Getting sick of my AEM V2
07-31-2004, 02:17 PM
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Getting sick of my AEM V2
I drove my friend's stock type-s last night and it really made me want to get rid of the AEM V2 in my '02 TL-P (and swap out these god awful TL-P stock rims+tires). It reminded me that loud doesn't mean fast. I had become so used to the sound of my car, that i totally forgot what a stock TL sounds like. Sure, the CAI sounds sorta cool under WOT, but it makes my car a LOT louder, even at idle. It kinda makes me feel like one of those riced out civics on the road, that are loud as hell but go no where fast. :'(
No real point to this post.. just felt like I hadda share.
No real point to this post.. just felt like I hadda share.
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07-31-2004, 03:32 PM
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Did you notice a HP/TQ gain at all?? Or just sound? According to their page it's the "best intake on the market, even better than their regular CAI." I'm debating on to get this or the CT Icebox...
07-31-2004, 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by bacardi151
Did you notice a HP/TQ gain at all?? Or just sound? According to their page it's the "best intake on the market, even better than their regular CAI." I'm debating on to get this or the CT Icebox...
08-01-2004, 12:03 PM
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Does the Ice box cause the engine to sound louder? I wanted to put a CAI in my 02 TL-S but thought it would cause the engine to get to loud. The reason I got the TL in the first place was it was a classy car with some nuts, I thing a loud car is kinda played out. I hate seeing a piece of crap 4 cyl with some muffler on the back which makes it sound like a 350.
08-01-2004, 02:58 PM
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Does the Ice box cause the engine to sound louder? I wanted to put a CAI in my 02 TL-S but thought it would cause the engine to get to loud. The reason I got the TL in the first place was it was a classy car with some nuts, I thing a loud car is kinda played out. I hate seeing a piece of crap 4 cyl with some muffler on the back which makes it sound like a 350.
For the most part, you'll never notice the Comptech Icebox though. If you're looking for the performance gain without the noise, I'd definitely recommend the Icebox.
sigh.... comptech is the way i shall go then
08-01-2004, 07:17 PM
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get the icebox homie...I'm the same way as you...I got annoyed of the loud intakes after a while...after research I went w/ the IceBox and I couldn't be happier. It sounds basically stock with a little bit of a deeper tone to the engine note (well, the headers help add to that sound too 
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08-01-2004, 07:36 PM
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I don't know if it's just the AEM V2, but the goddamn HUMMING noise it makes at idle is pretty intolerable. I get woken up on the wkends by it when my dad takes my car out in the morning. (my bedroom window is usu. open and it faces the driveway) The loud hissing is also really annoying when you have the accelerator pressed lightly.
Does the Injen+Icebox not have these problems?
Does the Injen+Icebox not have these problems?
08-01-2004, 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Elementz
IMHO you shoulda got the Injen CAI......barely audible under normal driving conditions, and very loud under WOT.
But I love when is WOT, just so loud!!!
Would changing to K&N filter help reducing the noise in normal driving conditions?
Help...
08-01-2004, 08:55 PM
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A short ram makes more noise than a CAI or the Icebox. So if you want maximum noise, short ram is the way to go.
The Icebox will also "hiss" when you shut off the car, but it doesn't make any noticeable hiss to me at idle.
The Icebox will also "hiss" when you shut off the car, but it doesn't make any noticeable hiss to me at idle.
08-02-2004, 01:11 AM
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Originally Posted by mkeevil
Does the Ice box cause the engine to sound louder? I wanted to put a CAI in my 02 TL-S but thought it would cause the engine to get to loud. The reason I got the TL in the first place was it was a classy car with some nuts, I thing a loud car is kinda played out. I hate seeing a piece of crap 4 cyl with some muffler on the back which makes it sound like a 350.
You just compared a riced out 4-banger to the music of a small-block 350?
350 might not be the best-sounding V8 out there, but it sure sounds better than some buzzy 4-bangers.
