got an icebox intake for my 01 CL. the install looks involved.... (like removing the bumper...R U serious???) is it easier than it sounds or am I better off taking to a shop/dealer?

 

do a search, you don't need to remove the bumper

it's an easy install IMHO

 

you don't have to remove the bumpter but it makes it a little easier to work with... it was pretty easy to take the bumpter off.. if i remeber correctly directions to remove the bumper come with the icebox...

 

about how long did it take to install?

 

most people do intakes themselves but i am not to advanved mechanically so i had someone help me out

 

I put mine on.

It took about an hour.

 

about 2 hrs cause I didn't have all the right parts. u can do the install by removing the front left tire and the fender guard. simple DIY.

 

I say DIY. I didnt remove the whole bumper, just popped the clips on the drivers side off and pulled it out a little. That was more than enough room to get the job done.

 

I did it just by turing the steering wheel all the way to the left. Took me about an hour and it was my first intake install.

 

when I had my icebox, it took a solid hour...just cause you want to make sure you have everything secure. I later put on my AEM CAI and it took 30 mins.

 

thanks for the input---I guess I'll give it a shot.....

 

diy I plan on putting mine on as soon as I get in the mood to do it

 

there's a panel under the stock airbox location that can be unscrewed and pulled back to gain access to the area behind the bumper where the elbow pipe connects to the comptech intake housing. opening up that panel will also allow you to remove the stock resonator box.

all you have to do is unscrew some of those plastic screws and pull out the clips. You'll see what i mean when you jack up the car and look under the front bumper.

 

i had mine installed even though i heard it was an easy install. i didnt wanna screw with anything and it was only a $50 install from a reputable shop and they did an excellent job.