttle body spacer.

If you go to V6P.net there is a guy named Paul that makes some custom parts for the V6 at very reasonable prices. Check it out.

:wave: I have my SRI that Paul made for sale in the classifieds section on V6P and it's much better quality than most intakes out there (and I own an AEM V2). You will get maybe 5hp from an intake, but it's true, it's mostly about the sound than the performance gain. I didn't feel any difference in performance between Pauls and the V2. The V2 just sounds deeper.