gil

hello all:

i finally broke down and bought an AEM CAI. It should arrive toward the end of the week. My questions is simple - is there anything I need to know before I start taking my car apart to install this thing? Does the unit come with good instructions from AEM?


Are there any common pitfalls that a lot of people encounter? I'm usually pretty decent at mechanical items. I used to mess around a little with older cars, but I haven't done too much with cars like ours that have advanced electronics and computers.

After I get this thing installed, I'll probably get a G-Tech to see what type of numbers I'm running. I noticed that I can launch much better now since I have the Comptech springs, so hopefully the CAI will compliment.

as always, any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks!

BigPimp

I hear Chad's FAQ has good instructions, unfortunatelly I dont have a link. Be patient with the install as some screws are hard to get to, especially underneath when taking out the resonator. AEM instructions are not very useful.

gil

thanks for the reply -

does anyone have the link to Chad's page?

thanks,

TypeSKid

Its Chods FAQ. Do a search on it...archives.

Its a very simple install, NovaWhiteTypeS came over and we did it in no time.

The only pain in the ass I ran into was getting that damn splash guard shit or whatever thing that is in the front off.
The little plastic screws were a bitch to get out.

Don't do the bypass valve either. You have to take a hacksaw to the beautiful piece.
And you most likely won't be driving in 2 feet or deeper of water.

You will love the sound of the intake. The resonation and sound are similar to a GSR, Type R, or Prelude with the AEM.

Chris

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

ruvz

Mods, can we finally link this fuckin' FAQ to the board somewhere??

WTF?

TypeSKid

gil

thanks everyone for their help.

i'll try and post some pics when the jobs finished.