I'm back and I have my CAI installed!
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I'm back and I have my CAI installed!
After a little hiatus, I'm back.
I've been reading this board the last month however was not allowed to post.
Anyhow, I ended up installing my cold air intake and the thing hauls ass now. I'm so stoked that I installed it. It was $230 well spent.
And I get better gas mileage! So genius!!!!
I've been reading this board the last month however was not allowed to post.
Anyhow, I ended up installing my cold air intake and the thing hauls ass now. I'm so stoked that I installed it. It was $230 well spent.
And I get better gas mileage! So genius!!!!
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Please post some pics. Also, of you have a smart phone with an accelerometer you can download software that allows you to actually measure a speed increase (0-60mph).
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EasyRider, quit being combative and argumentative.
First, CAI's have be well noted to give minimal gains in horsepower. It's cold outside, so your device seems to work extra good right now. And that's great, but I doubt you will feel the same way about your CAI in the dead of summer. At the end of the day, Cold Air Intakes have been notorious for being a $230 extra growl for the TL.
Second, just post some pictures and answer the guys questions. They are just interested in seeing your work.....that's all.
First, CAI's have be well noted to give minimal gains in horsepower. It's cold outside, so your device seems to work extra good right now. And that's great, but I doubt you will feel the same way about your CAI in the dead of summer. At the end of the day, Cold Air Intakes have been notorious for being a $230 extra growl for the TL.
Second, just post some pictures and answer the guys questions. They are just interested in seeing your work.....that's all.
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For the 4G TL, K&N only makes a Short Ram Intake.
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I have a 04 TL and I've been searching for a carb legal SHORT RAM intake, I live in CA. I went to many performance shops to look for a injen or aem one but they said they don't make them for my model. Is this true? If so why? and what can I do, I don't want a cold air one.
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I have a 04 TL and I've been searching for a carb legal SHORT RAM intake, I live in CA. I went to many performance shops to look for a injen or aem one but they said they don't make them for my model. Is this true? If so why? and what can I do, I don't want a cold air one.
Short ram HURTS performance.
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Just outta curiousity, is there any proof to this statement? I see it made on here constantly and I'm just wondering if it's everyone providing their opinions, or if there have actually been tests done to prove it.
I haven't seen any before / after dynos or anything similar...just people stating what it felt like. I'd love to see something that adds credibility.
I haven't seen any before / after dynos or anything similar...just people stating what it felt like. I'd love to see something that adds credibility.
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Just outta curiousity, is there any proof to this statement? I see it made on here constantly and I'm just wondering if it's everyone providing their opinions, or if there have actually been tests done to prove it.
I haven't seen any before / after dynos or anything similar...just people stating what it felt like. I'd love to see something that adds credibility.
I haven't seen any before / after dynos or anything similar...just people stating what it felt like. I'd love to see something that adds credibility.
why?
because the hood is up and there is a fan blowing into the engine bay.
plus, all the 4G guys will tell you that it hurt top end.
I believe Pete and psuedo can attest to this.
on the 3rd gen TL, the stock paper filter OUTFLOWS the throttle body at WOT.
on the 4G, Honda has increased the diameter of the throttle body.
so, a cold air intake or short ram wouldnt bring more air in. a cold air intake would bring in denser air, tho. which would increase HP.
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I thought someone on here did a test of engine bay temp vs outside temp and found that is the difference was insignificant when the vehicle was moving. This would lead me to believe that there's not much of a difference between SRI and CAI in regards to gains.
My automotive expertise is extremely limited so I can't attest either way, and I only had my TL for a couple months before installing my SRI so the "seat of the pants" test isn't conclusive.
Either way though I love it, and would do it again. With a baby on the way I don't have the funds for real performance mods, so 'awesome sounds' is about all I can do for now
Thx for the info!
My automotive expertise is extremely limited so I can't attest either way, and I only had my TL for a couple months before installing my SRI so the "seat of the pants" test isn't conclusive.
Either way though I love it, and would do it again. With a baby on the way I don't have the funds for real performance mods, so 'awesome sounds' is about all I can do for now
Thx for the info!
