i want to get the AEM CAI and found a good one on ebay but it says it's for the regular tl, so will it fit my tl-s or are those ones only for the regular tl

 

no. i dont think it will fit your Type S. Double check though.

 

no the throttlebody size is different between the TL-P and TL-S

 

I think the foglights could be an issue also.

 

For a Type S, go with the Injen brand

 

yes, Injen is great, i love mine, sounds great, and get the hydro shield too, even though its designed to keep water out, it does a great job keeping your intake clean aswell. but nothing will protect you from full submerging of water

 

What is the better intake? Injen RD or Comptech Icebox?

Edit: For a '03 TL-S?

 

depends, but for me i like the injen because its not to loud, just right, u can't tell u have it until the vtec kicks in and then it roars , the icebox is just quite, looks stock and plain, so compare and see what u like most

 

here is a nice curveball,make sure to check out the Fujita unit.............new company by former founder of injen.

 

why have I never heard of this hydro shield before? How does it look? Is it similar to the AEM bypass valve? Someone shed some more light on this and show pics please.

 

why do ppl say if you have a type s to go with the injen ?

 

it's just their personal preference. AEM is a good brand but has problems with the mounting bracket. Comptech might be a little quiet for others. Just preference.

 

AEM and Injen cold air intakes will have a deep growl, esp at VTEC. Comptech will be more subtle and clean looking and makes 1-2 extra whp over the other systems.

 

take a look at this thread there are already a bunch of other opinions, it might help.
https://acurazine.com/forums/ramblings-12/you-260hp-com-member-137293/

 

It's a nylon screen that covers the filter. It's treated with silicone so if water splashes on it, the water just beads. As mentioned, it does keep a lot of junk off the filter media so it acts like a pre-filter. I've got the K&N version on my S&B filter; it works nicely.

Check it out: Injen Hydroshield

 

Go with the Injen,...I love mine...awesome growl at wot!!!

 

thanks a lot

 

is the "Growl" that loud will you here it from inside the car?

 

aem makes a solid cai and the sound at v-tec is addictive. very good cai, you can't go wrong with aem, injen, comptech and I bet fujita is a good brand too. I have seen them and they are well made.