Comptech vs. AEM
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Comptech vs. AEM
Whats a better choice for 2003 cls 6sp?
AEM cold air intake or Comptech Icebox?
Im not sure what the dyno is on AEM but Comptech says the
Icebox has a max 14hp gain @ 6000 Rpm!
AEM cold air intake or Comptech Icebox?
Im not sure what the dyno is on AEM but Comptech says the
Icebox has a max 14hp gain @ 6000 Rpm!
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Search. There are plenty of threads discussing this. Similar power increase. AEM gives more sound though. I just ordered an AEM cai from Excelerate today
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The AEM is way better sounding... and quite frankly I doubt that the CT produces any more power. The large cone shaped filter provides unrestricted high volume airflow.
A friend of mine went for the CT and after he heard my AEM regretted it.
A friend of mine went for the CT and after he heard my AEM regretted it.
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I ended up going AEM. I asked the same question about power gains before I made my purchase. The answer I got from research and survey was that power was about the same, but AEM has a louder sound. I added XS Power Headers and I am in love with the sound of my car now! I don't think I've listened to the radio since I paired the two!
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I have to agree with the majority of posters on this thread. My aem is nice and sounds great, and I really doubt that the CT icebox could produce significantly more HP. Also, don't forget at speed, a CAI is more effective, as the air is being forced into it, somewhat of a ram air effect. (assuming there is a hole for the air to go through).
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Originally Posted by Glasuan
I have to agree with the majority of posters on this thread. My aem is nice and sounds great, and I really doubt that the CT icebox could produce significantly more HP. Also, don't forget at speed, a CAI is more effective, as the air is being forced into it, somewhat of a ram air effect. (assuming there is a hole for the air to go through).
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Originally Posted by Glasuan
Icebox is not a CAI, it works differently as far i can tell based on pictures.
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Originally Posted by Glasuan
I have to agree with the majority of posters on this thread. My aem is nice and sounds great, and I really doubt that the CT icebox could produce significantly more HP. Also, don't forget at speed, a CAI is more effective, as the air is being forced into it, somewhat of a ram air effect. (assuming there is a hole for the air to go through).
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I respect everyone's opinions, and I realize that the Icebox is a CAI. But how can a tube with a filter gain more HP than another tube with a filter. For you smartasses out there, I realize that the Icebox is more than a tube with a filter, but if anything you would think that would be more constrictive.
If you actually put ice in the Icebox, I can understand higher gains (possibly), but otherwise I doubt any difference at all.
If you actually put ice in the Icebox, I can understand higher gains (possibly), but otherwise I doubt any difference at all.
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Originally Posted by tnobori1
I respect everyone's opinions, and I realize that the Icebox is a CAI. But how can a tube with a filter gain more HP than another tube with a filter. For you smartasses out there, I realize that the Icebox is more than a tube with a filter, but if anything you would think that would be more constrictive.
If you actually put ice in the Icebox, I can understand higher gains (possibly), but otherwise I doubt any difference at all.![2 Cents](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/2cents.gif)
If you actually put ice in the Icebox, I can understand higher gains (possibly), but otherwise I doubt any difference at all.
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Let us all know how it goes putting some ice in your icebox :rof: Maybe try some dry ice
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Either way what the hell is +3 or +4 horsepower at the crank going to equate to at the wheels, like +1 horsepower? There's no way you're going to be able to feel the difference between the two, so go with what sound you want, quiet or loud. Decision made.
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The Icebox's air intake location is in a better location to pickup the cool air. I'd also feel much better about using the Icebox in wet conditions then I would using the AEM intake.
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Originally Posted by SuperTrooper169
Either way what the hell is +3 or +4 horsepower at the crank going to equate to at the wheels, like +1 horsepower? There's no way you're going to be able to feel the difference between the two, so go with what sound you want, quiet or loud. Decision made.
Also as excelerate has said comptech is closed to this argument is worthless unless he can find a used one
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Originally Posted by spdy0001
Actually the dyno numbers are wheel horse power and they are 9hp vs 14hp. So your gaining 5hp at the wheels. I agree that even at 5hp you might not notice a difference but Power > Sound and it is a better design
Also as excelerate has said comptech is closed to this argument is worthless unless he can find a used one
Also as excelerate has said comptech is closed to this argument is worthless unless he can find a used one
In Lord Helmets absence to this thread I'll do it for him... you know Injen makes a CAI for us too, right?!
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In order to truly know the difference, they both need to use the same exact car, under the same conditions. I just truly don't see how Comptech's box could be so much better that it nets 5 whp. This is a opinion of course, so don't go blasting me.
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Originally Posted by spdy0001
But isn't the factory intake just a tube with a filter? So your out to disprove the known dyno-graphs?
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Let us all know how it goes putting some ice in your icebox :rof: Maybe try some dry ice
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Secondly, the stock intake is not just a tube with a filter. I don't know why you're playing dumb, but I'm sure you've seen that there are several compartments to it.
I am not out to disprove dyno-graphs, but we all know that companies can fudge figures to make things seem better.
Clearly, you're (correct spelling) out to be a smartass when I was just asking a serious question... In the future, keep your (correct spelling) fucking mouth shut!
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Originally Posted by TheWeez
The Icebox's air intake location is in a better location to pickup the cool air. I'd also feel much better about using the Icebox in wet conditions then I would using the AEM intake.
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Originally Posted by tnobori1
If you actually put ice in the Icebox, I can understand higher gains (possibly), but otherwise I doubt any difference at all.
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Originally Posted by tnobori1
Clearly, you're (correct spelling) out to be a smartass when I was just asking a serious question... In the future, keep your (correct spelling) fucking mouth shut!
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Hey if you stay stupid shit your going to get smart ass answers. If you can't handle it I don't think you will stay around too long.
Don't worry though your not the first and won't be the last person to make a dumb ass post
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Originally Posted by spdy0001
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Hey if you stay stupid shit your going to get smart ass answers. If you can't handle it I don't think you will stay around too long.
Don't worry though your not the first and won't be the last person to make a dumb ass post
Just a few threads pertaining to the "ice in the icebox" thing. Like I said earlier, I don't own an Icebox, so I don't have any way of verifying this stuff. I was asking a question... Furthermore, it stands to reason that colder air (from ice) could help gains. My original post was asking the question "how can one CAI be better than another?" The "better placement" answer makes sense. If you want to ridicule someone, ridicule the people who posted the following info.
Mfg padding #s with ice pack in front of CAI
https://acurazine.com/forums/archive...hp/t-4413.html
Dry Ice Icebox (silly question because of CO2)
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...=inside+icebox
Icebox designed to put ice cubes in
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...t=cubes+icebox
On a side note, I do think its funny that spdy0001 still doesn't know the difference between "your" and "you're" at the age of 25.
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http://www.acura-cl.com/forums/showthread.php?t=98338
Go there for some real #'s comparing the AEM to the Icebox. Yes there is a difference, but its not 7 hp.
Go there for some real #'s comparing the AEM to the Icebox. Yes there is a difference, but its not 7 hp.