08-02-2004, 01:25 AM
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yea the only time the IceBox hisses is on cold start ups..and it does it for about 2 minutes and its gone...as for normal driving you don't hear shit...it's simply awesome :P
Plus, it's Comptech
Plus, it's Comptech
08-02-2004, 01:38 AM
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Originally Posted by PenguinQX
Sure, the CAI sounds sorta cool under WOT, but it makes my car a LOT louder, even at idle.
Originally Posted by PenguinQX
I don't know if it's just the AEM V2, but the goddamn HUMMING noise it makes at idle is pretty intolerable. I get woken up on the wkends by it when my dad takes my car out in the morning. (my bedroom window is usu. open and it faces the driveway) The loud hissing is also really annoying when you have the accelerator pressed lightly.
I couldn't me happier with my AEM V2. Granted, I wish it gave the TL a larger power gain, but it'll do as well, if not better than any other intake. Oh, and the sound it makes is a far cry from sounding like a "riced out civic." 
08-02-2004, 02:19 AM
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yea but jay, everybody has different tastes...
not everybody will agree that the AEM v2 or AEM CAI for that matter sound good, it's all personal opinion. Plus, maybe his was installed improperly, meaning louder hissing or what not. Who knows
not everybody will agree that the AEM v2 or AEM CAI for that matter sound good, it's all personal opinion. Plus, maybe his was installed improperly, meaning louder hissing or what not. Who knows
08-02-2004, 04:09 AM
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Sound really doesn't mean shit to me... I'm mainly looking for gains, and it seems like Comptech makes the best quality stuff out there.. Anyone disagree with me? I've NEVER heard anyone complain about Comptech...
08-02-2004, 07:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Pure Adrenaline
You just compared a riced out 4-banger to the music of a small-block 350?
350 might not be the best-sounding V8 out there, but it sure sounds better than some buzzy 4-bangers.
350 might not be the best-sounding V8 out there, but it sure sounds better than some buzzy 4-bangers.
I was saying that if you have a 350 engine and it makes that noise then it's all good but like the punk down my street who drives a 3 door saturn and it sounds like a airplane when he drives it. It's friggin retarted to drive a 4 cyl which sounds like a 350 with open headers.
08-02-2004, 08:53 AM
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A Lot louder, even at idle? It's a mild humming sound, not THAT loud. Also, the "hissing" sound isn't very loud at all. I notice it if I'm driving with the windows down and stereo turned way down or off. Man, you come across as one WHINEY person. I don't think you'd be happy with the icebox either. If it makes any noticeable sound over stock, I'm sure you'll complain about that too. You must be one of those people that aren't happy unless they're complaining. I couldn't me happier with my AEM V2. Granted, I wish it gave the TL a larger power gain, but it'll do as well, if not better than any other intake. Oh, and the sound it makes is a far cry from sounding like a "riced out civic."
I couldn't me happier with my AEM V2. Granted, I wish it gave the TL a larger power gain, but it'll do as well, if not better than any other intake. Oh, and the sound it makes is a far cry from sounding like a "riced out civic." Jeez, you need to relax. I drive with the windows down 90% of the time, which is probably why the hissing gets to me. If I drove with the windows up, I guess I'd feel differently. The humming sound is definitely not "mild".. esp. if you're in a semi-enclosed space (pulling up to a drive-thru). Hell, I can hear it from inside people's houses with the house windows+doors shut. Maybe I do have an improper install. :sqnteek:
08-02-2004, 09:46 AM
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hey, just a quick question about the comptech icebox, does the filter inside of the icebox need to be oiled like normal CAI's? If so about how often should you oil it?
08-02-2004, 10:40 AM
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Originally Posted by soccerman0000
hey, just a quick question about the comptech icebox, does the filter inside of the icebox need to be oiled like normal CAI's? If so about how often should you oil it?
The Comptech filter can only be oiled once however and then it needs to be replaced.
I decided to buy a K&N filter instead that can be re-used 2 times instead of only once. I think its K&N RU-2590 that fits the Icebox. Its a bit of a tight fit, so you need to loosen the metal ring on the filter completely and then stretch the rubber a little to get it onto the icebox, but it fits fine, just takes some effort to get it on there.
You can buy the replacement filter from AJusa.com... Checkout this thread over on Acura-CL.com for more info: Link
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