1) Any warranty issues with this? My only worry is that they could try to screw me by blaming an unrelated future problem on the CAI when it really isn't. Basically, I do not want them just to say mods void your warranty, period.

2) Sound... is it louder during regular driving? ie under 3000 rpms, highway etc.

3) Does the K&N do a poorer job of filtering to increase air flow? (things i have heard)

4) Do you all recommend the bypass valve just for rain/snow considering I never will attempt to traverse a deep puddle.

5) What is a fair price for installation, or if it is that easy to do it myself, what tools will i need?

6) Does ANY cutting or alteration that is not easily reversible take place?

7) Do you think I could lose a 10th off 0-60 starting with just this? Have any of you seen mpg improvements when driving regularly?

Thanks, I love this board!

 

1. No
2. No
3. No
4. Yes for peace of mind
5. About $40
6. Not that I am aware of.
7. The highly calibrated "butt dyno" says yes. No professional measurement. Mileage increased by approx 2MPG.

 

http://www.wizardsworks.org/chod/acura

look at the FAQ to answer your questions.

 

OK... since there's only a few replies...I'll try to help you too. Some of my answers may be inaccurate, so hopefully the guys with the AEM will pop in here!!

1) Shouldn't be any warranty issues. Some dealers are cooler then others, but the warranty cannot be void unless they can prove without a doubt that the intake caused the problem. Just a side note, I have a Weapon-R intake and my car has passed inspection and the dealer no problem

2) no, same sound during regular driving... it gets a little ballzy sounding when VTEC kicks in though... man what a great sound

3) I have not heard the K&N thing. If you're comparing it to stock, the K&N improves flow

4) Personally, I would recommend the by-pass. If you're driving in rain and snow, a $45 part will protect your engine. One thing I can guarantee is that if your engine seizes b/c it gets water in it... that won't be fixed under warranty

5) You should be able to do it yourself. Between the FAQ in my sig and the stuff on here, you should be fine

6) The only cuttin required is then installing the by-pass valve, but that cutting takes place on the intake itself... nothing needs to be cut on the car

7) you should lose a tenth from this and the MPG should improve if you can keep your foot off the gas pedal!!

Hope that helps!!

[ 07-25-2001: Message edited by: juniorbean ]

 

1)The only warranty issue will be due to water entering the throttle body while traversing 2 ft. puddles.

2)Under normal driving conditions, you cannot tell its there. When you hit about 3500-4000 rpms and really put your foot down, you hear the sweet roar. (especially in tunnels)

3)As long as the filter is cleaned and well oiled at regular intervals you will be fine. Metro areas will get the filter dirty quicker.

4)I haven't installed the bypass valve yet and I have been driven through some big storms w/o incident. But I purchased the valve and will be installing soon as a safety measure.

5)I installed mine and I am not adept with tools. Do a search for Chod's FAQ's. The instructions for installation are great. The ones that AEM send SUCK.

6)No alterations will be done to the car that cannot be reversed. As long as you keep all the stock components, everything can be put back the way it was w/o anyone knowing.

7)I don't know about exact times, but people have stated there is about a 5-10hp increase. Even if there is not that much of a performance increase by numbers, get it. The sound is intoxicating.

I hope this helps. More experienced CL owners will probably give you better detailed info. Visit Chod's FAQ's. It is a must for new owners. In the meantime good luck with your car and happy cruising.

 

I thought the maintenance issue was 50,000 miles on the K&N filter?

Oh yeah, I forgot to mention, if you do it yourself, make sure you get on of those click thingies!

 

Well, depending on where you drive and the conditions, it is advisable to clean and oil on a regular basis. I live in NY so the conditions are pretty bad. I used to clean my Maxima's K&N filter every 15000-20000 miles.
Oh yeah, don't start the installation after 10pm. Otherwise, it will take you 11hrs to finish.

 

hahahaha I remember reading about the 11 hours thing, poor guy. Can anyone recommend a QUALITY place to have it installed for a decent labor price ie <$100 in the NOVA area - tysons, reston, sterling, ashburn-? Thanks for the responses!

 

I did my installation myself without any problems. Before the installation, the only car work I had ever done myself was changing the oil...

The installation requires a socket wrench (or click thingie for Amir ) with 9mm and 10mm sockets, a flat-head screwdriver, and a philips-head screwdriver. If you get the bypass valve, you'll need a hacksaw or something to cut a section out of the new intake pipe. A nicer jack than the one that came with the car is useful, but not required. That's it as far as tools.

It took me about an hour to cut the pipe for the bypass, and about three more hours to install it in 95 degree weather.

So... I'd say that's worth $40, maybe even $80 for installation, but if you don't do it yourself, you might not appreciate the intake as much.

 

What do you plan on doing when you see a
deep puddle?

Bypass valve is cheap insurance, imho.
By the way, do the install yourself. It is
easy and fun WITH THE PROPER EQUIPMENT.
You also need pliers to unhook the hoses.
I will put a summary of what you need on my CAI install page in my sig.

Thanks to the dissapearance of 'X', my
instructions are now slightly incomplete.
I will update the site tonight.

 

I did the install myself as well and found it fun because I learned as I went and now have more confidence about messing around under the hood. Now, we're not talking rocket science here, but still, I know how some might feel when they start pulling off hoses and disconnecting things that already look pretty and new as mine did..... You can't do it with the AEM directions that come with it - they are absolutely hopeless. Still, the job is definitely doable by anyone with a little bit of savvy and some balls to give it a go!

I love mine!