foe

Hi, im thinking of buying the new comptech intakes for my cls Is it really worth 250 bucks, how much will it take of 0-60 time, and how much hp will it add, thanks.

H@mmerm@n

Comptech intakes? I don't believe they make one for the CL. The most popular intake is the one from AEM.

technoid

Well, sort of, but not yet. Comptech is working on their Icebox Cold Air Intake, but it won't be released until their supercharger comes out (early next year?). I really like their stuff, although I heard it's gonna have a foam-type filter instead of the preferred K&N gauze in the AEM CAI. However, I'm still gonna wait 'n' see what Comptech comes out with and then decide.

Check their website for more info www.comptechusa.com/

[ 08-19-2001: Message edited by: technoid ]

foe

So i have about 200-300 dollars which i want to spend on improving performance, what do you people think I should get, thanks.

SidVicious

Another $1000 and get headers. :p

Or you can get an AEM CAI for around $300 installed.

If you want better handling (corners), get sway bars from Comptech.



[ 08-20-2001: Message edited by: SidVicious ]

foe

is $ 226.95 good for aem cai Intakes, or can someone post a place where i can get them cheaper, thanks.
http://secure15.dellhost.com/~d30022..._cai_acura.htm
This is where Im thinking of buying from

SidVicious

www.autocarparts.com

foe

Is the sound of intakes bad while regural driving, or does it only sound above 4000 rpm, or will people notice a diffrence while im just driving regularly. Thanks.

HellaWhat

You engine definately sounds louder, but you have to understand that the CL doens't make that much noise in the first place! U can hear a little more growl in the low band simply because the AEM (or intakes in general) don't have all the sound-absorbing, engine restricitng properties that the stock airboxes have. The biggest difference is when ur car hits VTEC, man does it sound mean!

technoid

I noticed that you live in Connecticut. I lived there for a few years, and you've got some GREAT "twisties" in your state! So, SidVicious makes an excellent point and I agree: the "performance mod" you most definitely gotta do first is the Comptech sways.

Red Rider

I just got the AEM intake and i love that growl. But if your budget is $300, i'd get the sways first. They make a huge difference in an area where the CL-S needs it.

foe

I have a story for that Do you know the town of weston, lots of twisted back small roads and hills, so I let my cousin try the backroads, he never did them before. this was a couple of weeks after I got the car, and all of the sudden a dear ran in front of the car, my cousin slammed the brakes and the car stopped really fast, I didnt even feel the abs go on.

foe

Can sways actually help you against loosing control of the car?

foe

Im thinking Ill get the sways in here, but I dont really want the car to growl under normal driving, do you guys still think i should get it, is there anyway to make it sound less, thanks.

EricL

The sound of the AEM CAI is quite loud from 5000- to 7000-rpm with WOT (Wide Open Throttle). When driving around "normally", the car is quiet. There are some "small" noises that it emits when starting up and shutting down (little hissing noises).

I'm pretty sure a "quieter" version of the system could be developed, but most people like the intake growl at WOT. So, there are ways to silence the growl, but it would be a project...

foe

I dont care if it growls during wot, but Its corny when your backing out of a praking space at 5 miles per hour, and your intake growls

Zapata

It's not going to growl unless you are in HIGH RPM's.....it won't happen in reverse.