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I have the short ram. Your first investment in power would be the J pipe. End of story.
If you want more after that - get the PCDs / HFPCs.
Gray area mods:
P2R Intake Runners. I have them, not sold on them doing much.
Takeda intake. Noisemaker by itself. Maybe good with other mods
P2R Thermal intake gasket. I have it. I didn't install it was so sloppily cut.
P2R Throttle spacer and gaskets. I have them. Not sold on them doing much.
Catback exhaust. Maybe 10hp - and get out $1500 or so. Probably not worth it without FI.
Crank Pulley. Maybe a few HP. Pretty Penny at $300ish.
DEFINITE Power Adders:
PCD/HFPC. Big power.
Longtube J Pipe. Big power.
If you want more after that - get the PCDs / HFPCs.
Gray area mods:
P2R Intake Runners. I have them, not sold on them doing much.
Takeda intake. Noisemaker by itself. Maybe good with other mods
P2R Thermal intake gasket. I have it. I didn't install it was so sloppily cut.
P2R Throttle spacer and gaskets. I have them. Not sold on them doing much.
Catback exhaust. Maybe 10hp - and get out $1500 or so. Probably not worth it without FI.
Crank Pulley. Maybe a few HP. Pretty Penny at $300ish.
DEFINITE Power Adders:
PCD/HFPC. Big power.
Longtube J Pipe. Big power.
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but, we cant take FULL advantage of it without being tuned.
when i say small gain, anywhere from 5-10hp.
I bought the J&R ECU and i am waiting for it to come in.
I have full exhaust mods and later will P&P the manifold.
I expect to be around 275-280whp with all of this.
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I primarily drive the 07 Type S as a daily, and only the 4G occasionally. I think comparing the acceleration between the two, it throws off my expectations. The 3G is stock, and I'll go hammer on it and thing - man, this is quick. The 4G has all the intake mods, and I'll hit it and think, meh, maybe it's a little bit snappier than stock.
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That's kind of it though. I've done fast Hondas for years. The 07 feels like a fast Honda - pulls hard, nose dives, back gets light, etc. The 4G is a completely different beast. It just moves out, but you don't really feel that "rubber band" effect like you do on a fast FF car.
Lining them up, I'd take the 4G on a race to 30, the 3G on a race to 60, I think they'd be neck and neck to 100, and I'd take the 3g @ 100+.
Both mine are 5AT. I know my 03CL-S6M would destroy either of them in a line, but it was bolted to 280whp territory. Clutches and carseats unfortunately aren't terribly fond of one another, so ditched the S2000 and the CLS6 for a pair of auto TLs.
Lining them up, I'd take the 4G on a race to 30, the 3G on a race to 60, I think they'd be neck and neck to 100, and I'd take the 3g @ 100+.
Both mine are 5AT. I know my 03CL-S6M would destroy either of them in a line, but it was bolted to 280whp territory. Clutches and carseats unfortunately aren't terribly fond of one another, so ditched the S2000 and the CLS6 for a pair of auto TLs.
Last edited by Pseudomaniac; 02-07-2012 at 09:36 AM.
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All I'm saying is that the intake that I bought has provided more HP to my '09 4g w/tech. Maybe the CAI intake you guys purchased isnt as good as mine? I do not know, I'm just explaining from my experience. And I must say my experience has been pretty goood and I'm happy with it...
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All I'm saying is that the intake that I bought has provided more HP to my '09 4g w/tech. Maybe the CAI intake you guys purchased isnt as good as mine? I do not know, I'm just explaining from my experience. And I must say my experience has been pretty goood and I'm happy with it...
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All I'm saying is that the intake that I bought has provided more HP to my '09 4g w/tech. Maybe the CAI intake you guys purchased isnt as good as mine? I do not know, I'm just explaining from my experience. And I must say my experience has been pretty goood and I'm happy with it...
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Doesn't the 3G come with a cold air system stock anyways? It gets air from way down near the base of the bumper, doesn't it?