LOL really love that "box" man!! Anyone selling their 2nd hand injen/takeda then? :p

 

PM Luchin, he's selling his Takeda.

 

I’ve mounted my Icebox today on an 2.4 i-VTEC Euro Accord which looks almost identical to the TSX.
It’s so unbelievably quiet comparing to Takeda. I can’t even say if it is louder that stock or not.
I can only hear a short roar when I hit the throttle hard at low RPM. Hrrr for second when I step on it that’s all. Does yours make the same?
In terms of performance I can’t really make the difference from Takeda but I just drove it for a jusy few miles with the Icebox. I will see in time.

 

^Congrats.. That's the beauty of the Icebox. It's incredibly quiet under light and mid throttle, but gives a nice roar when pushed hard.

The CF cover blends in nicely into the engine bay and the increase in torque and horsepower is comparable with what was claimed by Takeda and Injen.

 

Did you have to change anything with it being on the Honda. I have had some customers ask. I assumed that they were the same but I wanted to make sure first.

 

Actually it is not the same. J Honda has a supplementary metal reinforcement where the nozzle is supposed to sit behind the bumper.
The inconvenience can be eliminated by cutting some metal but it also can be fitted in a rotated position between the metal reinforcement and the wheel fender. The problem is that the air nozzle will no longer be with the hole in the driving direction but somewhat oriented to the lateral.

 

Finally got the Icebox installed today, 45 miles on the 405 freeway home and liking the sound. Had my resonator on prior so I can definitely say there is a low level humming that wasn't there before at low RPMs, I like it!!! Gun it and like everyone has said, a throaty vroom sound. As far as HP gains, can't really notice it all too much since there was traffic, wonder if HP gains would be apparent if I put it in S mode and gun it.

 

If you want the music of a Short Ram just remove the cover of the Icebox and drive without it. The sound is very nice.
It can be used without the carbon cover in the cold season and it performs like a clasic Short Ram.

 

^ but the cf cover is what makes it look so sexy!

 

^Do you drive with your hood opened and see the cover from inside the car? The sound you can hera at all time. Besides, nothings stops you to put it back if you want the lokks and drop the sound.

 

So has anyone done an actual Dyno yet on this? Independent of CT?

 

any guy use CT box + FGK exhaust? How about that sound. I am using orginal box+ KN fillter+FGK exhaust.

 

they need to give us an exhaust at a decent price. the fujitsubo and mugen options are off the charts.

 

can anyone comment on the low end torque increase.. I've seen similar dyno's and would assume your low end 2k-4k or so.. looks to increase maybe 7tq? HP gains at the bands I assume are extremely modest in the area of 2hp or so.

Also anyone know if they're going to do a non carbon fiber.. b/c the price is just ridiculous.. Seriously.. $400+ for an intake? That was about the price for the reflash in old RSX-S changed every aspect of car's performance. I do appreciate the quietness. This is a compact sedan more gear towards luxury (therefore should remind modestly smooth and quiet). Anyone with an independent dyno?

 

im sure the piece is fantastic, but the price has been many people's barrier of entry i believe.

there are those who argue that even buying an intake is a waste of money as you could just as easily remove your resonator and achieve similar gains. While i personally do not fall in to that line of thought when i made my own decision to buy an intake it was simply because one could be had at HALF the price of a CT-E box. ~500 (guessing shipping and stuff and tax) was just way out of my price range for that piece.

Although i would happily look into a Hondata reflash or a nicely priced exhaust...

cmon greddy, skunk, ct-e, get us blowing out some hot air

 

Thinking hard about getting this.

So you're saying that at cruising there's a more noticeable sound than with stock (resonator on), just want to be sure it's not objectionable or fatiguing on a long drive...

 

^Speaking through experience, I have stock/ resonator removed / CTE Icebox.

I can tell you the noise level became bothersome for me with the resonator removed, there's a humming and droning sound in mid throttle (which is most of the time for me on highway drive to work). CTE Icebox is quiet in idle and in mid throttle, as I go WOT, the sound is definitely louder but pretty sweet I can still carry a conversation inside the car.

