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Old 01-24-2009, 07:28 PM
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Generic eBay CAI or Name brand??

Fellow Aziners,

I want to get a CAI for my '01 and did a lil searching but i see a lot of mixed reviews. Some say go P2R/CT Icebox FTW and some say a generic CAI would do just fine(with k&n filter).

How many of you guys are running those eBay CAI's and how do they perform? Or should I just pony up the extra dough and go ahead with a P2R or an Icebox?

I also plan on getting headers in the very near future.
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Acura...Q5fAccessories


I got this one. Quality= Good
Fitment 8 out of 10.


Saved a lot of doe by not buying AEM.
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Kool!! I was leaning towards something like this.
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Originally Posted by CH46ESeaKnight
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Acura...Q5fAccessories


I got this one. Quality= Good
Fitment 8 out of 10.


Saved a lot of doe by not buying AEM.
Your gonna need a K&N 3" cone filter for that too though.
Old 01-24-2009, 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by GhettoNinja06
Your gonna need a K&N 3" cone filter for that too though.
I just used the one that came with it.
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Originally Posted by CH46ESeaKnight
I just used the one that came with it.
Whatever works but some air filters that come with the ebay intakes are cheap as sh*t and have glue and crap on the insides of the filters that can get sucked up and screw up your engine. Personaly, I use the one that came with my ebay intake and it looks great. Just depends. I have seen and heard horror storys on some crappy air filters..
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I got the AEM for 100 dollars on ebay from AEM direct. Good choice on my part.
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For somthinh like an intake an ebay one should be ok. I had an AEM brand cold air intake on my cl before I turrbo`d it but ive used ebay intakes before with no issues.
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Originally Posted by CH46ESeaKnight
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Acura...Q5fAccessories


I got this one. Quality= Good
Fitment 8 out of 10.


Saved a lot of doe by not buying AEM.
says type s... know if it fits a cl-p?
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Originally Posted by BIGBOOMER77
says type s... know if it fits a cl-p?

Oh, I don't know. Check his store. He might have something, I did see a lot on ebay that say "Non type s"
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Originally Posted by CH46ESeaKnight
Oh, I don't know. Check his store. He might have something, I did see a lot on ebay that say "Non type s"
thanks ill do just that...
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pls correct me if i'm mistaken, but isn't the so-called "name brand" intakes (aem,injen,fujita, etc) have the carb certification & that is why they cost more than the "run of the mill" (ebay,self-made, etc) ones, and also are less likely to get a "fix-it ticket" from the folks-in-blue?
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Originally Posted by Batosai
pls correct me if i'm mistaken, but isn't the so-called "name brand" intakes (aem,injen,fujita, etc) have the carb certification & that is why they cost more than the "run of the mill" (ebay,self-made, etc) ones, and also are less likely to get a "fix-it ticket" from the folks-in-blue?

Yea, but the last fix it ticket did not cost me anything. A name brand CAI cost almost $300. Besides when was the last time a cop asked to see under the hood? Maybe if your racing, but then a fix-it tickect is the least of your worries. Or if you have a stupid loud exhaust, they might ask.

But you do have a valid point.
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I have an Ebay intake and love it. Just like an AEM without the sticker. It's similar to this one...http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Acura...3A1|240%3A1318
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I went with name brand because i got a good deal. But i guess i would have gone name brand either way lol
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Originally Posted by CH46ESeaKnight
Yea, but the last fix it ticket did not cost me anything. A name brand CAI cost almost $300. Besides when was the last time a cop asked to see under the hood? Maybe if your racing, but then a fix-it tickect is the least of your worries. Or if you have a stupid loud exhaust, they might ask.
But you do have a valid point.
I guess if you could find a good deal on a name brand one, then it's all good. I don't have a very loud exhaust (tanabe cat-back) w/ deleted intake resonator & exhaust resonator...still no hassles *knock on wood* will most likely be installing cai soon, but not sure which brand yet..
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on the feedback fellas.
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in the same predicament as you.

I've seen a couple of intakes that have developed holes in the side of them though, anyone know how common this problem is?
Old 01-26-2009, 03:22 PM
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i'd get the Comptech one (which is what i got), or the AEM
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