intake help

keben · 04-11-2009, 04:47 AM

so i'm planning on buying an intake for my 04 tsx. my first thought was to buy an AEM short ram because i stay in the low end RPM's most of the time and figured it was pointless for me to buy a CAI, and i like how AEM is legal in california. ive been reading the forums and a lot of people are recommending the INJEN CAI and i was thinking about getting one but i'm not sure if it's legal or not. ive read that someone tried contacting the company but no response. can anyone help me out with this?

Age · 04-11-2009, 07:58 AM

Have you looked at the Comptech CAI? Looks stock and it has gains on the low end.

icemiko · 04-11-2009, 11:44 PM

do a search on the icebox, if you want low end that's for you

MemphisRheins · 04-11-2009, 11:48 PM

As I said in the other thread...

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Originally Posted by MemphisRheins

It depends on what you want, and what your budget is...

The Closed intake systems such as the Mugen and Comptech Icebox are the best for gains throughout the powerband, and they are semi-quiet...

A Cold Air Intake such as the Injen, Fujia or K&N Typhoon is best for high end power, and making the car louder...

And if you have the budget for it... "JDM porn" Intakes such as the Gruppe M or J's Racing Intake will make power throughout the powerband and sound and look damn good in the process.

And yes, Injen should be CARB Legal...just call them so you can get the sticker... Dont even think about a short ram, absolute garbage compared to a CAI.

keben · 04-15-2009, 05:57 AM

thanks to all for all the info, i guess Injen CAI is what i'm going with. time to start saving!

keben · 04-15-2009, 02:40 PM

my tsx is my daily car, my only car at that. bascially what i'm looking for is an increase in performance, sound isn't all that much important to me but nice growl would be nice. an intake probably wouldn't do much performance but for me, its a start. any more suggestions?

a2dadamm · 04-15-2009, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by keben

my tsx is my daily car, my only car at that. bascially what i'm looking for is an increase in performance, sound isn't all that much important to me but nice growl would be nice. an intake probably wouldn't do much performance but for me, its a start. any more suggestions?

go with the competch its cheaper than the others and will give u from what i have herd a nice sound not loud like your normal intakes. and it looks stock and usued the stock tubing fromt he intake..

cdiggisapimp · 04-15-2009, 04:48 PM

the most current injen cold air intake (SP series with MR technology) is not CARB exempt, so it WILL NOT pass a visual inspection.

injen has been saying the exempt status is forthcoming, for about a year now.

btw i have owned a black SP1431 for a year and a half and i love it.

tekneek · 04-15-2009, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by MemphisRheins

Dont even think about a short ram, absolute garbage compared to a CAI.

What's wrong with short rams? I've had an A'PEXi short ram for a couple of months now and i have no complaints. It was recommended to me by marcus @ heeltoe. The few members who have this intake on this forum have no complaints as well.

There is also a product review for the sri that I have:
Product Review: A'PEXi Power Intake - TSXClub.com Forums

My only concern before buying this intake was the hot air from the engine. I remember reading a "how it works: intakes" article you wrote awhile back and that seemed to be your biggest issue with short rams. Although I have no way of measuring the temperature of the air being sucked into the intake, I'm not sure SRIs are as bad as you've stated.

Mind you I'm not trying to argue with you, I just would like to hear your insight behind your statement.

ryan07md · 04-15-2009, 10:46 PM

I don't think there is really a problem with short rams besides the heat issue?? if you get some kind of a heat shield then it shouldn't be a problem plus no worry of sucking in water. I know you would have to be a complete idiot suck in water with a cai but it can only be safer with a short ram. I have the fujita cai and have no complaints after about a year. If you are looking for a quiet intake then Fujita is not for you because it is very loud under heavy throttle.

That-TSX-Kid · 04-15-2009, 11:40 PM

keben, it sounds liek you want to buy an Injen intake in Short Ram. Thats the advantage to the Injen, it converts to SR or to CAI for whatever you want. Search the forums for any reviews, I love mine! Let us know how it is when you get it.

keben · 04-16-2009, 01:38 AM

yeah i like how the injen can convert but im also concerned about whether or not it's legal and from what i've read, it isn't and hasn't been for a while. i seached the forums and ive read messages in favor of different intake mods. my first choice was an AEM short ram because, like ive posted earlier, drive mostly in the low end and it's legal. i guess im a somewhat conservative driver but when i get that urge for speed, im down to get it. when it comes down to it, legality and increased performance, even if its little. right now from what ive been reading and have been suggested, comptech icebox is looking real good right now.

tekneek · 04-16-2009, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by keben

yeah i like how the injen can convert but im also concerned about whether or not it's legal and from what i've read, it isn't and hasn't been for a while. i seached the forums and ive read messages in favor of different intake mods. my first choice was an AEM short ram because, like ive posted earlier, drive mostly in the low end and it's legal. i guess im a somewhat conservative driver but when i get that urge for speed, im down to get it. when it comes down to it, legality and increased performance, even if its little. right now from what ive been reading and have been suggested, comptech icebox is looking real good right now.

Don't forget, Short rams are easier to install. You'll most likely need to take off the front bumper if you get a CAI or icebox

dmassott · 04-16-2009, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by tekneek

Don't forget, Short rams are easier to install. You'll most likely need to take off the front bumper if you get a CAI or icebox

taking off the bumper is cake.

I just put my cai attachment back on after winter in short ram mode.

def. lose some low end power with the cai, but the sound in the high rpm's is AMAZING!

tekneek · 04-16-2009, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by dmassott

taking off the bumper is cake.

I just put my cai attachment back on after winter in short ram mode.

def. lose some low end power with the cai, but the sound in the high rpm's is AMAZING!

yeah its not too hard, but some people just don't want to deal with it