I want to put an intake on my 2007 tsx automatic. I am a bit confused however on which one would best suit my car. I need input on this thank you. And what brand

 

I think the Injen SC series or the K&N Typhoon Series will probably be your best bang for the buck. Injen doesn't show on their website that they make an intake for 2007 TSX, but I have seen it in various online shops.

After doing a bit of research, I just ordered the Injen SC series for my 2005 TSX. Can't wait to get that on!

A Hondata Heatshield or a P2R Intake Manifold Gasket to reduce heat would also be a good affordable add-on.

 

CT Ice Box with the Air dams notched out - FTW

 

Cold Air Intake more power at high RPMs, Short Ram Intake more power at low RPMs. Since CAI usually hides behind the front bumper, it tends to have water clogging problem..

 

Only in locations with flooding issues. Driving through normal rain hasn't been an issue. I'm not certain if all, but I know w/ K&N CAI's, they come with a water repellent screen sock that can be placed over the filter.

 

CT Ice Box. You don't lose on the lower range of the RPM's; a big plus as the car already has a pretty sweet top end. Very little, if any, extra noise.

 

+1 for icebox , cool mod , much cheaper compared to cai, easy maintenance, nice growling sound .

 

Try Ebay they have both at a reasonable price no where near the 150 or more that you will pay for name brand.I have a full cold air intake from ebay. I love it the sound is amazing and only paid 70 for intake and filter, and it fit perfect. Looks good too. I dont think it would make that much of a difference in any gains paying for a 300 dollar weapon R setup than what i have. If there is any differences then it would be very minute. Just my opinion though

 

You know you want the ice box...

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I got mine when it was CT Engineering and it did not come labeled as such. You open the hood it looks stock...except for the S/C : )

 

Is there any detailed instructions on installing the CT Ice Box? Other than the price, what makes it as good or better than other brands? I'm just wondering myself cause I'd rather install a ram air set up since the snows and rains here are heavy during the seasons. I'm guessing the filter is reuseable. What do you use to clean it?

 

Yes, Injen, K&N, CT Eng, etc. I think all the aftermarket Intakes come with a reuseable filter. You can purchase air filter cleaner at any of the chain auto stores. K&N air filter cleaner runs about $11 and is useful for about 4-5 cleanings.

 

How about this? It makes sense to me...

http://www.sca40.com/intake/

 

I suppose the short ram design from the link is similar with many aftermarket short rams. Consider that when the air filter is located in the engine bay and not covered or walled off from the engine, they'll be heat soak. Heat soak will diminish power.

 

I disagree with that from a physics point of view. Many short-ram setups don't include shields, and even if they did, it's still in proximity to the engine. A shield won't block heat that just exists in the engine bay. The whole engine bay is affected by the radiating engine heat. Also, when you're driving forward, you're pushing your car into fresh air which filters into the engine bay. It wouldn't just pull air in from a stagnant engine bay.

So basically, if you run your engine all day while sitting still, you may get worse performance than if you are driving forward, which is the case when you drive. For the average consumer, I can see why a short-ram intake is more efficient both in cost and practicality.

 

mine came that way too - painted it and added teh decal

 

it comes with instructions. Just pull of your stock lid, remove the resonator etc. Install. YOu need to take the bumper off to make it easier to install but some have done it without doing that. If you notch out the plastic covers by the fog lights that is where the ice box gets its air - where the snorkle is - so it is effectivly a SRI as well.

 

So, I just did what I had linked to ( http://www.sca40.com/intake/ ) and it works pretty well. I bought a $30 cotton cone-filter. It's super easy (phillips-head, 8mm, & 10mm sockets required). I didn't even need to use a piece of PVC pipe because I didn't buy as large of a filter as the writer did. It has a bit of intake 'growl' and feels to me like it pulls better when accelerating. I didn't remove all of the intake piping yet; only the stock intake box. I'll take the rest out if this seems to work well for a short period of time.

 

Im running the Apexi SRI and I love it. Growls at WOT but quiet while cruising. Best SRI out there IMO. Gains upon acceleration(low-end as well) where noticeable but, minimal. Top-end is about the same as stock.

 

I have a HPS SRI. I bought it on Ebay and it's great! I felt a noticeable difference the moment I installed it. And most importantly, I paid half of what most people pay for intakes such as Injen, AEM, etc...