im thinking about getting an injen CAI for 209$ shipped, but i remember reading something about the intake sucking in water and killing the whole car..... i live in seattle where it rains allllllll the time so i was wonder if it's even a big possibility for it to suck in water or what could i buy to prevent that from happening, i looked around and saw a heat shield/ splash gaurd and was wonder if this would help prevent my intake from sucking it water


HEAT SHILED / SPLASH GAURD http://www.ptuning.com/html/Item-Des...niversal%20Fit

 

That won't help. The only way you're going to hydrolock your engine is if you completely submerge the intake in water. You'd have to drive through a 18-24" deep puddle for it to be submerged.

 

ya, i drive in rain all the time, never had a problem.

 

Several of us also live in Seattle and Portland. No issues.

 

I wonder if that'll really help as a heat shield?

 

ok thanks guys, im going to order my injen intake online for 209$ i asked around and i think installation would cost me about 80$ does that sound right?? the only reason i want to do this is because i lost to one of my friends integra yesterday.....i think everything was stock, i was doing well in first gear until i swiched into secon (manual tiptronic) im hoping by adding this intake it will give my tsx a lil more power to be able to beat that integra.....

 

What kinda integra was he driving and how much did you lose by? Anyhow, you should try doing the installation yourself and save that $80 bucks. It's not too hard and if you run into any problems, we'll help you out

 

myself? i know nothing about cars...... does it come with instructiosn made specially for the tsx? and how long might it take someone like me who doesnt know anything install it? how much would it cost for a acura dealer to install it for you?

 

anyone have pic of step by step of their injen intake installation?

 

Search my friend:
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4645
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10588
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6846

Ricecake's pics weren't loading for me but she might still have them on her computer.

 

It's not hard at all...
Click here and take a look!!

 

Hey CarKc.... I drive an auto PWP Tsx ... it helps alot to stay in auto mode. Unless you are familiar with the shifting point. Your car is alot faster in auto mode. If you use "Tip" your second gear will kill you..... The honda Auto tranny is made to give best performance. Obviously it wont be better than a standard car cause they can match revs but I think the auto mode is better than Tip .... Tip is only for downshifting when you wanna pass someone ....

just my two cents ...

 

what am i suppose to use to open that link??

 

Adobe Acrobat

 

Thanks Dan!!

 

Just a quick word on availability of Injen CAI's PN: RD1430P, they're going for $194.30USD with free shipping at www.optionimports.com

Best price I've been able to find so far. Having it shipped to a mate in Chelan who's going to foward it on to me in Australia. With the exchange rate as good as it is, and avoiding customs duties by having other items included to make it a gift, I'm going to save a bundle!