gitRplyr09

ive found a few cold air intakes like injen and aem, and i was just wondering if anyone knew of any others that were out there, these ones are sellin for round 250 or so, and im tryin to find the 'best buy'

ravingstylez

has anyone installed a CAI in there new TL??? do you like the results and was it hard
?

cM3go

search and you shall find your answers

iyfphoto

I thought the '04 had a factory cold air intake?

Granted it isn't the pretty polished tube that most vroom vroom cars have, but it also is not as noisy.

Vtec1

Hey in have 2 extra injen intakes brand new still in box. One is polished and the other is power coat black. Polished is going for 220 shipped anywhere in the usa. Power coat black is 230 shipped anywhere in the usa.
Let me know

Import Performance
661 810 4764
ask for Louis

kilrb

Hey, I'd take Louis up on the offer. I bought an Injen for $215 delivered, and I LOVE IT! It's great looking, and the sound is incredible!!!

Aegir

Yes.

SpringsAcura

that is correct -- factory cold air induction is standard

kilrb

But have you looked at it? It's the most convoluted, constricted looking thing I have ever seen! I swear I couldn't fit all the stock crap in the big Injen box when I took it out! I know if it was engineered by Honda that it flows well, but I gurantee the Injen still allows better air flow. And the sound... Don't get me wrong: Below 4k, you can't even tell it's different, but above 4k with the throttle pinned, it sounds throaty, without sounding like an exhaust leak.

mobilezen

It seems as though Injen is the way to go these days as far as intake systems. I almost prefer a powdercoat over polished as I believe it doesn't build up as much heat but I guess the change in temperature is minimal so it wouldn't matter so much.

Norse396

It has something called a factory CAI system yes, but since it contains a restrictor the thing is worthless unless it's removed. They incorporate a restrictor for federal noise standards.

synoil

Ever wonder why most engine parts, intake tubes et are painted black on most cars?
Cause black transters heat rapidly.

Craig

go4heat

how much are people charging to install CAIs??

D4SSWME

will putting a CAI system violate CA Emission laws?

not really a car techie here so just wanted to make sure its safe to use for passing the smog checks

kilrb

Why not do it yourself and save some bucks? Besides, it's fun to get to know your car. The Injen install isn't particularly difficult; it just takes a little time. I think it took me 3 hours, but I went slowly. If I were to do it again on another TL, it would probably take me a little over an hour.

richard_1

from all the research ive seen looking for a CAI its going to be around 250ish so your about right and maybe if you waited until the 05's came out you might save a few bucks on a intake

thanks
richard

Drock

Why would you think the 2005 is going to come with a custom CAI. It's not. They wouldn't do that from the factory. They 2005 is going to be the exact same car as the 2004. Why change? Acura is selling all they can produce.

ravingstylez

whoever has put in a aftermarket CAI (injen aem) wat ever lemme see sum pics lol

cliff

it would be helpful if someone posted a DIY with pics...if i ever put the injen in, im going to do that for this forum. im still debating if i want that sound in a luxury car, although i love that noise

kilrb

There's no sound below 4k, man. Even under full throttle.

As far as DIY pictures; buy an Injen. It comes with instructions and pictures of what you are doing. I suppose the only vague part is how to get the bumper off, but figuring that out is fun.