Why doesn't anyone make an intake specifically for the first gen CL? I am guessing that we have to order the 98-00 Honda Accord 4-cyl part instead? Also, what is the big black plastic piece on the side of the stock intake?

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1998 2.3CL-P Bone Stock

 

The cold air intakes for the Accords fit on our CL's. I'm not sure what the big black thing is, but when I was installing my intake I just ripped everything out. The motor sounds so much better with the intake on. Heres a link to a pic of my intake.

MY 2.2 CL

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'97 Acura 2.2 CL 5spd
Cold air intake
Clear bumper lense
Suspension coming next

 

That exactly what I want for my car. I am going to go with the cold air setup and put the filter in my fender. I will definitely use the bypass valve from AEM since it is the rainy season here in Florida. Should I use the value cover breather filter like you have or just use the hose from the air intake?

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1998 2.3CL-P Bone Stock

 

I need help. I've a 3.0 and i am in desperate need of a cai. Please someone tell me what and where to get it. Thanks

 

Check these intakes out http://www.dragonintakes.com/page2.php
I think the Dragon Intakes are made for the 1st gen. CL's

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no dotn use a breather they are for show. ull ruin the engine. i heard this from many ppl. u loose the positve pressure in ur engine if u put a breather on.

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1997 Black Acura 2.2 CL

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I know the breather really doesn't do anything but I don't understand how it's bad for your car? the only thing it does is let hot air out under the hood rather then back into the intake.

 

well if u put a breather on there is no air bein forced in from the intake. honda made that for a reason. the pcv valve is for burning off the engine gasses. om my truck there in no other hose on my vavle covers. there is just one pcv valve. so why does honda have 2? its oviosly there for somethin and i beleive what ive been told cuz it makes sense to me so i got rid of my breather. from what i under stand some air is forced in from the intake through the hose and the pcv valve is hooked up to the intake manifold which would suck air out. even so the breather does nothing for ur engine and looks a little out of place. why not just get a colored hose or just dress it up with an engine kit.

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1997 Black Acura 2.2 CL

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but the i heard that unless u stick a smaller hose in the hole of the intake and slash cut it and point it agaist the direction of the air bein sucked in then u dotn get any positive pressure. so i dont know if the aftermarket inakes are designed to make air flow into the valve covers or not. all i know is i heard nothin but not to put a breather on. after a couple thousand miles ur engine should start to get screwed up. if i can find the post over at superhonda in the teg forum ill send a link to it.

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1997 Black Acura 2.2 CL

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The weapon R breathers are optional....and sold seperatly....I don't think anyone who bought the dragon intakes planned on getting one.

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You can get an AEM CAI from http://www.aieonline.com.

 

I take it you got the 98-99 Accord V6 intake????

 

I have the AEM CAI for the V6 Accord but when I had it put in the guy said they make it for the CL. I don't know for sure so check it out. My CAI from AEM works fine and I've been happy with it ever since.

 

Yep, it fits perfectly except for the mounting spots. All I did was stick a piece of rubber between the mounting arms and chasis to dampen the vibration. It works great and i love the noise when i step on the gas.

[ 07-01-2001: Message edited by: 3PointZero ]

 

I HAVE A 98 CL... MY INTAKE IS ON THE DRIVER SIDE... I HAVE ADDED A CONR FILTER ONTO MY STOCK BLACK PIPE OFF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND HAVE TO MAKE A CUSTOM 3" PVC TUBING PAINTED BLACK TO REACH THE FENDER WELL... THATS MY PROJECT FOR A CUSTOM COOL AIR INTAKE...

WRITE BACK WITH ANY SUGGESTIONS OR BETTER IDEAS

 

Can someone help me out....I plan on purchasing the AEM CAI but before i do so, what does the Air Bypass do or rather whats the importance of it.

 

hello... the air by-pass is simple in its performance.. it does nothing until it needs to...lol
when your filter becomes wet or something of the nature, it shuts off the filter and breathes through the by-pass... this prevents from engine damage.

 

I kinda knew but i wanted to be sure. thanks

 

no problem...

 

well i bought a cold air intake from procarparts. and i was wondering if AEM bypass valve would fit my car....??they're both 3"(intake pipe and bypass valve)

 

Go to groupbuycenter.com and search for intakes. They have an aem cai for our cars for $171 including shipping. Thats the best deal Ive seen yet

 

Yeeeeeeeah I'm in! How long til it ends.

 

i found aem bypass valve(3") on ebay for 40bucks....i dont know if thats cheap...what do you guys think?

 

Pretty close to full price if not over...you can get them for $35

 

WOW! $35 from where??
i just found this site..they sell it for $37.87.i was about to order this....
http://www.doctorimport.com/aem_air_bypass_valve.html
where can i get AEM bypass valve for 35? please tell me please tell me

 

I forgot cause i never intend to get one...but $37-$38 is good enough.

Did you try groupbuycenter.com