tech14

Do you have to remove the front bumper to clean the air filter?

sandiegodrive

No you don't, but I find it makes it MUCH easier.

Ramrodthrusterpuppy

Excellent vids!

Thanks!

MinDawg

Gr8 vid. Now I will have to do it myself.

tihomirbg

iTrader: (1)

Hey Guys,

I'm officially AEMed . The installation was not that bad thanks to the DYIs. I did it without removing the front bumper. Since I know what I'm doing now, I can say that I can do it again for half the time I spend on mine.

Just one quick question though.

I did sea foam the car after the installation and I had to go for a ride but it started to rain. I hit the highway and you know how it is when it rains even you keep distance from the others.
I came back home and wanted to see how the filter is doing and I saw water on it. Not much but still. So, would that be a problem and in a future I should not drive the car when it pours?

thomodachi

How in the world did you manage to remove the OEM intake w/o removing the front bumper. From the DIY video, it seems impossible.

tihomirbg

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All I can say is that, It can be done. By watching the DYIs you know what screws and bolts you have to remove. I can say that half of them I did not even see. I just guided my self by touching it.
On the other hand, I did not want to remove the RJ bumper due to the perfect fit the body shop did and I was not sure if I can do the same.

Once again, it can be done without removing the bumper.

MinDawg

Vid helped me a lot and car sounds great now. thanks for vid. I wish part about hook up was better as you couldn't tell what is what. same with Injen instructions, but I got it
Nice vid. now we need one on headlights ! did you ever make one?

tihomirbg

iTrader: (1)

Guys,

whoever has AEM does your make sound like it sucks in air when the engine turns off? Mine does that like it gets air in while the engine stops. It sound like when you go between gears.

MinDawg

my Injen did that more after I just put it in. now it's not that noticable anymore. maybe I got used to it.

imj0257

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*bookmarking

tihomirbg

iTrader: (1)

So this is normal. It is not like because of installation gone wrong?

MinDawg

I don't think so. Mine does the same thing. It's just all air trapped in the pipe, so it has to come back out once motor is off. and since there is a filter at the end-it makes shhhhh sound. just my

tihomirbg

iTrader: (1)

Thank you MinDawg. Now this makes sense and since it does I'm OK with it.
Tim

amk6453

iTrader: (1)

wow! very detail and clear!! im gona try it when i recieve my AEM CAI!

asmua6

this was one good video... very descriptive and gave me a lil confidence to do it myself.. good work

sandiegodrive

Always nice to hear it helping people out. I'll be releasing the "How to clean your CAI Filter Video as well soon"

playa4real

iTrader: (3)

ive noticed that most ppl that install CAI are in nice and warm climates (where it doesnt snow). i know there is always the possibility of hydrolocking, but how would a CAI hold up in a cold climate where it snows a lot (e.g. CT/the northeast)? would this be bad for the engine or would i possibly be worse off in the winters? i would like to do this, but am hesitant due to the fact that it rains a good amt and snows a good amt here

(sorry to digress!)

SLushhYYY

iTrader: (8)

is it the same stuff for the 2G Acura TL

bzyrice

iTrader: (10)

just installed mine.. vid helped alot! even though I have installed hundreds of these things on other cars (mostly civics and integras) .. always nice to see what the difference is on our car.. makes install sooo much smoother.. only problem i had was taking the stupid bracket off of the A/C vac line that connects to all the tubing.. lol .. just kept pushing the clip the wrong way..

oh yah, another thing was that instead of drilling those little screws on the intake, i just used nose pliers and ripped those screws out.. my drill was too big to fit in the wheel well and i was too lazy to turn my wheel lol ..

JD TL-S

iTrader: (1)

Great Video. You are a great person!!! Helping others is awesome!!! Should I get the Accord V2 Intake? Is it that hard to fit?

quad150db

iTrader: (1)

Just finishing putting my bumper back on about an hour ago after installing my CAI ... THANK YOU...THANK YOU..THANK YOU...

I saw your vids before I bought my car and was doing research but was still intimidated about taking off the bumper. However I called a couple dealerships in my area about having it installed this morning and got quotes ranging from 235-260 for the 2 hours of labor they charge for it.


After that I grabbed my laptop brought it outside and played your vid step by step following along and had almost no issues. On my 08 TL's there were a couple of small differences but nothing that could not be easily figured out. In total it took me 2 hour including a quick run to the auto parts store.


I will say after only making a quick trip around the block I am going to be spending a little more time in the upper RPM range for a little while.

type-sowner2007

Very nice job with the DIY san diego

sandiegodrive

Thanks guys for the responses, sorry for the delay I feel off the radar when the market crashed back in October.

I still need to together a cleaning your CAI Filter video though.

oHsicKtL

iTrader: (3)

im a total newbie, was i suppose to be provided with 2 hose? cause i only got one....also i didnt get the part with the power drill..what did that do?

sandiegodrive

Yeah your box should have included 2 hoses.

The drill wasn't needed. I use it to quickly knock out these two aluminum clips/clamps when removing the stock intake. My drill wasn't charged when I helped a friend a couple days ago so I just used a flat head screw driver and a hammer.

oHsicKtL

iTrader: (3)

yeh it only came with one holes, so we kind of modified it...we didnt take out the whole black thing that the holes was connected to(u know what im talkin about) but we only took off the end that is connected to the intake and we connected that end to the intake, u think it will be ok? (hopefully you understand what im talkin about) also i didnt get any decal not the license plate thingy

kaj1

+1

OStateBeaver

Does installing this trigger the check engine light to come on or will it be ok if I install an AEM V2?

djonyx88

iTrader: (2)

any one wants to sell their oem intake ? i really need one.

runna03

SandiegoDrive,

I really appreciate the time you took to make the excellent DIY Videos to uninstall the OEM- and install the new intake.

I was quite surprised that there wasn't a stock resonator in my 2005 TL, I was under the impression the stock was in the same spot for TL's from 2004-2008.

I've only tested the intake performance around the neighborhood, but I love the throaty sound. Installed the AEM V2.


Thank you again!

dave_ramkumar

iTrader: (5)

perfect video dude thanks alot

huystAr

iTrader: (3)

Great video to uninstall the OEM and install the new intake!! Bookmarked and on my to-do list! (:

mrlal8

iTrader: (2)

anyone here live near central jersey? i need some help installing this intake

tonymaz7sm

i just bought my 07 tl type s and ive been doing some research on here and seen ppl talking abount AEM V2 CAI. does that come for my car aswell? and how do u guys deal with rain?! is it secure enough to drive in rain or do u need to buy a bypass for the CAI!?1



thanks guys

1fsthatch

Just installed mine

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Vigor66

Here is the link to the AEM V2 that will fit your 07 Type-s.
http://store.excelerateperformance.c...c/i-47067.aspx
The rain shouldn't be a problem unless you're driving through large puddles. Just be cautious when it's wet out. You don't need a bypass and I don't think many people use them.

kidrocking79

My stock air intake does that.. as soon as I shut the car off it takes a gulp of air. I can hear it when I'm working on the car and the hood is up and I shut the car off. So this is not because of the CAI

kidrocking79

Anyone know if putting in an aftermarket CAI will void warranty? I don't want to go to the dealer one day to get something worked on that's still considered under warranty and have them say that I have an aftermarket CAI and I just voided the warranty.

crazy haitian

Great video