Carbin3

Hey everyone,

I have a 2008 Acura TL Type S, I am looking to purchase a Cold Air Intake but I am having a tough time finding a bypass valve so water does not get in. I contacted AEM and they said they don't have one that fits my vehicle. Does anyone have any recommendations?

Thanks!
Carbin3

NvrDwn

As long as you don't submerge it you'll be fine.

zachlone

ebay?

08TList

iTrader: (-1)

AEM doesn't make a bypass valve for the V2 intake for our cars as its not compatible with the second chamber. You should be able to get one if you have a single chamber intake, such as the V1

EvilVirus

iTrader: (8)

Agree

Carbin3

I understand that if I don't fully submerge it I will be fine but it would be nice to have the bypass valve, I know Injen has something similar to the air bypass valve that AEM has called the 'hydro shield' but not sure how well those work?

SharksBreath

iTrader: (33)

totally unnecessary man. you don't need it. save your money.

Carbin3

If it's unnecessary what do you recommend? The AEM v2?

EvilVirus

iTrader: (8)

^ There has been numerous of threads like this so I advise you to search around and read the info.

I would be more concern with the type of filter than the pipe. Again, search and read.

There is ebay (Custom CAI), DC Sports, AEM, etc.
Check out our vendors too. They will help you select what you want.

08TList

iTrader: (-1)

installing a bypass valve would be a pretty significant preventative measure against hydrolocking. It's an extra step thats only really seems necessary if you live in an area with EXTREMELY deep puddles or flooding. I personally did hydro lock my engine once but that was due to a few factors one being my lack of knowledge on how to handle a submerged situation, the others being the unmaintained parking lot and crazy flash storm.

zachlone

as long as you dont live in an area where flooding may occur, you should be fine

Excelerate

iTrader: (1)

You have to submerge the filter in water to suck up water. Don't install the bypass valve; it will interrupt air flow and it falls apart. If you want a good CAI get the AEM V2 intake.

http://store.excelerateperformance.c...c/i-47067.aspx

pohljm

Save your money for mods that will actually make a difference. You do not really want to trade filtering capability for a little sound and no measurable HP gain. You already have a CAI stock, just remove the resonators and add a little aftermarket ducting and you will have better filtration and some of the sound you desire. If your after performance your not going to get any from the aftermarket CAI. Add some more money and get a j-pipe and you will get some return on your investment. There is a DIY here to show you how to achieve what I am describing.

Pte. Jerry L.

I was worried about it too and honestly I've gone through some near-flood rainstorms and it's fine. The AEM hydroshield is available if you're feeling paranoid, as far as I know it goes on top of the filter but reduces flow.

As far as which intake, it's hard to go wrong.
I have the AEM V2 and if you're looking for sound, it's a great choice

DJ VUE

just got a V2. No flooding in CO. (knock on wood)

runutsooh

what about something like a AEM Induction 1-4002 Air Filter Wrap?

jdmgxer87

Aem v2 is legit

1black_seven

iTrader: (2)

I bought the Injen hydro shield and its garbage. does not work.

Scottwax

I like mine. Throttle response is definitely better but outright performance gains, hard to tell without a dyno. Butt dyno gets influenced by the ear dyno. No doubt when VTEC switchover is.

runutsooh

well I don't mean the 1-4002, but you could get what ever size you needed. I wonder if anyone else has a pre filter like that one, and how does it work

StealthTL-S

If you have a type S TL you already have a good intake setup man. Like previous said, you won't gain much , except noise. The TL already has a semi-cold air intake stock. Others members here taught me this.

justnspace

iTrader: (1)

^all TL's have a cold air intake system stock, not just Type-s'

Vlad_Type_S

iTrader: (3)

But then how does the Type S make so many more horsepowers? The intake must be colder air intake than base. Much woosh, many fasts.


But for cereal, I agree with the folks saying not to spend money on it. OEM setup has the best filtration too.

nttstt444

iTrader: (1)

Much technology, such air flow.

kingbharj

so what filter do you recommend putting in it?

CL-S progression 01

iTrader: (2)

My 01 CL s has a the same style intake system and when I changed to the injen cai it was faster, better throttle response, sounded better. Injen claims a confirmed 10.8hp on their intake for the 01 CL type s and for the 08 tl type s there is a 12.9 hp increase. Not peak hp but still, it adds power all around.