Excelerate Performance: CT-Engineering Intake Now Available!!!!
03-22-2013, 03:53 PM
#1
Excelerate Performance: CT-Engineering Intake Now Available!!!!
CT-Engineering has released the 4G TL AWD 3.7L Icebox!!!! Gains are roughly 15 hp and tq. We have 6 of the first production available. These will be shipping in 1-2 weeks. The next production run will take at least a few more weeks.
$549 shipped to the cont 48 US. If interested send payment via Paypal to excelerate@sbcglobal.net and specify what you're ordering and for what car.
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Alexander. (03-23-2013)
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03-23-2013, 06:50 PM
#12
can anyone explain WHY this icebox intake makes 16 hp over stock?
since our OEM intake is considered a CAI....what exactly did CTE do that made the power gains? since others here have said the takeda SRI really made ZERO power... it can't be just a free flowing filter..there is something else going on... but WHAT?
549 seems like a lot of money for what I assume is a plastic box and filter.....
this it not a flame. is the icebox intake REALLY makes 16 whp.. that is a lot for a bolt on item... what I am curious about is how they did it...
as soon as I see a positive review i'm ordering! but i want to hear it from a member
since our OEM intake is considered a CAI....what exactly did CTE do that made the power gains? since others here have said the takeda SRI really made ZERO power... it can't be just a free flowing filter..there is something else going on... but WHAT?
549 seems like a lot of money for what I assume is a plastic box and filter.....
this it not a flame. is the icebox intake REALLY makes 16 whp.. that is a lot for a bolt on item... what I am curious about is how they did it...
as soon as I see a positive review i'm ordering! but i want to hear it from a member
03-24-2013, 09:05 AM
#13
can anyone explain WHY this icebox intake makes 16 hp over stock?
since our OEM intake is considered a CAI....what exactly did CTE do that made the power gains? since others here have said the takeda SRI really made ZERO power... it can't be just a free flowing filter..there is something else going on... but WHAT?
549 seems like a lot of money for what I assume is a plastic box and filter.....
this it not a flame. is the icebox intake REALLY makes 16 whp.. that is a lot for a bolt on item... what I am curious about is how they did it...
as soon as I see a positive review i'm ordering! but i want to hear it from a member
since our OEM intake is considered a CAI....what exactly did CTE do that made the power gains? since others here have said the takeda SRI really made ZERO power... it can't be just a free flowing filter..there is something else going on... but WHAT?
549 seems like a lot of money for what I assume is a plastic box and filter.....
this it not a flame. is the icebox intake REALLY makes 16 whp.. that is a lot for a bolt on item... what I am curious about is how they did it...
as soon as I see a positive review i'm ordering! but i want to hear it from a member
03-25-2013, 07:02 AM
#15
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CT-Engineering has released the 4G TL AWD 3.7L Icebox!!!! Gains are roughly 15 hp and tq. We have 6 of the first production available. These will be shipping in 1-2 weeks. The next production run will take at least a few more weeks.
$549 shipped to the cont 48 US. If interested send payment via Paypal to excelerate@sbcglobal.net and specify what you're ordering and for what car.
Do you know if the cover will go back over the intake once it's installed?
03-25-2013, 07:11 AM
#16
Advanced
can anyone explain WHY this icebox intake makes 16 hp over stock?
since our OEM intake is considered a CAI....what exactly did CTE do that made the power gains? since others here have said the takeda SRI really made ZERO power... it can't be just a free flowing filter..there is something else going on... but WHAT?
549 seems like a lot of money for what I assume is a plastic box and filter.....
this it not a flame. is the icebox intake REALLY makes 16 whp.. that is a lot for a bolt on item... what I am curious about is how they did it...
as soon as I see a positive review i'm ordering! but i want to hear it from a member
since our OEM intake is considered a CAI....what exactly did CTE do that made the power gains? since others here have said the takeda SRI really made ZERO power... it can't be just a free flowing filter..there is something else going on... but WHAT?
549 seems like a lot of money for what I assume is a plastic box and filter.....
this it not a flame. is the icebox intake REALLY makes 16 whp.. that is a lot for a bolt on item... what I am curious about is how they did it...
as soon as I see a positive review i'm ordering! but i want to hear it from a member
03-25-2013, 11:07 AM
#18
Facebook is the tool of the Devil. So I miss out on all sorts of goodies. Is there a picture of this full unit? Like, Is there a hidden part that goes around/under the battery?
03-25-2013, 11:07 AM
#19
$35 extra via UPS.
Yes, 3 left.
The TAKEDA SRI makes power. People just don't want to believe it. The CT-E intake is made even better than the TAKEDA intake so it makes more power. CT-E spends a lot of time engineering their products to achieve proper gains and this case to get the proper MAF readings as well.
Yes, 3 left.
can anyone explain WHY this icebox intake makes 16 hp over stock?
since our OEM intake is considered a CAI....what exactly did CTE do that made the power gains? since others here have said the takeda SRI really made ZERO power... it can't be just a free flowing filter..there is something else going on... but WHAT?
