Hello everyone. I was just wondering how many members here have installed a cold air intake. I searched online and can only find one that fits our cars (Injen). If anyone does have one, did you install it yourself? If so, is it a hard thing to do? I've never really worked on a car before, so is it like a "follow the directions" thing or is it more complicated than that? I would like to thank yall in advance for your help.

 

K&N has one as well.

http://www.knfilter.com/typhoon/

 

I have the Injen and installed it myself.

I wrote a quickie guide for installation to give an overview of the process involved.

LINK

An intake is really follow the instructions kind of thing. You remove the parts you don't need via spring clips, screws, and bolts, then plug in the intake.

 

thank you for that site. it was very helpful. What's the difference between the short ram intake and the cold air?

 

oh yea... i forgot to ask. Would it be gay and pointless to install an intake on an automatic?

 

If the mod helps to increase engine performance, why would it matter if it's AT or MT? Btw, don't let anyone tell you it's gay to mod a AT or adding mods for that matter.

 

Intake on AT = okay. Not gay.

The difference between Short Ram and Cold Air:

1) Short Ram is easier to maintain (easy access to filter for cleaning)
2) CAI produces more power (away from engine bay = colder air)
3) Short Ram is louder.
4) Short RAM focuses on high RPM power increase where CAI focuses on midrange.

 

Lung do you feel a difference? How is the sound?

Daaaaammmmm, that look complicated to install. I think I will just pay someone to do it. I'm ordering mine on Wed.

 

Ortiz, who would you pay to install it? I have no idea what i'm doing under the hood and i really don't want to mess up my car. If i bought one, do you think the dealer would install it?

 

There is definitely a difference in power. Right at 3000rpm is REALLY picks up. This is proven by various dynos on the site.

The sound is pretty good. Try HERE for a sound clip. The little "burp" that sounds like an MP3 enocding error is actually the VTEC switching cams.

The install isn't actually that complicated. But if you feel safer, most places will install it for $150 to $200.