Cold air intake installed
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Do you have any charts to back that up?
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It's a big claim, and this isn't the advertising pages of Super Street, that's all. From a percentage of gain standpoint, those numbers *might* could be expected from I/H/E.
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Good one!
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no, it will throw a cel if its running too rich or too lean. you have to get it reflashed or tuned to make more power.
You idiot.....
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Great sound clip. Can't wait for it to come out. I really do not know much about cars but standard "cold air intakes, exhaust, etc." What I can't understand is why are so many people getting so worked up about who's right and wrong? Chillax a bit peeps! This is a community here, we supposed to help each other, not spite people for their remarks! People are attacking other people, I mean... DUDE! They're coming out with parts for our car! Show some enthusiasm! I'm so down for this mod when it comes out! 
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Quick Q, what is the difference between a icebox and a CAI?
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Psrxeh7k-hk
I had more time than I thought today. Here is the video. I did these real quick this morning, so don't knock the quality.
I had more time than I thought today. Here is the video. I did these real quick this morning, so don't knock the quality.
...quick question, on that run you did...did you have the VSA switch ▒ off ? or did it turn on cuase of how aggressive you pushed it with the CAI??
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Ok, I just talked to my service manager Dan Martin here at the Acura Dealer I work at, and he said that ECU uses a trial knock test when an abundance of air is sent over the MAF sensor. What it does is it will add a small portion of fuel to reach the proper A/F ratio. It keeps adding more and more till it hits the knock sensor then it will retard the fuel. So, that is how it works. I also confirmed it with Myles Bautista over at our aftermarket shop here, DCH motorsports.
The 04-06 TSX uses a MAP sensor for this purpose, so it does not dynamically adjust the fuel when there are changes in air flow.
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An icebox is usually better for low end/torque gains. A cold air intake is usually a little louder and better for top end gains. Basically it all depends on what you're trying to accomplish when trying to determine if one is better then the other....
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An icebox is a CAI, it's a correct length tube similar to the stock location, and just provides an avenue to draw cool air to the filter without extending the length of the intake tube and sticking the filter in the fenderwell. It doesn't just isolate the filter from underhood heat, it draws from the fenderwell/bumper area.
Also, it has a built-in valve that would allow air to displace any water ingested by the lower intake tube. It's easier to clean/replace the filter and there's no need for a bypass valve that is optional on most tube & filter CAI's.
Also, it has a built-in valve that would allow air to displace any water ingested by the lower intake tube. It's easier to clean/replace the filter and there's no need for a bypass valve that is optional on most tube & filter CAI's.
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Originally Posted by hondata
The 06 Civic employs a mass air flow sensor that automatically adjusts the air-fuel ratio for increases in air flow from correctly designed intakes and race headers. Intakes for this car are critical. The intake - in particular the size and shape of the piping around the mass air flow sensor is the primary determinant of fueling for this car. If you have any problems in running rich or lean, then you must retest with the stock intake. Race headers will not cause this engine to run lean.
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Well, I got it this morning. I was told not to show it or discuss it any further until the release. I told him I wouldn't. So sorry guys. I'm bound by confidentiality rules. Soon.
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Money talks, bull*** walks. Where are the dyno results you said you were going to provide to back up your claims? True that the car sounds better but sound difference can be attained by removing resonator, which I did, and my car sounds great. Best part is that it was free. Dyno numbers are...?
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Money talks, bull*** walks. Where are the dyno results you said you were going to provide to back up your claims? True that the car sounds better but sound difference can be attained by removing resonator, which I did, and my car sounds great. Best part is that it was free. Dyno numbers are...?
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Just to clarify my understanding. The one big downside of a CAI is that it places the intake on the underside of the car and means that you can take on water if its wet out? Does this system have any protection for that? I'd love to do it. The install looks simple enough, but I'd rather not worry about driving in the snow or rain.
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There are bypass valves that can be installed inline to allow air to displace water in the pipe. The first generation AEM bypass valves were poorly sonically welded & the rubber diaphragm *could* dislodge and be ingested. They were replaced under warranty, and are probably alright now, but I don't care for them nevertheless.
I wouldn't worry about snow, but deep water can be an issue with tube & filter CAI's.
I wouldn't worry about snow, but deep water can be an issue with tube & filter CAI's.
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Just to clarify my understanding. The one big downside of a CAI is that it places the intake on the underside of the car and means that you can take on water if its wet out? Does this system have any protection for that? I'd love to do it. The install looks simple enough, but I'd rather not worry about driving in the snow or rain.
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I wish I could find the video, they were running tests with the intake to basically see how much water it could ingest before the intake failed. Small amounts of water were not a problem. It wasn't until they submerged it in water that there was failure. Basically rain isn't going to do any harm. Now if you are in a flooding area then you might have reason for concern.
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But this would never sound as good on a 2010 V6 would it?
I might just go ahead and get the 4 cyl & stop waiting.. Im stuck in a rut. haha.