harpnblues

Been hearing a lot about Cold Air Intakes.

Do they significantly improve horsepower/performance?

Are they a pretty easy bolt-on, or do you have to be or need a mechanic?

I've also seen mention of a couple types/brands. Any insight as to what's the best/worst?

Thanks!

optiq

if anyone is selling a 1 piece injen CAI in moderately good condition. i will buy

IXLR8TL3.2

They do provide a significant gain in HP. I and a lot of others on this board believe that it is one of the best buys for your money. comared to say headers or the SC. they are not THAT difficult to put on. Most on here will suggest that you remove the front bumper which will overall make it easier for you. or you can go the route of keeping the bumper on, which is hard and it will take you longer, and you will get frustrated. AEM is the most talked about. stay away from the foam filteres.. you can pretty much see through those. another option if money isn't an issue is the comptech ice box. i have heard wonderful things about those. haven't seen one on a car yet.. i adivse you do a search, you'll find answers to all of your questions

peiqinglong

There is a somewhat increase in hp and performance...about 10whp at most. You don't really feel it, but it changes the sound of the car to a more agressive sound...i like it, but it does take some getting used to. All this hp is in the mid to upper-end also.

It's realatively easy to put on...perhaps 2 hours at most.

I would recommend holding out for the Comtpech Ice Box. The tq is rumored to be better than the CAIs. And with the design of the Ice Box, it will be much easier to change and clean the filters.

Brian

Or you can just put the Icebox from the AV6 in... like I did.

I dunno about the torque being higher... but one bonus comes when the car gets inspected... the icebox looks very stock, so you won't need to answer any carb questions.

justint

how difficult to put on the ice box on 2002 TL-S? does it replace the stock?

AcuraTL

Icebox info here:

http://www.acura-tl.com/forum/showth...ghlight=icebox