I was wondering if anyone could let me know if the 03 type-s intake would fit regular base model 03 TL? Also what intake would fit a 99-03 TL (non type-s) like Accord, CL etc. if someone could please let me know which intakes are interchangable i would really appriciate it thanks...!

 

type-s will not fit the base model TL

i am not sure that the intakes are interchangable with the accord and base model TL

why don't you just buy an intake thats made for a base model TL?

 

The TypeS intake will be too short on the throttle body side as a result of the TLP not having a VSA unit in the intake tract.

Obviously you could get it to work. Get a piece of 3" aluminum tubing and two 3" rubber hose couplers and you can piece it together.

 

Bc i really dont want a cold air i just want a short ram but it seems like all i find is the cold air for the base model i dont know and PLUS the short rams that i do find are FUGLY LoL (i know doesnt matter about the look its the performance but i want to be happy with it look and performance wise)

 

I wouldnt waste my money on a short ram.

 

i would rather just take off the intake resonators and drop in a K&N filter.

 

looks better than a short ram too, imo.

 

i originally got a short ram (aem), then attached a 3 inch extension pipe to make it a cold air. then slapped on a 4inch cone, with some brackets to hold everything in place. it turned out real well. its sits down in the area were the resonator used to be, were its nice and cold.

i can post some pics if your interested

 

^^^yes please thanks

 

for me it was comptech icebox or nothing.
Stock look with the added performance.

 

Short ram ftl

 

really..stock look...idk i think that looks boring...wouldnt you like a nice shiny turbo lookin tube under your hood...rather den a plastic not so flashy part of the engine..

 

Why is that? I've heard people say SRI makes the engine sound "meaner" and produces same HP gains as a CAI.

My original plan was a blue powder coated AEM cai but now I'm kind of confused.

 

he said, she said, bullshit... Maybe louder... but that's it...

 

 

Ok, well then is the HP gain the same or more with CAI?

 

more.

 

no x2.
I don't like the look of a huge pipe under the hood. IMO it looks cheap and doesn't flow at all with the rest. Also avoids all kinds of stupid questions and extra attention.

 

Cant beat an AEM CAI w/bypass for 50 bux though

 

I think a blue or red powdercoated AEM CAI looks quiet sexy under the hood. IMO though

 

Get rid of the bypass.

 

aem makes more power than the comptech. but i like how the comptech makes the car feel like it runs a whole lot smoother and quieter. Pull felt faster cause the noise the car produced was relevant with speed. Not smashing making lots of noise and not moving.

 

Eh, I don't mine the noise I suppose, I do need to start some engine mods for sure though. Today I was going home from my buddys house I did a pull from about 50-85mph against some 00+ Oldsmobile Alero or w/e it's called... we were pretty close I was winning, I let off he passed I tried to go back on but I couldn't really catch. I then noticed the loud "popping" from his after market duel exhaust, idk what to think... ricer... or actually modded.

 

i love how this thread went way off subject... LOL i am not worried about which product makes more power i just want to know which intake is interchangable with a base 3.2 TL LOL accord, CL, etc.???? someone please chime in and let me know!!

 

when I ordered my first CAI they sent me the one for the TL-P.. I thought I was retarded because it wasn't fitting correctly.. so on an angle (lol) I tightened the loops where it connects to the mass air flow.. i knew something was wrong so I looked up the part # and sure enough they sent me the wrong piece..

oh and by the way, the tools that I used to install my CAI were a steak knife and a hammer... FAIL, but works!

 

^^^WTF he is taking about dinner utensils and tools for LOL????

 

What are you talking about? Our cars do NOT have Mass Air flow meters.

 

I already got rid of it.. but what's wrong if i would've kept it though??

 

i used the steak knife to saw off those plastic screws on the bumper.. now all i have to do is pull the flap down to change the air filter..

i used the hammer to bash out the intake resonator.. it was hard to get to that last bolt so i just struck it and it popped right out

it was an ugly procedure, my first DIY ever, but it worked

 

oh.. i thought that was part of the TB?

 

mass air flow sensor?

 

Please dont EVER do any more DIYs to your car untill you get the correct tools.

No Our cars dont have a mass air flow sensor. Are you talking about connecting to the 2nd throttle body for the VSA?

 

WOW thats an amazing DIY

 

i had the tools.. i cut those plastic bolts because it was quick, easy, and I wanted that side to be free.. if i want to change the air filter all i have to do is pull the black plastic, then slide it back when done.. all the DIY's i performed after this one i did correctly lol

i was referring to where you slide the CAI pipe into.. when i had the wrong CAI it wouldnt fit perfectly because it is longer than the correct one for the TL-S.. so it was on an angle and the rubber connector was holding it together with the metal brackets

 

can someone please go back on the subject and let me know what i asked in the first place thank you!!!!

 

A quick use of the search button would have answered your question, but yes they will fit as long as its not a type-s or the 4 cyl

 

^^^ Thxs!

 

I bought a Type-S CAI and was able to get it to fit on my Tlp. You need a tube with 3" diameter and 3" to 4" in length. I got one from Autozone. Also, you need a 3"-2.5" coupler (ebay) and you'll probably have to trim the CAI tube where the filter connects because the tube goes down too far.