 

^ removed mine as well, and installed my own makeshift CAI or ICEBOX, however you want to look at it, but with just the resonator removed mine sounded just like stock when driving casually and highway driving. You only here it IFF (yeah that's mathematical notation) you step on the throttle or you don't shift until 4000 rpm or higher.

 

Hi guys I'm new! I bought my TSX in December of last year but I've been reading the forums long since then. This forum helped in my decision making and now I'm looking some inputs from you guys on this CT-E Icebox. Before I start asking questions I gotta say my knowledge on the technical aspects of cars is close to none. I'm the guy who need things in simple everyday terms.

First thing I want to ask is that whether this icebox eliminates the common CAI's issue of soaking up too much heat. It can get pretty toasty in SoCal and I plan to drive to Palm Springs for a wedding in September so I definitely do not want any sort of problems.

Second is what you guys "feel" about the gains from this mod. Dyno'ed numbers are nice but if I can't feel it then it's all for nothing.

Third is the sound it makes. When I test drove a G37 I remember how lovely the car sounded. I have no idea where it came from, the engine area or the exhaust (yes I'm that much of a noob) but it would be nice if this mod can make my car sound more aggressive on heavy throttle.

Lastly, for all of you who has the part, is it worth it? It's about $500 to get it shipped. I also need somebody to install it for me if I do end up getting it.

Thanks guys!

 

woot socal!

yes, the icebox SHOULD not suffer heat soak as much as traditional SRI.

gain, i dont have an ice box, but with my injen, it is minimal but i feel that it pulls just a tad bit harder. could be placebo effect though. but honestly i've been told all intakes should be about the same

sound will be meaner, from what i've read, the ice box is just a bit louder than stock. which honestly, i think its perfect. i have an injen right now and sometimes i think its a bit too loud for my taste, and im only 19

price, honestly, i dont really think its worth it. unless you have serious cash to blow, 500 dollar for an intake isnt really worth it in my book, and if you insist on having a professional install for you, that's more money as well. the only reason i got mine was cuz it was on sale lol. just remember, intake = different filter + some tubing. if you can though, i suggest finding a friend that knows more about cars, and do it together. you can learn how to do it while making sure its done right


and have fun in palm spring, its gonna be hot as hell

 

Thanks Ed. One of the vendors on this forum (heeltoe) is actually very close to me so I will probably pop in and ask them some questions.

 

Nice info.

So I'm fighting with buying the CTE Icebox. I am driving stock now, had the resonator removed and it was just too much noise for me. It didn't sound aggressive, it just sounded loud and obnoxious with the resonator off. Just didn't fit the car.

So are you saying that the Icebox sounds basically stock, but a little louder and more aggressive at WOT? On a scale of 1-10, where would you put the resonator mod vs. the Icebox?

Good stuff.

 

Resonator mod will be a 5 and Icebox is 9+. My wife could not tell under normal throttle that I have the Icebox installed, but punch it past 4K, she noticed. Stock resonator mod generate too much of a droning sound and I have trouble talking hands free on the HFL, no problem with the Icebox.

The price is steep compare to other CAI setup, but the CF cover blends in nicely in the engine compartment, and the sound level is just right for me.

 

Awesome - appreciate all the info. I just can't get into loud intakes anymore, so this will definitely be the one I purchase.

Does anyone know of an aftermarket tube that replaces the stock rubber acordian tube? Like something that could be used in tandem with the Icebox to make a full intake starting at the TB?

I'm picturing something made from silicone, like maybe Samco. A bunch of companies make silicone intake tubes, but I don't see a listing for Samco.

 

how much power gain is the box giving? is it the most from all the other intakes?

 

As stated in CT Engineering website:

Torque increase of approximately 10 ft/lbs in low and high RPM driving, as well as horsepower increase of approximately 12 hp at the wheels.

 

where did you guys purchase yours im looking to get one too?

