TL-CrAzIe-05

Hello all,

I'd just like to let you all know that I was the test car for the 6MT for the CAI. I spent all day at Injen in Pomona, CA yesterday while they test fitted and gave me a free intake. I will have to get some pictures taken later today and upload them for all of you. So for all you guys/gals out there looking for an intake well it will be available soon. The contact I spoke to and got hooked up by was Duy pronounced (Doo-Wey). Well hope this helps. Please leave rep points.

cM3go

rep points no longer exist, but we await the pics! thanks for letting us know. Can you give us any specs? price?

TL-CrAzIe-05

I'm going to set up a time next month to go and get a dyno run done. They are booked right now. I will have the pics by this afternoon.

6mtV6

Post pics soon.
Do you know the exact date it'll be available?

cM3go

pics?

I10O0I1

iTrader: (1)

great.. will the intake be available or only 6MT? what about automatics?

NBPTLBOI

do you notice any good differences with the new intake?

VTEC=happiness

The auto version has been on the market since a couple of months after the TL was released.

apwalsh

I thought it was one version for both. What is the difference?

VTEC=happiness

I believe the mass airflow sensor is in a different place for the AT versus the MT....The MT needs a longer pipe from the header area.

apwalsh

Good to know. Thanks. Phantom points to you

GoBig

This is very interesting because there are already people w/ 6MT's that have the Injen CAI. One of them is "HONDAFANS". I'm just not understanding.

TL-CrAzIe-05

GoBig, I just bought my 05 TL 6MT in Nov. I had contacted Injen and AEM about intakes for the 6MT however they said they were working on it. Injen told me that they needed a test car for the firment process and to ensure they could market to the rest of enthuisiats. Here are the emails from Duy at Injen.

Date: Thursday, January 13, 2005 1:36 PM
From: duy@injen.com

To: "John C. Rolon" <turbosi1@adelphia.net>

Subject: Re: 2005 TL Test Fit for CAI
The process usually only takes a full day- We're just test fitting our
system we currently have out to make sure there are no fitting issues. There
will be an inspection form for you to fill out and sign off on before we
proceed with your car. You will get an intake for the trade. Please let me
know if you are still interested and I will schedule you in.

Best,

Duy Le
Sales/Marketing
Injen Technology Co., Ltd.
(909) 839.0706 x201
(909) 839.0427 fax
www.injen.com
AIM: InjenDLE

Date: Tuesday, January 18, 2005 3:06 PM
From: duy@injen.com

To: "John C. Rolon" <turbosi1@adelphia.net>

Subject: Re: Thank You
Jon,

Thank you for allowing us to you use your vehicle. Enjoy the system!

Best,

Duy Le
Sales/Marketing
Injen Technology Co., Ltd.
(909) 839.0706 x201
(909) 839.0427 fax
www.injen.com
AIM: InjenDLE

Date: Tuesday, January 18, 2005 3:06 PM
From: duy@injen.com

To: "John C. Rolon" <turbosi1@adelphia.net>

Subject: Re: Thank You
Jon,

Thank you for allowing us to you use your vehicle. Enjoy the system!

Best,

Duy Le
Sales/Marketing
Injen Technology Co., Ltd.
(909) 839.0706 x201
(909) 839.0427 fax
www.injen.com
AIM: InjenDLE

GoBig

Okay. So they were just making sure that what they do have currently our fits properly. Do you know if they will be making any changes to the existing CAI?
Thanks.

Ron A

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G

Ok, this make sense now. I have had my intake on since I bought my car in August, and it is a 6MT. I had no problem installing it or have had any problems with it so far.

But, why would they wait this long to "test fit" it??

TL-CrAzIe-05

I have no idea why they would have waited so long. I always was skeptical about aftermarket products being the right ones and the right fit for the appropriate application. Usually a AT is different then a MT and vice versa. I had asked Injen if they were going to make one for the 6MT only or if the current one out would work. They said that the information the dealer provided them was that the body and under the hood were pretty much identical, however Injen being a reperable company wanted to make sure for themselves before actually stating so to the public so that there were no problems.

I just happened to be the lucky guy who got the intake for free. FREE is the best. One less thing I have to spend money on...ya know!!!!

VTEC=happiness

Ok guys, TL-Crazie-05 asked that I put up pics of the cutom fit CAI that Injen made for his car. Per my sources, based on the usual time fram between initial fabrication and production of a CAI, this should be widely available within a matter of only a couple of weeks. Here ya go:

TL-Crazie-05's Ride:

GoBig

So is there a difference between the 5AT and 6MT's intakes?

cM3go

maybe the throttle body?

TL-CrAzIe-05

Thanks VTEC-Happiness. I really appreciate you hosting my pics. As for everyones questions concerning the AT/6MT fitment and intake availability I'd tell you to call Duy at Injen at the number above in the previous post and he can get the intake out to you. Hope this helps out.

gman44116

iTrader: (1)

I received a e-mail from Duy today explaining that it's currently available and YES it is the same for the auto as the 6mt.

part# RD1482 (polished)
RD1482blk (black powder coated)

Just ordered my black one today through overboost. powder coated ones are currently out of stock..

hope this helps...

ITL

How accessible is the filter itself on the CAI?

I'm going to have to take this into consideration before buying as I perform my own maintenance...

VTEC=happiness

You can get to it by removing the fender lining in the driver's side wheel well.

jchcmax

Do you have to reset the ECU? Does Injen recommend that?

VTEC=happiness

Can't see a need to...isn't our ECU one that adjusts itself?

ITL

ugh...I figured this was the only way.......

PeterUbers

iTrader: (1)

What's the interior/exterior sound difference at regular throttle and wide open throttle? Thanks

VTEC=happiness

The difference is certianly notable, but not extreme at all. Inside you will hear a bit more of a growl, outside is the same just amplified. You will also hear a little bit of a whine at half throttle as the CAI sucks in the air.

VTEC=happiness

Its really not bad...you just need to pop out two clips and pull back the lining...you can remove your wheel for easier access if you are so inclined.

jchcmax

One more queston, does it have a California CARB exempt number yet?

tgt

iTrader: (1)

What are the advertised gains from the Injen kit?

Thanks,
Travis

GoBig

Did you ever get that Dyno run?

ARX-01b

iTrader: (1)

IMO the black finish looks better, but I might be a little partial.

mio

I'm just wondering if the CAI will get wet or suck water to the engine when the car is in the car wash or in the rain?

special-ed

i've go the black powder coated unit. sounds great and looks discrete in the engine bay. i've gone through 3 car washes already (try to avoid just the high pressure jet washes just in case) and no problems....

also, didn't have to take the front fender off....