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Old Apr 21, 2008 | 04:57 PM
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air intake suggestions

i need air intake suggestions for 03 tl type s i have fog lights so i know some dont fit
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Old Apr 21, 2008 | 05:35 PM
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they all fit. i don't really see a BIG difference between a non fog one and fog one. and all type-s came with fog so any type-s intake would fit.

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INJEN FTW! haha.
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Old Apr 21, 2008 | 08:16 PM
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Comptech Icebox if you want a more subtle, powerful system and AEM CAI or Injen CAI if you want a tubular throaty intake.
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Old Apr 21, 2008 | 08:57 PM
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INJEN CA , I love mine makes my car sound like it is gonna eat someone in V Tec
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Old Apr 21, 2008 | 09:17 PM
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comptech WTF. take off the top cover and it sounds like a beast.
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Old Apr 21, 2008 | 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Rajca
comptech WTF. take off the top cover and it sounds like a beast.
What??
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Old Apr 21, 2008 | 09:24 PM
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if u take teh comptech cover off of the intake (makes it like a sri) and it gives a deeper sound at wot
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Old Apr 21, 2008 | 10:37 PM
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which also makes it a SRI, because you're no longer drawing the air from the bottom. On top of the fact you just removed the filter.

I can't recommend that.
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Old Apr 21, 2008 | 10:40 PM
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Originally Posted by BIGTUFFGUY
which also makes it a SRI, because you're no longer drawing the air from the bottom. On top of the fact you just removed the filter.

I can't recommend that.
i didnt remove the filter. the filter is held in by an 90degree elbow and the box is around the filter. filter is still attached
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Old Apr 21, 2008 | 10:43 PM
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just remove the lower intake resonator box- allows lots more air into the filter and has no issue with water getting in like a cai does.
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Old Apr 21, 2008 | 11:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Rajca
i didnt remove the filter. the filter is held in by an 90degree elbow and the box is around the filter. filter is still attached
I keep picturing an ARC airbox, haha.

~Cheers~
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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 12:59 PM
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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 01:00 PM
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can you post a pic please?
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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 01:39 PM
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pic with the cover on (not bolted on just put on)


pic without the cover

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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 06:15 PM
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its still drawing hot air cause the air flow isnt being restricted anymore, but its still better airflow than a SRI, since u got the cutout on the bottom, if anything i would put the cover on and not tighten the bolts fully if u stillw anted the sound
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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 06:55 PM
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just get the injen
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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 06:57 PM
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cool, you're first post wasn't clear. I see how that can work now.
how did it sound when it was hooked up correctly?
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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 07:25 PM
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im thinking about putting about 2-3 washers between the bottom and top part of the box so i get some cold air and still have the sound. reason i went with the comptech is bc it looks stock (except for the part where is says "COMPTECH SPORT"). with the cover on it sounds quiet at idle/ low rpm, but at wot you could hear it a bit
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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 08:45 PM
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cool thats the reason i got mine. Just would have liked it to be a little louder at WOT.
thanks.
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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 08:49 PM
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put the intake on and see if u like how it sounds. and for the price that your selling your intake for i would have bought it but i already got one. good luck on the sale
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 05:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Rajca
if u take teh comptech cover off of the intake (makes it like a sri) and it gives a deeper sound at wot
I don't see the purpose in doing that if you already have the outlet on the bottom for the cold air intake. I guess the sound is really important to you.

My ques is, Why didn't you just start out w/a short ram in the 1st place?
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 01:30 PM
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bc i could switch between sri and cai.
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 02:34 PM
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back to the topic of the OP... INJEN FTW!!!!!!!!, IMHO the INJEN is better and fits behind the fog lights just fine, I had the AEM first and always gave me headaches when it came time to clean
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 06:12 PM
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I got Injen too. I like the aftermarket look and the sound it makes is amazing.
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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 05:50 AM
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bc i could switch between sri and cai.
Why? What is the purpose for that again?
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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 09:36 AM
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seriously AEM or INJEN in my honest opinion. both are great CAI's.

i've only used AEM on all my cars and love them. INJEN is probably very good also. just make sure you get the DRYFLOW filter!!

don't worry about the fogs, they won't be in the way. trust me.
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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 09:55 AM
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yeah I forgot about that... I put the AEM DRY FLOW filter on my INJEN CAI as well I put the INJEN Hydro-Shield cover on it to keep it dry in wet weather.
Go here to find the right one if you want, they work really well
http://www.optionsauto.com/searchpro...rt_on=&sort_by=
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 11:57 AM
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JUST REMOVE your resonator works the best.
sounds like a CAI and its free. what more do you want. lol.
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