Artwork

Hey,

I did couple of searches but did not find a ton of info...

Anyway I was looking for some info on which intake works the best for my 03' CL-S.

I was leaning towards the AEM CAI, but I wanted to make sure this is the best choice.

What do you think?

Linner

that or the icebox, now its just a choice of sound

Artwork

How do they differ in sound?

UNCTYPE-S

aem is the loudest, as comptech is just a tad louder then stock, but the comptech one performs better.

search...this has been beaten to death.

Artwork

OK I will search again...but sometimes it is hard to find info when your really not sure what to look for.

UNCTYPE-S

type in "aem cai" "aem intake" "comptech intake" "icebox"

there will be tons

farberstyle

to make it easy, most of what you will find will be aem for sound, icebox for power.

babyblue

well said...

ToKiE

can you feel the different between the two?

AkuraCLS

i'd go AEM

ctsport

I'd go IceBox.

farberstyle

we should make a new thread debating the two!

UNCTYPE-S

^but it doesnt solve anything.

drewJ32A2

the aem website has on its dyno test it has a larger hp gain than what the dyno test on the icebox on comptechs website results

NiteQwill

Ehh marketing... I have the AEM, I love the power and sound. The power b/t both intakes is negligible, it's better to compare price vs. price.

EricL

It's easier to get to the Comptech air filter.

I have the AEM, and if I had to do it again, I'd put in the Comptech.

If and when the AEM breaks, I'll put in a Comptech.

As you said, the sound of the AEM is great, but getting to the filter is not as easy as it should be. In that regard, the Comptech wins hand down.

The AEM does make an awesome sound (“Talledaga 500 special”) at WOT and 6K. On a cold day, it will definitely get the attention of "marginal" drivers next to you.