i was wondering when buying a used intake, can there be a big downside, such as it damaging my car, or not "working"? im fairly new to all of this and i was wondering if i should stay away from one and just buy a brand new one.. Thanks.

 

if its just an intake u should be fine for the most part.. unless there are holes in tube... personally i am not as comfortable putting used parts in my car.. but theres a plus side to it.. at least u know they work right?

 

Might have to buy a new filter. Try cleaning it first.

 

Intake is probably the BEST used upgrade, cuz for the most part, they don't "break". It's pretty easy to check for problems visually. It's a pipe and a filter!

 

Also, used filters tend to have some dirt embedded into them which helps them filter better. Of course, you would clean the filter first.

 

the intake has 40k miles on it with a couple of scratches...
would i have to cahnge the filter or should i purchase a "AEM Filter Cleaning System For Air Induction Systems" and just clean ti with that and im good to go??
thanks a lot, appreciate all the help

 

it should be fine to purchase a used intake. as long as its in good shape. as for the filter inspect it, if no tears or holes clean it with a cleaning kit (k&n brand) and reoil it and install it

 

Check For Rust

 

The only parts that may rust is the bolt and rings. The pipe itself is made of aluminum, so there shouldn't be any rust at all.

 

that doesnt mean anything .. ive had aem's before that rusted out on the inside ... im not lieing i have pictuer of it

ive had an injen intake as well that developed some rust

just make sure before you put it on .. because that will jack up your maf ... and from what i recall maf are clsoe to 300 dollars
BTW I jsut buoght my AEM off ebvay for 102 shipped ... woot

 

don't mess with the with a AEM or an Injen. Just get the comptech icebox. It is a CAI that doens't look like one and there are some on the black market for round $200 used. You won't have to worry about rust at all...

 

But you 'd still have to worry about the foam filter. If you must have the Comptech icebox, plan on investing an additional $45 on a better K&N filter.


EDIT: A local Sacramento member is planing on parting out his TL-S. I believe he is selling his icebox for $160. PM him (dtpjigzer). I've already picked up a set of Comptech springs from him so he is reliable source.

 

i have another question... im looking at the AEM cai on ebay
and how come the 419 states "exc. fog lights"?? what does that mean? thanks

 

Can't help you there since I have no clue on what you are talking about. I know you can't provide the link since you don't want anyone else bidding against you, but if you PM it to me, I promise I won't bid on it.

 

well theres a bunch on ebay so i dont mind.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...spagename=WD1V


Application Part # 50 State Legal Color
01-03 Acura CL Type-S
02-03 TL Type-S A/T Only (Exc. Fog Lights)


what's "exc. fog lights"?? im assuming its Excluding but dont all TL type s have fogs??

 

This probably means that the CAI wont fit unless you REMOVE the left foglight. There's been many issues with the AEM pipe being too long and rubbing against the left foglight housing. My Injen CAI is designed so that the tip of the filter sits on TOP of the housing, rather than behind.