installing my AEM CAI on Sat, anything i should know or be aware of? any tips or tricks? thanks guys

 

pretty easy.

use alot of teh directions for the icebox instalation for the aem.
removing the resonator
http://www.abunchofcars.com/diy_page.../resonator.htm
installing the intake
http://www.abunchofcars.com/diy_page.../tl_icebox.htm

 

dont tighten the metal brackets too the point where itll squeeze the life outta wut ur tightening. Jus tighten enough so that u can't move nething around, if u tighten too much, the metal brackets might tear through the rubber sleeves or tubes over time.

 

If you know how to remove the front bumper, do it. It will make the installation goes a LOT easier. It's not necessary but for me it was much easier that way. Have fun.

 

Acura should just work with Comptech to use the icebox as the factory intake. It looks like a factory intake box...I'm sure Comptech wanted it to look like that though. Just my .

 

So.....How hard is it to install the AEM CAI without removing the bumper??
And if i get really lazy would a repair shop do it? cheaply?

 

Luxury = no noise and the factory intake with the resonator gives that, and it gives enough air flow for %80 of the customers

 

i was wondering if ALL aem intakes have to be cut to fit in an 02-03? i should be getting mine in soon as well..

 

I assembled the air filter to the tube and carefully snaked it up from the bottom because I've never removed my bumper.

 

its not hard, its just alot easier to do it with it off. if you can change your own air filter you can remove the front bumper. it takes about the same amout of time

 

its pretty much a walk in the park, just getting the stock box out is a headache if you dot have a lift, i pulled that shit out from under the car

 

dnt need a lift if you take the bumper off!

 

Its really EASY. I had the same worries and it took me 45 min without removing the bumper. just go through the splash gaurd. The only issue with that is, removing the second bolt on the resonator. you'll have to be patient and reach up in there. Other than that it was a breeze. Have Fun!