I was looking at installing a Cold Air Intake on my car, but have little knowledge of the car under the hood. The Acura Dealership i got o is off the map with their price. My question is: What is the difficulty range when installing these things. I have read some of the manufacturers state that it easy to install, and requires no drilling or anything. Just simply install the brackets and that’s it. Before I go out and spend the money I want to be sure. Thanks to everyone who can help!!

 

It is a 3 on a 1-10 scale... No driiling needed. If you want a bypass valve, a little cutting of the CAI is needed, but still no big deal.

Go for it...

 

Very simple. Probably one of the easiest mods to install.

 

i put a AEM CAI and it was not so hard....it was rather easy i'd say all i had to do was cit the CAI for the bypass.......

 

Thanks folks for the help.. I am not to inclined to mess with my car under the hood. These newer type engines out today are too complex. I will give it a shot after hearing your replies. Thanks again!

 

It's not too hard. Actually, it is harder to uninstall it than install it. The factory airbox is down a hole in the CL and it's kind of hard to get to. Once you get to it from under the bumper by removing the cover, it's easy.

 

Just don't let Amir help you with the install and you should be OK.

 

Where did I put that clicky thingy?

 

Here it is:

http://www.acura-cl.com/forums/showt...threadid=42854

 

Amir is just Sad!!!

 

 

Oh man...this Amir guy had some major issues.!!!

I don't know if I should bad or laugh at this guy. What the hell.... Is it harder than it looks? I don't want to be the next 11 hour mechanic on duty LOL... I still thing I can do this myself! Does anyone know which is the best CAI for the CL. I have a '01 CL S-Type 6 speed AT. Pretty much all stock. No mods..YET!!

I am not looking of a huge boost in HP, but it would be nice to have a little with a better gas mileage! Thanks for the help!

 

that sounds like quite a mod to me!

 

best CAI i dont know i have a AEM CAI and i like it but i was going to get the CT intake i dont nkow really but i'd so the CT or the AEM i could be wrong but i have a AEM and im happy witht the results i got it was my 1st mod hope my info was helpful.....try asking other ACL members for feedback IceColdCL

 

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I have a '01 CL S-Type 6 speed AT. Pretty much all stock. No mods..YET!!


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Yea thats a great mod I remember someone photoshopping a 6speed shifter behind an autostick and its looked funny, maybe he got that model. Did you order the CAI model for the MT or AT, either way it may not fit your car

 

Sorry folks...I don't have a 6 speed transmission. that was a mis-type. I have the stock 5speed transmission. My apologies for the confusion. A big oops for me

 

I have the AEM. You really don't need to order the separate valve. As for installation, I would caution you to be careful after you have installed the filter, DO NOT put back one plastic screw for the plastic panel under the car near the the filter. Otherwise, you will puncture the filter without knowing it. Some members in the past have done it. Use plastic tie instead of the screw for the panel. The whole process is not difficult, just time consuming Very time consuming for some people

 

No, he's actually a funny nice guy! Not too handy with the tools but a good guy nonetheless!

 

No problem man. It gave me something to smile about at work today

 

A guy I know stated that installing a Cold Air Intake would be useless, and that I should look into buying a vchip or something. I believe it is some type of sensor you put in front the ECU to trick into performing at rates it would not normally perform at. Something about it kicking the RPM's needed to get the vtec down to about 3000 or so. What do you folks think about this? I am hesitant to do any thing like that!


Oh yeah..why the hell didn't Acura put the darned fog lights switch in. It sucks that they wired into the wiring harness for the low beams...

Thanks for the help..the Noob!

 

Holy shit!!!!! That is the funniest install write up I have ever read. That's a keeper!

 

The Vtec switchover is pretty much at the best spot in the rev band to have it. Not sure what the vchip is though.

 

Yeah..I think that the set rev band for the vtec is good as well. I am not out to race anyone..well, maybe a few for fun, but nothing major. A guy I work with bought a 2003 Maxima, fully loaded with a 6 speed. He has several mods done to it..headers, new intake (CAI I believe), exhaust, HID unit installed, and thinking about NOS. I told him he would damage his engine quickly by running NOS, but he is crazy enough to do it. His car is fast as hell. Chirps the tires in third gear. I don't want anything like that, but I would like to take those darned punks that had mommy and daddy buy them their ride! Fudge those guys LOL!

 

I wouldn’t take this guys advice.
The CAI adds a documented 8-12 Horsepower and there is no “chip” for our car at this time.
I don’t think he knows the CL-S too well.

Shawn S

 

I see...... I have read about the "chip thingie" on other posts. It is basically some type of chip harness that piggy backs off of the ECU. Not an actual chip, but some type of device that tells the ECU to richin the mixture or turn on or off the vtec. Basically the information going into the computer, and changes the data to make the car perform better. It is expensive though, but it quite useful. I wish I could have more info on it, but it does exist I have seen it. Oh well. No worries!

 

damn pricks

every time i see a intake thread, my smile goes upside down

 

oh, c'mon amir... It's all in fun. I am sure we have all done something we felt should have been a little quicker.. If only we all had known where the litte "clicky thingie" was... LOL

 

You should be proud of that post it's a classic! If I were you I would just play it off like it was a gag and make fun of everyone for believing it.

 

yeah we all have made mistakes but hey look on the bright side maybe next time it will take you sooner to put an Intake on