 

^I got mine at Acura of Lynnwood, see above post #125 Rob is a vendor in the forum. CTE sells it for $469 @ their website and Rob listed his @$425, but you can always phone him up for a discount. They are extremely helpful.

http://www.performancepalace.com/200...KE-330-039.htm

 

K&N Drop-In Filter FTW??? Unless you have headers, b-pipe, and an exhaust, I doubt an intake will do your car much justice if at all.

$500 for a minute HP gain is too rich for me, especially when a $60 K&N more or less does the same job.

 

^To each his own.

K&N make good filters, however, it does not address the highly restrictive stock setup which impede air flow. More air (preferably cooler less dense air) means more hp. While the CTE is an expensive setup (though well design and looks great), there are other CAI system which works well, less expensive and CARB legal (Injen comes to mind).

 

Your stock airbox, very rstrictive.



Icebox, tuned for improved efficiency, albeit a little louder at WOT.



It's not hard to see the reduced restriction with reduced temps from outside the engine compartment, as opposed to the stock intake that drafts air *at the radiator* would improve performance beyond a gauze drop in.

HD, CT-E fanboi

 

Has anyone tried this this intake tube with their IceBox? Wonder if they're compatible?

http://www.hiprospeed.com/ProductDet...87-68419-2-BLK

 

^ Looks impressive, though not quite sure about the $137.50 price.

 

I was able to find them for ~$100, but stack that on top of a $400 intake and it starts getting expensive...

Looks like it's a direct replacement for the OEM accordion tube, so it should work with the IceBox. If I decide to pull the trigger on the IceBox I'll definitely grab the HPS intake tube too and try it out.

 

It's always funny to me how a manufacturer of silicone piping can charge $30 for a similar pipe but charge $137 when they put a little sticker on it. Honestly, I'd sketch out the bend and lengths, get a couple of clamps and couplers, and build my own. Wouldn't be difficult.

Here's another site that might interest some of you.

http://www.anfittingsdirect.com/inde...5e727cd59282da

By the way, after having installed the CT-E Icebox not more than two days ago, I must say I'm quite happy with the overall sound and slight performance gain. Feels a touch better in the torque area but other than that it is just nice to know that the stock intake is gone. Combines with the downpipe, runners and spacer, the entire setup is pretty nice. Maybe get the silicone hose put together and the Skunk2 throttle body, if actually available, and we might have a rock solid intake setup on this car. Perfectly ready for a supercharger install. CT-E... where you at?!

 

I just received mine from UPS; to the other folks who got one, did it come with the instructions for the 1st gen TSX icebox? There was also some oil leakage from the plastic bag the filter was in. Just wondering if others had the same experience.

Can't wait to put it on, that's for sure.

 

My package came with 2G installation instructions only, very detailed with photos. The filter should come in its own plastic bag and come pre-oiled, don't recalled dripping with oil or oil leakage.

Where did you get yours from?

 

Tech, thanks for the info. The instructions came together with the hardware, so now I am slightly concerned that the hardware is for the 1st gen part. I ordered it from Rob so I'm not worried at all. Time to send him a PM!

Edit: looks like the hardware should be correct, since I only see one clamp (the 1st gen instructions list 2 "clams" in the parts list). Still, I'll double check with Rob to find out for sure.

 

^Glad to hear. I did install another clamp where the velocity stack connects to the ice box as suggested by Lou and HD, cost less than $2 at hardware store, seems to help keep everything in place better.

 

Installed the part today, went pretty smoothly except for removing the battery tray. Boy was it hard getting at those two 12 mm bolts underneath. Also, I did not follow the instructions where it said to screw the metal bracket into one of the empty holes. Instead, I unbolted the existing "triangle" and then bolted it back on with the bracket.

Regarding the extra hose clamp to attach the air horn to the box, I deemed it unnecessary, as the bracket/clamp combo on the horn seemed to be pretty sturdy.

I had 540 miles, so I drove gently for 20 miles to finish the 600 break-in period. It was identical to stock. Finally, I punched it, and yes, it really was music, as Tech put it. Wow. The engine is more willing to rev, and it's just so much easier to drive. It's going to be a fun 3 years...