intake or filter?
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intake or filter?
So i was told that i can remove my resonator and drop in a high flow filter and it can substitute for an intake? How do i remove my resonator in the first place and where do i put the filter? are the filters the ones i see for sale on this site?
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Re: intake or filter?
Originally posted by rayman009(2)
So i was told that i can remove my resonator and drop in a high flow filter and it can substitute for an intake? How do i remove my resonator in the first place and where do i put the filter? are the filters the ones i see for sale on this site?
So i was told that i can remove my resonator and drop in a high flow filter and it can substitute for an intake? How do i remove my resonator in the first place and where do i put the filter? are the filters the ones i see for sale on this site?
You are correct. Do a search and you will find how to remove the resornator and lots of other info.
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really, will removing the resonator act like an aem if i were to put a comptech drop in or k&n drop in? Please let me know asap before i i go and buy my aem.
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Removing the resonator allows more fresh air to comes in. AEM is basically a metal tube with a cone filter sticks down where the resonator resides. So if you remove the resonator, fresh air will go into your stock airbox. But if you decide to install the AEM, resonator must go out anyways...so either way it gotta go. Get my drift?
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Originally posted by rayman009(2)
so who here recommends removing the resonator and putting in filters? any disavantages?
so who here recommends removing the resonator and putting in filters? any disavantages?
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I've had both setups and quite frankly, I have to say that I like the stock intake with a high flow drop-in filter and no resonator. With a shortram intake, I lost some low end torque, but more high end power, milage stayed relatively the same as stock. With the stock intake+k&n drop-in+no resonator, I lost the high end gain of open filter intake, but got more torque back below 2500rpm which is more suitable for street driving. The most amazing part is the milage increase with the filter on the highway. I drove for over 50 miles last time before the gauge dropped under the first tick! This is on an Accord V6, but the results should be similiar with a TL.
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I modded my OEM airbox and put in the K&N drop in and I love it. Total cost 50 dollars, the sound is great and the power gains are just as good as getting a short ram or CAI. I highly recommend it, although obviously it doesn't look as pretty as an aftermarket intake, but I kinda like the sleeper look anyways.
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I would go with the intake. You do lose some low end torque...but make up mid to high end. Besides the VTEC sound is addicting! Also check out this interesting test conducted by BNut...this may or may not help in your decision, but at the least...it is worth reading...
http://www.acura-cl.com/forums/showt...ht=intake+test
http://www.acura-cl.com/forums/showt...ht=intake+test
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I'd go with BadazzTL's advice...try removing the resonator first and adding the drop in filter, and if don't like it, then you can easily sell the filter and get the new intake. I personally have the OEM setup with drop-in filter and no resonator...I like it very much.
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I'd go with BadazzTL's advice...try removing the resonator first and adding the drop in filter, and if don't like it, then you can easily sell the filter and get the new intake. I personally have the OEM setup with drop-in filter and no resonator...I like it very much.
I'd go with BadazzTL's advice...try removing the resonator first and adding the drop in filter, and if don't like it, then you can easily sell the filter and get the new intake. I personally have the OEM setup with drop-in filter and no resonator...I like it very much.
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There was a slight interior noise level increase with the resonator removed, but it is very slight and you will quickly get used to it. Noise was my biggest issue because I wanted it to stay quiet. It is more noticeable with the windows down or when you are revving the engine, but it sounds kind of sweet at that level. It is a real quick mod to do, so if you think it's too loud, then you can change it back. I think you'll like it...
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but if what t-rd said is true, then i'd rather put in an intake cuz i want more high-end power. what would happen if i only took out the resonator and left it like that without a drop-in filter??
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but if what t-rd said is true, then i'd rather put in an intake cuz i want more high-end power. what would happen if i only took out the resonator and left it like that without a drop-in filter??
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Originally posted by rayman009(2)
if you were to not put a filter in, then your engine will begin to to mix dust, air, and fuel together in your engine, and that won't be a good thing.
if you were to not put a filter in, then your engine will begin to to mix dust, air, and fuel together in your engine, and that won't be a good thing.
but yeah i think i'm still leaning towards putting in an intake instead...need more power!
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Originally posted by dee diddy
oh yeah doh! nevermind stupid question:p
but yeah i think i'm still leaning towards putting in an intake instead...need more power!
oh yeah doh! nevermind stupid question:p
but yeah i think i'm still leaning towards putting in an intake instead...need more power!
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