2008 Acura RDX, the build begins.

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Old Sep 17, 2024 | 03:55 PM
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Talking 2008 Acura RDX, the build begins.

Starting this by saying that this will be a slow build, as I am a broke college student, but I will keep this thread updated as well as I can.

First thing I did was an intake (One of the generic ones from Ebay). I wanted more turbo noises and for 60 dollars I figured why not. I am planning on swapping the cheap filter for a higher quality one from K&N and making my own airbox similar to the one K&N sells for the G1 RDX..

Here is the link to the intake I purchased: Ebay Intake

The Video is here:

I am VERY Happy with the new sound. You can perfectly hear the BPV and the turbo. The engine sounds great too!

New Intake
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Old Oct 18, 2025 | 06:22 PM
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That sounds great. Was it a perfect fit or did you have to move things around?
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Old Oct 18, 2025 | 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Mackeel
That sounds great. Was it a perfect fit or did you have to move things around?
Also, what filter did you use to replace the ebay filter?
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Old Nov 20, 2025 | 04:30 PM
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Also, what filter did you use to replace the ebay filter?
Any AEM or K&N cone filter with a 3" inlet diameter will work.
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Old Nov 22, 2025 | 08:46 AM
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Suggestion: AEM dryflow filters are a better choice than anything requiring regular oiling. AEM also sells a pre-filter. I have both.

Turbo = extra important to give the engine clean air.

Btw glad to see people still building these!


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