wassup everyone... first off... HAPPY HOLIDAYS!...
now to the question... i just installed my AEM CAI in my 2000 honda civic EX 2dr...

ive been reading that installing the bypass valve is worthless since it makes the car lose HP...

how much HP am i losing if i install it?? i havent installed the bypass valve yet because im still deciding where the cutting is gonna happen... and AEM claims that HP loss are "minimal"... so whats the deal? thanks for your help...