Im looking to put a cold ait intake, but im thinking of getting an COMPTECH "ICE BOX" instead of the regular tube and a cone. Is it worth the extra cash and is it hard to install

 

As of now, the Ice Box isn't out yet.
As for the of it's worth the extra cash, it depends on how paranoid you are about hydrolocking your engine. I have had the Injen on for about 2-3 weeks now, and I haven't had any problems driving through rain, plus the sound is awesome. As for the installation, I think the removal of the stock intake is the hardest.

 

AEM, Injen, FUJITA are all great comanies and all offer cold air intakes for your car. Comptech has not released an Icebox yet.

 

is there anything pomperable to the COMPTECH "ICE BOX", thats already released?

 

aem has an intake

 

nope.
All the aftermaket intakes that are out right now, are pretty much the "tube and cone."

 

is there a specific intake you would recomend?

 

https://acurazine.com/forums/car-parts-sale-361/sale-aem-cai-clp-01-03-%24110-shipped-123950/
this thread will help you out.

 

thanks for your help Laxplaya11385. I take it you have the AEM intake, did you have to cut it or did it fit as is?

 

either go with fujita or aem. heard good things about both and both have good gains. installation for both is really simple 2

 

You probably can't go wrong with AEM, Injen, or Fujita. I have AEM and am very pleased with it. It fit perfectly. A pretty easy self-install.

 

actually, I have the Injen hahaha. You don't have to cut any of them. They fit as is. Just remember to be patient while removing the stock intake, b/c it's a PITA!

 

ARE There Any Downsides To The Cai? Esp In Rain Or Throwing Off Anything With The Car Like Emissions/ecu? Just Asking Before I Get One

 

The only thing you really have to worry about is potentially hydrolocking your car. Just use your common sense and don't drive into any huge puddles, and you should be fine. As for emissions, i believe all the CAI are legal. The ecu adjusts itself.

 

Ditto. There are many threads dealing with all these issues.

ECU will learn.

Legal (you can move the temperature sensor for even better performance, which I think may not make it CARB certified, but who cares).

Hydrolocking NOT a problem; just don't drive through three feet of standing water.

 

Anyone know if/when AEM is planning on making the V2 for 2004-6 TLs? Thanks.

 

My recommendation is AEM. I like them, been using their production since 2002. However, their customer service is shyt. I hate calling them, obnoxious people.

 

Is comptech going to be coming out with an icebox soon?

 

currently under development w/ no ETA.

 

Has anyone looked at the Weapon-R intakes? Anyone installed one on the TL?

 

FYI, I just called AEM and the guy in customer service said there are no current plans.

 

so where do i find this AEM V2 cold air intake your talking about. i cant find any for the 3GL. all i see is for the 2GL. also, anybody know about a SHORT RAM AIR intake for the TL. i was told they should give about the same performance as the cold air for half the price. WHAT YOUR OPINIONS ON THIS AND DO THEY MAKE THEM FOR THE TL?

 

K&N has a CAI that you can make into a short ram. I think there might be another product that is solely short ram but the name has escaped me. You will still probably get some gains with a short ram but a concern is that the air wont be as cold since the filter sits in the engine compartment as opposed to away from most of the heat.


Also, I think this has already been answered at some point in another CAI thread, but which ones are CARB approved?

 

You can get the AEM CAI for the 3GTL but as of now, there are no plans for AEM to produce a V2 for it. check out www.aempower.com for their products

 

Numerous people have put the short intakes on their 3G TLs and if you search this forum you should see the threads on that topic. They do exist but don't work as well, but they're safer.

K&N makes one you can convert back and forth to long/short.

Haven't done either one yet personally, still on the fence and hoping an icebox comes out someday.

 

Same here, gq... CT needs to get their collective heads out of their asses and get it into production already...

 

well i ended up gettin the aem cold air intake from ebay for like $215 to the door. hope its worth it.

 

My AEM CAI for the 04+ TL is up for sale. its brand new in the box i just picked it up today and cant return because it was a "special order" whatever! lol $225 shipped, or if you live near, u can pick it up for $200

sorry im not trying to jack your thread, just thought i let you know because you're lookin for a CAI

 

Anyone know if CT has an Ice Box for the 3G TL yet?

 

Which intake comes with the CT supercharger.. that isn't the Icebox?

 

I know that Injen is CARB approved for 2004 TL only. AEM is pending approval for 04-2006. Fujita and K&N aren't approved.

 

No Icebox yet. I don't know what they're waiting for.

It is an icebox but not one that would work with a N/A TL. That icebox is set up to run only with the supercharger.

 

Let us know when, or if CT makes an Ice Box for the 3G TL.

In the mean time - do the Injen/Fujita/AEM CAIs require the removal of the bumper for installation?

 

It isn't necessary. But it makes it a lot easier.

 

 

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How do you clean/change the air filter after installing the AEM CAI. Do you have to pull out the inner fender each time??

 

I'm just saying that if all the things I've read about are true regarding installing the AEM CAI, then to a non-mechanic, like me, this becomes a less appealing "DIY" project.

I got a response from another member, saying the bumper removal is definitely NOT needed. That makes me feel a little better. But I'm still not sure about the whole thought of draining coolant. Are the instructions that come with this unit extremely explicit, every step of the way?

Also - What happens when the filter need to be changed because it gets dirty, or becomes less efficient? How do you get to it?

 

thats what i do

 

Thanks