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Old May 3, 2012 | 10:53 PM
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RDX Intake Can't decide..

I want to buy an intake but can't decide in which one!. I was going to buy the weapon R but I read it need to be modified to fit etc.. I was then looking at the CP&E which really looks the best IMO but really looking to pay less.. So the questions is which one is best for performance and maintenance.

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or custom intake with AEM Dry filter ..?
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Old May 4, 2012 | 10:50 AM
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Originally Posted by zerogravity
I want to buy an intake but can't decide in which one!. I was going to buy the weapon R but I read it need to be modified to fit etc.. I was then looking at the CP&E which really looks the best IMO but really looking to pay less.. So the questions is which one is best for performance and maintenance.

CP&E
Weapon R
K&N Typhoon
or custom intake with AEM Dry filter ..?
I would say either CP&E or weapon R with a AEM dry filter.

Or you can get the same intake as KenB350z but you would need to relocate your battery.
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Old May 4, 2012 | 10:55 AM
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I would say either CP&E or weapon R with a AEM dry filter.

Or you can get the same intake as KenB350z but you would need to relocate your battery.
KenB350z filter looks sick but relocating the battery is not an option... Amazon has the weapon R for 178.00 but don't I need to modify it to fit... I could have swearer I saw this in another thread.
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Old May 4, 2012 | 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by zerogravity
KenB350z filter looks sick but relocating the battery is not an option... Amazon has the weapon R for 178.00 but don't I need to modify it to fit... I could have swearer I saw this in another thread.
I am not sure if all needs to be modded shorter but I had too because it was hitting the ECU which it is not suppose too.

You can ask the seller to make sure Weapon R sent out the correct intake pipe since all the intake comes from their location.

They already have the correct measurements.
If not; email Chris that you are planning to place an order with the vendor's name but wanted to make sure the intake pipe will not hit the ECU.
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Old May 4, 2012 | 11:33 AM
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I may just pull the trigger on the weapon R.. cost wise its the best one... Plus I don't see any additional benefit going with the CP&E.
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Old May 4, 2012 | 02:00 PM
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My CP-Ebis sitting on my dining room table. Installing it tonight. Also, something to consider is that a cpl people with Weapon-Rs are throwing codes now. Read the end of the Weapon R post in the forum. Just a heads-up...
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Old May 5, 2012 | 12:33 AM
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I heard the CP&E also throwing codes.
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Old May 5, 2012 | 09:03 AM
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Wow... maybe the RDX is not the ideal car for an upgraded intake.
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Old May 5, 2012 | 01:02 PM
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I've had my CP-E intake for about 5k miles and it hasn't thrown any codes. I love it
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Old May 5, 2012 | 01:19 PM
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I also has CP-E intake for 7 months
no code, no issue
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Old May 5, 2012 | 04:40 PM
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so I guess its only the Weapon R.. Maybe its the filter Cuz JCRDX11 has the Weapon R but replaced the filter with an AEM one... and he's the only one with weapon R intake with no issues.
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Old May 5, 2012 | 05:44 PM
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Not trying to say one is better than the other. I had already decided on and ordered the CPE intake before I heard about the Weapon-R codes. Was just giving the heads-up since I had just read about it.
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Old May 6, 2012 | 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted by zerogravity
so I guess its only the Weapon R.. Maybe its the filter Cuz JCRDX11 has the Weapon R but replaced the filter with an AEM one... and he's the only one with weapon R intake with no issues.
Switch out to the AEM filter because I wanted the dry flow type.
I can still use the Weapon R filter with no codes and problem.
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Old May 7, 2012 | 01:30 AM
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mod, any codes after your cp-e install?
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Old May 7, 2012 | 09:03 PM
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Nope, all good since install. Well, none except for the wife code. She thought the blowoff valve was "hurting the engine", lol.
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Old May 8, 2012 | 11:50 PM
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^lol
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Old May 9, 2012 | 07:17 PM
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Well seems I won't be getting the Weapon R after all. The Amazon Vendor didn't have them in stock so they canceled my order. Anyone know where I can get a CP&E for a good price ?
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Old May 9, 2012 | 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by zerogravity
Well seems I won't be getting the Weapon R after all. The Amazon Vendor didn't have them in stock so they canceled my order. Anyone know where I can get a CP&E for a good price ?
One of the main reason why I did not chose the CP&E intake is because I am worry about hydrolock. (It is a good intake)

As you know NYC has alot of rain, puddles and overflown sewers.
We do our best to avoid it but what if you are on the highway/ one way street and it is flooded.

Food for thoughts.
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Old May 9, 2012 | 10:45 PM
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I got the CP-E its kind loud for me so if anyone wants to get rid off their stock intake let me know
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Old May 10, 2012 | 12:15 AM
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you threw away the old stock one?
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Old May 10, 2012 | 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by sumo6
I got the CP-E its kind loud for me so if anyone wants to get rid off their stock intake let me know
Where u located?
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Old May 10, 2012 | 09:24 AM
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Question those of you who have the cpe which filter is better? Synoild or Dflow I know one is oiled and the other is dry but which one is better for the rdx
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Old May 10, 2012 | 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by zerogravity
Where u located?
Queens NY
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Old May 10, 2012 | 01:27 PM
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I also has CP-E intake for 7 months
no code, no issue
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Originally Posted by JCRDX11
One of the main reason why I did not chose the CP&E intake is because I am worry about hydrolock. (It is a good intake)

As you know NYC has alot of rain, puddles and overflown sewers.
We do our best to avoid it but what if you are on the highway/ one way street and it is flooded.

Food for thoughts.
I have the pre-filter on mine, haven't had any water issues (and we get a ton of rain/water here in Oregon). I also noticed that particular area in the engine bay doesn't get much splash.

Important note: Partially related to it's length, the CP-e will get pretty hot under the hood if you don't cover it with a sleeve or insulation tape.


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Old May 10, 2012 | 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by zerogravity
Question those of you who have the cpe which filter is better? Synoild or Dflow I know one is oiled and the other is dry but which one is better for the rdx
Some individuals have said that the oiled filter can gradually coat the wire on the air flow sensor with oil causing it to give false readings. This can happen if you over-oil the filter after you have cleaned it. However, I've used an oiled filter on three cars with these sensors and never had an issue.

As for the sound of the CP-e, my lady hates it. But I love it. Whooosh P-ssssst Yessssssssss!
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Old May 10, 2012 | 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by BigHatch
you threw away the old stock one?
I misplaced the intake lol
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Old May 10, 2012 | 06:57 PM
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I misplaced the intake lol

Pm sent
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Old May 25, 2012 | 01:28 AM
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Hi, I'm looking for an intake for my RDX so far I've heard the CPE is the best but $298 is a little much. Anyone know of anyone selling a used one or if it possible to get one cheaper? Thanks.
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Old May 25, 2012 | 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by TL-evateYourRide
Hi, I'm looking for an intake for my RDX so far I've heard the CPE is the best but $298 is a little much. Anyone know of anyone selling a used one or if it possible to get one cheaper? Thanks.
Unfortunately you have to pay to play.
If you know and hear CPE is the best - why not save up to get the best?

If not; the only other choices is the K&N or Weapon R.

I have a weapon R intake and switch it to a AEM dry flow filter.
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