Comptech IceBox "my first mod"
05-29-2005, 12:01 AM
#1
Advanced
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2005
Age: 40
Posts: 65
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Comptech IceBox "my first mod"
I just ordered a Comptech Icebox for my TSX.. I hope i will like it, did alot of research i know the injen or any open element intake will get more gains, but i wanted to keep it simple...
I also d/l'ed some sound clips.. I thought the Icebox did give some sound, and it was pretty loud also. Hopefully it's true, and hopefully it will make the TSX I4 thrashy sound go away!.
Please all comptech Icebox owner give me some input on the tone of the intake, i know many say that the icebox gives no noise whatsoever, but please confirm because i am kinda puzzled since i heard sample clips of the intake and i thought it did sounded good. thanks.
I also d/l'ed some sound clips.. I thought the Icebox did give some sound, and it was pretty loud also. Hopefully it's true, and hopefully it will make the TSX I4 thrashy sound go away!.
Please all comptech Icebox owner give me some input on the tone of the intake, i know many say that the icebox gives no noise whatsoever, but please confirm because i am kinda puzzled since i heard sample clips of the intake and i thought it did sounded good. thanks.
05-29-2005, 12:17 AM
#2
My Garage
I don't have the icebox, but as far as the noise...from what i've read numerious times, you willhear a difference, but it won't as loud as a CAI.
p.s- I have the K&N
p.s- I have the K&N
05-29-2005, 02:30 AM
#3
Racer
Join Date: May 2004
Location: LA, CA
Age: 41
Posts: 478
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I uploaded a clip somewhere.
its not as loud as injen, but still has a good tone.
you'll really start to hear it around 4k and when vtec kicks in, you'll hear it roar.
its not as loud as injen, but still has a good tone.
you'll really start to hear it around 4k and when vtec kicks in, you'll hear it roar.
05-29-2005, 12:03 PM
#5
Advanced
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2005
Age: 40
Posts: 65
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
O yeah i do have another question for you eurostyle, when you recorded the clip to the injen i notice you said that you were behind the speedo, and when you recorded the comptech one did you put the microphone outside the car? I asked because i thought the comptech sound more agressive than the injen.
06-01-2005, 07:34 AM
#6
[EUROTIC]
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Western Australia
Age: 48
Posts: 138
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
my car and new injen. (just a little poke)
Imported it from u guys over there.
http://teamintegrated.org/random/timboinjen.AVI
Imported it from u guys over there.
http://teamintegrated.org/random/timboinjen.AVI
06-06-2005, 05:30 PM
#7
Advanced
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2005
Age: 40
Posts: 65
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
just received the comptech icebox today, waiting for my engine to cool down and get the installing started.. !! will keep posted.. I know it's a quiet intake, but i hope i will hear a big difference from stock...
Trending Topics
06-06-2005, 06:04 PM
#8
Team Owner
Originally Posted by TsxBoy
just received the comptech icebox today, waiting for my engine to cool down and get the installing started.. !! will keep posted.. I know it's a quiet intake, but i hope i will hear a big difference from stock...
06-06-2005, 09:42 PM
#10
Advanced
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2005
Age: 40
Posts: 65
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
installed.. love it.. was a 2 hour process for me.. i had to take out the bumper to take the resonator off.. I think i did it right.. hopefully.. i took the whole bottom stock resonator off, the stock lid, the stock filter.. please tell me i did it right. bring me some relief.. love the sound..
06-06-2005, 10:43 PM
#11
Photography Nerd
Originally Posted by TsxBoy
installed.. love it.. was a 2 hour process for me.. i had to take out the bumper to take the resonator off.. I think i did it right.. hopefully.. i took the whole bottom stock resonator off, the stock lid, the stock filter.. please tell me i did it right. bring me some relief.. love the sound..
06-06-2005, 10:50 PM
#12
Advanced
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2005
Age: 40
Posts: 65
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
i am using the comptech lid, filter, and the pipe that goes behind the wheel well.
i took off: the stock lid, stock filter, and the resonator from the mid bumper and right next to driver side front wheel..
hope i did it correctly...
i had to take off my whole bumper or else i couldn't take the resonator out.. so right now i only have the comptech lid with the stock bottom box, and the pipe from there down, and the comptech filter in the box.. is that correct?
i took off: the stock lid, stock filter, and the resonator from the mid bumper and right next to driver side front wheel..
hope i did it correctly...
i had to take off my whole bumper or else i couldn't take the resonator out.. so right now i only have the comptech lid with the stock bottom box, and the pipe from there down, and the comptech filter in the box.. is that correct?
