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I want to install an intake system on my 2002 tl S. I am comparing three different brands I want to see what he opinion is on each ofthe brands. The first one is the INJEN Intake Rd CAI, next the Comptech Ice box cold air box, lastly the AEM intake CAI. Which one will give the best performance, and most important will I be able to install all of these brands without too much previous experinece under the hood
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All of them will give around the same gains. The comptech Icebox sounds more like stock, therefore practically no sound. The injen and aem are identical. The injen are alot cheaper too. Check on the other acura site and look up TLS on 19z, he's selling them for like $125 shipped. I've purchased from him in the past and he's a good guy.
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Im still doing tons of research on this same subject.. So far AEM seems like the best choice. I've read so many comparisons and tests my eyes are about to bulge out. Anyhoo, It depends on what you're looking for from your CAI. Like best power gain, sound , etc . . . As of now im reading up on how TL-S VTEC engines are reacting to the aem v2. Ill post more info for ya in a bit.
By the way , AEM performance specs are shown on cars that have aftermarket exhausts installed. ( they figure people modding their cars will have exhausts installed , dont ask why ). S
By the way , AEM performance specs are shown on cars that have aftermarket exhausts installed. ( they figure people modding their cars will have exhausts installed , dont ask why ). S
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I'm not sure if I remember correctly but I think that on the dyno's... the comptech ice box gives the most gains ... maybe an additional 1 hp over the others ... but if you want sound then you should go with something else
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any cai will void the factory warranty on any parts its related to. (motor, tranny. etc.) your bumper to bumper on the rest of the car should be fine.
i would recommend the aem v2 cai. worth every penny. wait, im not so sure they make an aem v2 for the type s yet
i would recommend the aem v2 cai. worth every penny. wait, im not so sure they make an aem v2 for the type s yet
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Originally Posted by izzo
any cai will void the factory warranty on any parts its related to. (motor, tranny. etc.) your bumper to bumper on the rest of the car should be fine.
i would recommend the aem v2 cai. worth every penny. wait, im not so sure they make an aem v2 for the type s yet![Dunno](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/dunno.gif)
i would recommend the aem v2 cai. worth every penny. wait, im not so sure they make an aem v2 for the type s yet
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Yeah , Im emailing AEM right now to see what they gona do about type-s cai's.
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i just got my AEM CAI installed 2day...n only 1 word comes to mind...WOW...lol...im very happy with it...been driving all day n wasted a quarter tank just to opening her up...its a very good investment...by the way off topic...also got my springs installed too...
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Originally Posted by chakamone
Can one of these systems be intalled by a novice. I read the bumper would have to be revomed to install one of these systems.
Do a search. This topic has been covered many times.
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Originally Posted by izzo
any cai will void the factory warranty on any parts its related to. (motor, tranny. etc.) your bumper to bumper on the rest of the car should be fine.
i would recommend the aem v2 cai. worth every penny. wait, im not so sure they make an aem v2 for the type s yet![Dunno](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/dunno.gif)
i would recommend the aem v2 cai. worth every penny. wait, im not so sure they make an aem v2 for the type s yet
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Heres a thought...take out the CAI when your tranny fails =)...as for the CAI V2...any word...because if they aren't planning to do for it....Im just bout to order my CAI very soon.
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only at some dealers, the cai may void your warranty. At Park Ave. Acura, they actually offer all of comptech parts as well as injen CAI...so the installation of these parts will not void your warranty. But again, it all depends on your dealer.
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Originally Posted by chakamone
Can one of these systems be intalled by a novice. I read the bumper would have to be revomed to install one of these systems.
It's really straightforward. Removing the stock airbox is the hardest part of the procedure, and even that is pretty simple. Just a few bolts is all that's holding it in.
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a CAI will void warranty on the tranny?!?!?
Now if you had a CAI, and sucked up water therefore seizing the motor, then they wouldn't have to do anything for you since the CAI is directly at fault.
I have a few mods on my car, and they usually don't give me any trouble. I had my primary oxygen sensor go out after installing the headers, and that was a 76-dollar part, and installed it myself. Other than that, they've always fixed whatever was wrong.
If you like the comfort and peace of mind that the factory warranty gives you, then don't modify your car. Simple as that.
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If you like the comfort and peace of mind that the factory warranty gives you, then don't modify your car. Simple as that.
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Want to thank everyone for their reply on my intake question. Great Forum?
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NOTHING will void your warranty unless its found, and has to be the cause for whats wrong.
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Originally Posted by izzo
any cai will void the factory warranty on any parts its related to. (motor, tranny. etc.) your bumper to bumper on the rest of the car should be fine.
i would recommend the aem v2 cai. worth every penny. wait, im not so sure they make an aem v2 for the type s yet![Dunno](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/dunno.gif)
i would recommend the aem v2 cai. worth every penny. wait, im not so sure they make an aem v2 for the type s yet
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