Comptech or AEM????
06-13-2001, 03:31 PM
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Comptech or AEM????
Hey guys, just wondering if you think there will be a BIG difference between the Comptech CAI(when it comes out) and the AEM CAI.
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06-13-2001, 03:35 PM
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i've been wondering this too, i've heard the comptech is an air cooler intake. That you can put ice and stuff into it. 
06-13-2001, 03:40 PM
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Comptech won't be done for a while. They said on the site that it will be done when the supercharger is done. I'm going to wait for the Comptech. Meanwhile, i'll get a K&N or a Comptech filter.
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by CLpower:
i've been wondering this too, i've heard the comptech is an air cooler intake. That you can put ice and stuff into it.</font>
i've been wondering this too, i've heard the comptech is an air cooler intake. That you can put ice and stuff into it.
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06-13-2001, 03:45 PM
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I think a CAI along the lines of the AEM design is the best performance you're gonna get from any intake modifications. You're basically ramming outside temp. air into your engine. I don't think that cooling or heating up air will make a big performance factor..
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06-13-2001, 03:46 PM
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woops heheh typo 
MikeB said that the cold box(CAI) will be done with the SC is done.....since they will be developing both at the same time.
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MikeB said that the cold box(CAI) will be done with the SC is done.....since they will be developing both at the same time. ------------------
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what about the price difference though. arghhhhhhh!!!!! Why on earth did I order the Xephyr. 2 Months of no CAI in my car wasted.
I think I just might get the AEM.
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I think I just might get the AEM.
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06-13-2001, 03:50 PM
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ruv,
"I don't think that cooling or heating up air will make a big performance factor"
Uhhhhh, huh? Heating no. Cooling, HELL YES!
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"I don't think that cooling or heating up air will make a big performance factor"
Uhhhhh, huh? Heating no. Cooling, HELL YES!
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06-13-2001, 03:53 PM
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Go ahead and get the AEM. Why wait on the Comptech??? Chances are it will also cost more, and provide the exact same performance.
An intake is an intake. I'm ordering my AEM this monday.
An intake is an intake. I'm ordering my AEM this monday.
06-13-2001, 03:57 PM
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by TypeSKid:
Go ahead and get the AEM. Why wait on the Comptech??? Chances are it will also cost more, and provide the exact same performance.
An intake is an intake. I'm ordering my AEM this monday.</font>
Go ahead and get the AEM. Why wait on the Comptech??? Chances are it will also cost more, and provide the exact same performance.
An intake is an intake. I'm ordering my AEM this monday.
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06-13-2001, 03:57 PM
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True Just would feel more comfortable knowing it came from comptech. I guess it depends. Will have to take a look at the design and see what other people say.
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Just would feel more comfortable knowing it came from comptech. I guess it depends. Will have to take a look at the design and see what other people say. ------------------
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06-13-2001, 04:08 PM
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'icebox' intakes usually have an area where you can put ice cubes in order to cool down the intake air. it makes sense when your making runs, it will help your times by a few tenths of a second. but its useless if your a normal street driver.
the comptech also looks better and probably puts out less hissing noises
id get get the aem. youll be here for another year before the comptech is released
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the comptech also looks better and probably puts out less hissing noises
id get get the aem. youll be here for another year before the comptech is released
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06-13-2001, 04:23 PM
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true, that's why i want to wait and see what they come up with. Will the go with the icebox alone or come out with a standard CAI .
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06-13-2001, 04:36 PM
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The AEM delivers all that one should expect from an air intake, there are pretty much pioneers, (look how many other filters used thier designed bypass value). Why wait a year for a part that WILL be more expensive and can not possibly yield much more performance than the reasonable and should I mention availible AEM CAI? Now a supercharger, that's the stuff dreams are made of
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06-13-2001, 04:53 PM
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I hear what you are saying BUT just because am is the best now doesn't mean that Comptech can't come up with something better.
SC would be nice but the more that i think about it the more i think that it might be best suited for the 6speedCLS and not what we have. That's alot of power to put to the FWD car. Close to 340 horse might be alot for the CV joint and the auto tranny to handle. If you get the entire package for the car to function at it's peak. SC, headers, CAI, Fuel Pressure Regulator....that's like 8g's worth of work. That's not even considering what if any work will have to be done on the tranny. Might be more cost effective to get turbo with an intercooler. Not sure why Comptech doesn't develop one. I mentioned it on the site and MikeB said that it raises heat issues. Wait and see I guess.
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SC would be nice but the more that i think about it the more i think that it might be best suited for the 6speedCLS and not what we have. That's alot of power to put to the FWD car. Close to 340 horse might be alot for the CV joint and the auto tranny to handle. If you get the entire package for the car to function at it's peak. SC, headers, CAI, Fuel Pressure Regulator....that's like 8g's worth of work. That's not even considering what if any work will have to be done on the tranny. Might be more cost effective to get turbo with an intercooler. Not sure why Comptech doesn't develop one. I mentioned it on the site and MikeB said that it raises heat issues. Wait and see I guess.
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06-13-2001, 04:57 PM
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Get the AEM intake now, and then the CompTech later next year when it comes out.
I know all you big balling CL-S owners can afford it.
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Get the AEM you wont have any regrets.
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Zapata:
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by CLpower:
i've been wondering this too, i've heard the comptech is an air cooler intake. That you can put ice and stuff into it.</font>
i've been wondering this too, i've heard the comptech is an air cooler intake. That you can put ice and stuff into it.
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Rock Dog:
CAI by Igloo. Ice and a six pack!
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CAI by Igloo. Ice and a six pack!
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06-13-2001, 06:31 PM
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It'll be nice to see what the Comptech looks like. Although it terms of performance all CAIs should be in the same horsepower range right?
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by thundercls:
It'll be nice to see what the Comptech looks like. Although it terms of performance all CAIs should be in the same horsepower range right?
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It'll be nice to see what the Comptech looks like. Although it terms of performance all CAIs should be in the same horsepower range right?
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06-13-2001, 06:41 PM
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Here's one reason to just go with the AEM...
http://www.acura-cl.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/006709.html
http://www.acura-cl.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/006709.html
06-14-2001, 03:21 AM
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by cl-driver:
i have a aem cai. except for the install i am very satisfied with it. it gives a nice roar above 3500-4000 rpm. the customer service is also excellent.</font>
i have a aem cai. except for the install i am very satisfied with it. it gives a nice roar above 3500-4000 rpm. the customer service is also excellent.</font>
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i did the install myself. the instructions that the aem cai came with were horrible. if you do a search here, there are very good installation instructions as well as pictures. also, i am not mechanically adept so it was a little difficult. but after driving with the cai and hearing it roar, it was all worth it.
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