06-06-2005, 10:54 PM
#14
Advanced
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2005
Age: 40
Posts: 65
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
ok just making sure taking out the whole resonator dosen't hurt anything.. i didn't look at instructions i just kinda did it... i didn't want any sort of check engine light to come on tomorrow. =D.. next mod time... comptech headers!
06-07-2005, 12:11 AM
#15
Drifting
Originally Posted by TsxBoy
ok just making sure taking out the whole resonator dosen't hurt anything.. i didn't look at instructions i just kinda did it... i didn't want any sort of check engine light to come on tomorrow. =D.. next mod time... comptech headers!
06-07-2005, 08:29 AM
#17
Aint Doing Sh*t
I installed my icebox this weekend. That bolt in the front was hell. I had to partially separate the bumper to get it out after trying to reach through the fog light hole for an hour. A small ratchet helped. Overall it is a nice an improvement. Nice growl at WOT.
06-07-2005, 10:27 AM
#21
ABP TSX
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Rep of TX
Posts: 2,061
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Type X
i got quoted 144 shipped for the comptech icebox
that a decent price?
that a decent price?
I have been considering the Comptech IceBox for over a year now. I have the Comptech Exhaust, but I just do not want the interior any louder than it already is with the exhaust. I have put a ton of Dynamat in the trunk/doors and that made an improvement.
I guess when I fix my cracked fog, I will be installing an IceBox at the same time.
06-07-2005, 10:38 AM
#22
Team Owner
Originally Posted by gsclifton
Where did you find that price. That is the best I have seen.
I've seen e-bay prices in the $150 range before shipping so that is really good.jlukja, who wants one the more he reads about it.
06-07-2005, 11:19 AM
#23
OG
Originally Posted by jlukja
I've seen e-bay prices in the $150 range before shipping so that is really good.jlukja, who wants one the more he reads about it.
well my friend has a shop in cali that i ordered all my parts from my 02 civic si for when i had it
i called him up for a price and thats what i was quoted
if u guys want
Email me Hondakid2000@aol.com
and i'll ask if he can do a few for that price
- mike
06-07-2005, 05:16 PM
#24
Advanced
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2005
Age: 40
Posts: 65
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
imo i like the comptech alot more, maybe not more hp gain, but it looks stock and cleaner, and at lower rpm there's no extra noise over stock...
this is a must get for people out there who is planning to get a intake.
this is a must get for people out there who is planning to get a intake.
06-07-2005, 05:18 PM
#25
[EUROTIC]
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Western Australia
Age: 48
Posts: 138
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by DietCoke
Hey Perth, Is that only your intake or do you have any other mods that would change the sound? (i.e. Exhaust)
My exhaust is standard, as is the rest of the engine.
sounds sweet hey
06-07-2005, 06:56 PM
#27
Drifting
Originally Posted by jlukja
Are there additional performance gains if you use a KnN filter with the icebox?
06-21-2005, 05:42 PM
#28
Team Owner
Originally Posted by Type X
well my friend has a shop in cali that i ordered all my parts from my 02 civic si for when i had it
i called him up for a price and thats what i was quoted
if u guys want
Email me Hondakid2000@aol.com
and i'll ask if he can do a few for that price
- mike
i called him up for a price and thats what i was quoted
if u guys want
Email me Hondakid2000@aol.com
and i'll ask if he can do a few for that price
- mike
Awchit, I completely forgot about your post. Oh well, too late now. Just ordered mine and will pick up Saturday.
Any hints/suggestions about the install to make it go smoothly?
06-21-2005, 05:50 PM
#29
Racer
Join Date: May 2004
Location: LA, CA
Age: 41
Posts: 478
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by TsxBoy
O yeah i do have another question for you eurostyle, when you recorded the clip to the injen i notice you said that you were behind the speedo, and when you recorded the comptech one did you put the microphone outside the car? I asked because i thought the comptech sound more agressive than the injen.
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23089
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
rp_guy
Member Cars for Sale
9
07-16-2017 07:33 AM