549 seems like a lot of money for what I assume is a plastic box and filter.....
this it not a flame. is the icebox intake REALLY makes 16 whp.. that is a lot for a bolt on item... what I am curious about is how they did it...
as soon as I see a positive review i'm ordering! but i want to hear it from a member
since our OEM intake is considered a CAI....what exactly did CTE do that made the power gains? since others here have said the takeda SRI really made ZERO power... it can't be just a free flowing filter..there is something else going on... but WHAT?
549 seems like a lot of money for what I assume is a plastic box and filter.....
this it not a flame. is the icebox intake REALLY makes 16 whp.. that is a lot for a bolt on item... what I am curious about is how they did it...
as soon as I see a positive review i'm ordering! but i want to hear it from a member
03-25-2013, 11:17 AM
#20
Moderator
i dont doubt ct-e products.. i just need to see that carb approval sticker before i buy 
also, judging from the pics of the ct-e intake
and the ct-e supercharger
looks like they wont work together..
also, judging from the pics of the ct-e intake
and the ct-e supercharger
looks like they wont work together..
Last edited by potmilkz; 03-25-2013 at 11:20 AM.
03-25-2013, 01:01 PM
#22
$35 extra via UPS.
Yes, 3 left.
The TAKEDA SRI makes power. People just don't want to believe it. The CT-E intake is made even better than the TAKEDA intake so it makes more power. CT-E spends a lot of time engineering their products to achieve proper gains and this case to get the proper MAF readings as well.
Yes, 3 left.
The TAKEDA SRI makes power. People just don't want to believe it. The CT-E intake is made even better than the TAKEDA intake so it makes more power. CT-E spends a lot of time engineering their products to achieve proper gains and this case to get the proper MAF readings as well.
03-25-2013, 07:52 PM
#24
Ordered mine today and was told it would ship out in a couple of weeks. Josh was a pretty cool guy answering all the dumb questions that I had. New to the foreign motors so have to forget the V8 mentality. Will see how it goes.
03-25-2013, 07:54 PM
#25
This thing is awesome! Comptech is really a kick but company. That's insane real world numbers from a intake. I wonder if you have to remove the battery and what's involved in the install. Are their any instructions you can scan and post? Just curious. 
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03-25-2013, 09:23 PM
#27
Was just curious. I wonder if it will sound any different? Also noticed you have a 12 with Umber. Was just talking about Umber in the ZDX forum. That is such a Hot color! The TL looks amazing with it.
Last edited by drivinginmy04tl; 03-25-2013 at 09:25 PM. Reason: Wanted to add a comment.
03-25-2013, 11:47 PM
#28
Everyone who saw my Pallidium/ebony TL and now the CBP/umber are shocked as to how beautiful the interior is. Most weren't even aware Acura offers umber as an option. I love how well CBP cleans up but I would've like bellanova/umber more, just for ease of maintenance.
03-27-2013, 08:23 AM
#34
Insane gains. Looks pretty sick too. Did anyone here recieve one yet? (Are they even shipping right now?)
I can't wait for community feedback. 550+ is a biiiiit steep for me (glad I went for the Takeda) but I really wanna see how this thing steps up to CT's rep. Can't wait for the pics and sound clips.
I can't wait for community feedback. 550+ is a biiiiit steep for me (glad I went for the Takeda) but I really wanna see how this thing steps up to CT's rep. Can't wait for the pics and sound clips.
03-27-2013, 12:09 PM
#35
Moderator
Insane gains. Looks pretty sick too. Did anyone here recieve one yet? (Are they even shipping right now?)
I can't wait for community feedback. 550+ is a biiiiit steep for me (glad I went for the Takeda) but I really wanna see how this thing steps up to CT's rep. Can't wait for the pics and sound clips.
I can't wait for community feedback. 550+ is a biiiiit steep for me (glad I went for the Takeda) but I really wanna see how this thing steps up to CT's rep. Can't wait for the pics and sound clips.
I dont doubt you will sell the takeda and purchase ct-e.. infact once it comes out and people do have it in hand and installed.. then we will see the true hands on experience of these bad boys.
03-27-2013, 02:49 PM
#36
just got home from CT-E and my objective 
what an amazing product. the box is well-made and seems very durable. chris explained that it took them a long time to get the mold just right to match the oem inlet curves to ensure that a CEL wouldn't be triggered. theyre doing some fine-tuning to ensure that the AWD icebox will fit the FWD models. no timeline currently on the CARB approval unfortunately.
what an amazing product. the box is well-made and seems very durable. chris explained that it took them a long time to get the mold just right to match the oem inlet curves to ensure that a CEL wouldn't be triggered. theyre doing some fine-tuning to ensure that the AWD icebox will fit the FWD models. no timeline currently on the CARB approval unfortunately.
03-27-2013, 02:52 PM
#37
Well hope to see someone give a write up. I can't do one until June and there should be reviews by then. Plus I'm doing the J pipe and HFPCs all at the same time so can't speak for just the CAI
