LightZero

I know there is the comptech one for about $280, but i didnt know if there was a cheaper one or a better one. Also the comptech one doesn't have on for a '03 TL, its an 02-03 TL-S or a 99-01 TL.

demolition_x

injen and aem are good... some say aem some say injen. i have injen no complaints. best bet for a free mod would to take the resonator off and pop in a k&n filter. it sounds just like a intake and it still looks stock. i might go back to this route just because i would like to have a stock looking engine for peice of mind if any thing did happen.

comptech is prob the best for performance but not sound.


every thing is a trade off.

snowman81

I've had AEM and just recently switched over to Injen. I like the fitment of the Injen better but I would say AEM and Injen are probably neck and neck. Same gains, if any, and same sound.

Sflusa2004

I heard that the comptech "Ice box" is the best and makes the least sound. something that I been looking at..

any opinions?

TLsu

AEM and Injen make similar cold air intakes. Both look aftermarket and are loud. AEM and Injen make intakes for both TL-S and the TL-P. The one designed by AEM for the TL-P, the V2, is probably the loudest. These inatkes utilize a cone filter which rests behind the bumper. Due to the location of these filters their is a greater risk for your car to hydrolock. However, hydrolocking is rare, and you must drive through inches and inches of water for this to become an issue, inwhich cause you will probably have other problems aside from your engine hydrolocking.

Comptech makes the Ice Box, which looks stock, isn't as loud as the previous, but yeilds the greatest gains. It's filter resides in the engine compartment thus hydrolocking is not an issue.

PenguinQX

iTrader: (1)

I've owned both the AEM V2 and CT Icebox, and I felt the V2 produced more gains... of course this is very non-scientific, but take it as you will.

As far as sound goes, I like the CT better... The AEM was way too loud for my tastes, and produced a humming noise at idle. It's also easier to access the Icebox's filter for cleaning.

fsttyms1

IceBox is the Better CAI of them all. the comptech does fit the 02 and 03 also. not sure why its not listed. they are the same as the other years. Only the type-s is different.

Phesto

Get the Ice Box and then get a K&N filter for the icebox.

snowman81

Definitely considered the best by a lot of members, but I like the sound of the Injen...especially when it hits VTEC.

Sflusa2004

Just to be clear... by Hydrolocking you mean, water getting into the engines? Cause thats one thing I am really afraid of. I live in Florida and hurricane season can cause a lot of those issues.

TLsu

Yes, that is what hydrolocking is. If your car is parked in your driveway, and the water is high enough for it to flood it(your car), that will probably mean your house is flooded and you will probably have water flooding the rest of your engine(not via intake filter) and it will flood your car interior.



I live in New Orleans...I'm not worried about it...if my car engine floods due to a hurricane I have bigger issues to deal with.

Sflusa2004

ahhh.. I see.. I was thinking whether is will affect when driving thru a puddle or something.. u know how sometimes.. some streets have a little water filled up...

snowman81

Nope, that won't hydrolock your engine. You would have to submerge the filter to hydrolock. And if you think for some reason you might run into a problem where you may suck water in through the intake, I would just disconnect it from the throttlebody. I would rather be sucking in dirty air than water.

Sflusa2004

Thanks you all.. Now I need to find a good deal. Those damn comptech iceboxes are like $280 even on ebay lol

menace

I have AEM and no complaints here.

Bread-A Spec

i have AEM and i love it..

Nyshadow

They Make a K&N filter for the ICEBOX???? I didn't know that, where can i get the K&N Filter for the ice box???

Phesto

I had kragen order it for me you need the product #,let me check my box at home and ill post the # for u tomorrow.Otherwise I know Fsstyme1 knows maybe he will chime in

fsttyms1

k&n filter for the ice box ru-2590

SBUtypeS

iTrader: (1)

I've heard of alot of people having problems with the bracket on the AEM's breaking off.......haven't heard that about the Injen.....

Phesto

^^^ Right On TIme, told ya. And its a little hard to get the thing to fit perfect,Dont give up stick with it. I used a little elctrical tape at the end to keep it extra secure and air tight

llangley

i have an 03 type-s. can someone tell me the best way to increase horsepower and get better gas mileage? i am a car idiot so the simpler the better

snowman81

Cold Air Intake, Headers and Exhaust would be the easiest way.

TLTYPES03

that is great knowledge to have...that helped me out big time on decidin. thx

one

TwanPD4

Question guys is there a WAI option, reason i ask, i have a K&N filter from my old car that fits a 3 inch diamiter would there be anything to put that onto the end of the MAF or anything.

PS, im a nissan man first time ive bought or messed with a honda.

TWAN

tireman

what/where is the resonator?

snowman81

This is what it looks like. It is under the part of your intake where the filter sits. It's easiest (and the only way that I know of) to pull the front bumper off if you want to remove the resonator. Very quick job...probably about 30 minutes.

stick

u can also try a synthetic oil. i used royal purple in my legend and i noticed slightly better gas mileage.

also take the lead out of ur right foot

parshooter

I just put an Injen CAI on my 02. There is a noticable increase in responsivness, power, and sound, but of course, all for the better.