What is Xephyr CAI and how much extra HP can it add? Is it worth it?

 

Xephyr is actually Chris from acura-cl.com. He started his own business and one of the products was a CAI for the CL/TL and BMW's. The guys at the CL board love the intake. It's a great alternative to AEM and some other manufacturers. It's not that expensive, and from what i've heard, easy to install (even if you've never been under your hood before). Visit his website or stop by the CL forum. He has posted dyno slips as well as other time measurements. I know I will be getting one once I upgrade my car this summer!!

http://www.xephyrperformance.com/

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1998 Acura CL 3.0 (Iced Blue) ** Some mods, but who cares,
I want a Type-S... (CL or TL)!!

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He was actually at the meet Saturday, selling them and helping them with the installs. Some members here actually prefer the AEM for our TLs.



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1999 Firepepper Red
Under Body Kit/Rear Wing Spoiler/26 Piece Wood Grain Console/BurlWood Shift Knob/30% Smoke Tint/Comptech Sways & Springs/02 Tails
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Is it like a Short ram, or CAI?
Ed

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'99 TL Satin Silver/Ebony, Non/Nav, Comptech lowered, Comptech Air Filter Element, Inspire Tails, AEM Brake Pads all around, Comptech Axle Back Exhaust, "Guy Smiley" doll on the dash as my Co-driver...
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Pics of my TL
Pics of my Miata! Wadya think?

 

The bi-pass valve is nothing but a rip off gimmick.

 

It works.. CLICK HERE to see a full report on it..
Ed

 

Jens told us Sat. that he had a guy come in with a hole in his block because he sucked up a good amount of water and that thing just....KA-BAM!!!

 

Did he have a Bi-pass valve on??

 

I was the first guinea pig who got his installed at the NJ MEET on Saturday.

I LOVE the way it sounds and I DO feel the extra power.
It is well worth the money in my humble opinion.

As for the bypass valve, if you don’t think a 39-dollar valve is worth the money to help protect your 5,000 PLUS dollar engine, there is no convincing you otherwise.

Shawn S


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2001 CL Type S - NAV - San Marino RED / Parchment - Spoiler - 35% Window tint - Roof Visor
GOLD Emblems & Grill - "wood" dash trim - Valentine One Radar/Laser w/remote display
KICKER ZR-360 w/(2)10" Alumapro Subs - PIAA Lamps - Shine by ZAINO
For Pictures see: PAGE 1 PAGE 2 PAGE 3 PAGE 4 V1 & SUBS

 

Nope!

 

According to Jens at Saturday's meet... (I'm paraphrasing)

1 Cup Of Water
+ 1 Cold Air Intake
- 1 Bi-Pass Valve
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1 Blown Engine

$39 doesn't seem like a lot of money anymore I hope.


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2000 Acura 3.2 TL w/ Navigation
Satin Silver / Ebony Interior
Comptech Headers & Exhaust
Comptech Springs & Sways
Comptech Air Filter
Factory Spoiler & CD Changer
Burlwood Shift Knob
30%? Tint, Tinted Rear Plate Cover
Removed Acura & 3.2TL Badging From Trunk
Removed Front Plate Holder

 

Man thos CAI'z look good forreal forreal, but do they work forreal forreal??? I guess so, they do have the "Gyno" on their site ??? Who knowz, Im way happier with my red AEM CAI, that $hit is bombay !!! Wait a minute, if I wasn't such a bad ass maybe I wouldn't be as sad as I am fellas ... I don't recommend either of them if you like stompin' that damn gas pedal ... Anywayz, I notice my self cuttin off a lot more people just cuz I can now...

S.Holla--It really is a beautiful thang, the hoes is like dang, so you know they letta nigga bang ...

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2001 Acura TL/Nighthawk Black/Einkei AKA 17's/Nitto Extreme 450's (225/17/50)Type-S Shifter/Spoiler/AEM CAI w/Bypass Valve/Custom Grille/ Riceboy AcuraPads/ SuperSonicSpark$/ Pix real soon!!!

 

Dude, we should get a special badge for gettin "420" post's ???

*S.Holla *

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sure, it works but only a complete dumbass would buy it. The only way your intake will suck in water is if most of the filter is submerged in water. Only a retard driving through 2 foot puddles could make this happen. A lot of idiots seem to get the common misconception that driving in the rain will make your intake suck up water. Water is more dense than air, in addition a lot of people are pretty dense.

 

Well, most members probably already consider you a "freak", 79 more posts and it will be official.

*J.Son *

 

How much is the xepher CAI? and where can i get one?

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2000 TL Silver, no Nav, no mods...yet
1997 Porsche 993 18in. RAD's, TechArt Pedals, InvisaBra
1987 Porsche 944 Turbo 22K miles FOR SALE!!!!!
Oh and of course a V1

 

never mind i see the link!

 

At the Meet Chris was selling it fro $185. I was thinking of getting one but he didn't bring any for us TL boys, so I'll stick with AEM thank you.

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2001 Acura 3.2TL w/ Navigation
NightHawk Black Pearl Exterior, Ebony Leather.

• Sunroof Visor
• 35% Johnson & Johnson Metallic Tint All Around
• Acura Burlwood Shiftknob
• Alpine CHM-S620 6-Disc CD-Changer
  In da works...
• Video in my Navi Kit.
• Playstation 2
• New Nighthawk Black Pearl Paint
• JL Audio 12w6 Subwoofer
• Audiobahn A1800E Amplifier

 

That is definatly a good idea!



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2000 3.2TL[*]AEM CAI[*]COMPTECH SPRINGS[*]COMPTECH HEADER[*]COMPTECH EXHAUST[*]18" GIOVANNA BOLZANOS[*]WOOD DASH KIT[*]TLS TAILIGHTS
WW LIP KIT, MUGEN SPOILER BEING PAINTED!
ICE IS IN THE WORKINGS!

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by DANK*TL:
[B] That is definatly a good idea!

Hey Dank,

Where did you purchase your dash kit from? Just curious, thanks!



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01' Nighthawk Black Pearl Non-nav.

Mods oredered:
-Comptech springs
-WW flush mount spoiler
-3M Paint Protection system

 

It's both actually... it's sold as a CAI, but you can detach the "lower" portion and make it a short ram if you'd like. I think everyone has left it as a CAI setup. Either way, it's still a good deal, comes with the bypass, and is cheaper then the AEM w/o the bypass. To each their own......



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1998 Acura CL 3.0 (Iced Blue) ** Some mods, but who cares,
I want a Type-S... (CL or TL)!!

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Uh... actually rice it depends where you live. I wouldn't jump to conclusions. I've heard of people ruining their motor that way. In parts of North houston, they are in a flood area. it rains a lot and water can get high. for 40 bucks i think you're a retard NOT to get it if you can spend 200 or whatever for the CAI.




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'99 3.2 TL

Black/Black
Burlwood Shift Knob
Bodykit
Spoiler
Tint