My CT Ice Box Review - Page 3

IntegraGSR23 · 06-12-2009, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by a2dadamm

if your like me and do not have fog lights it pretty much is a ram air system. The velocity stacks runs right behind the driverside fog light. I removed the cover so it's open and getting plenty of air. What I am gonna do is put the cover back on and drill some small holes in it. But either way even if you have a fog light ther is plenty of air that get's in there by no means is there an air tight seal.

I used a dremel tool to dremel out the slits in the fog light cover and put a screen to filter out debris.

Jeremiah · 06-12-2009, 10:48 PM

Yes, I do have a CU2/09 TSX... Sorry, I thought I had mentioned that.

a2dadamm · 06-14-2009, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by IntegraGSR23

I used a dremel tool to dremel out the slits in the fog light cover and put a screen to filter out debris.

good idea! i didnt even think about putting a screen or anything. i prob have a shit load of bugs on my filter already lol..

d012aem017 · 06-16-2009, 01:01 AM

I also used a dremel to cut out the slits in the little vent next to the foglight. I thought it would be a good idea. My question to everyone is if it makes much of a difference?

TSX_WS · 06-16-2009, 01:27 AM

^ If there is, its very insignificant IMO. Now what if u lead a pipe from the air filer box down to the hole in the bumper plug and seal the hole around the hose. Then let the wind resistance create a little bit of boost?

I remember someone on Vibe forum actually did that. I dont remember if it had any effect tho, but somebody calculated that at, I think, 80 MPH, its possible to gain over 2 PSI of boost. It maybe BS.... and it most likely is.... but maybe I should try it someday.

fanbanlo · 06-16-2009, 03:56 AM

what size of the socket did you use to remove the air resonator?

thanks

a2dadamm · 06-16-2009, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by fanbanlo

what size of the socket did you use to remove the air resonator?

thanks

the one pain in the ass bolt is a 10 here is where a rachet wrench is your best friend, unless u remove the bumper youll have easy asccess, the one in the back might be a 10 or 12 i dont remember

iVtecDTsX · 06-16-2009, 09:57 AM

I didnt even get a carb sticker with mine, WTF???? Anyway I'm still satisfied, I can hear my vtec engage a little better and it sounds more aggressive and not too loud at the same time.

Jeremiah · 06-16-2009, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by TSX_WS

^ If there is, its very insignificant IMO. Now what if u lead a pipe from the air filer box down to the hole in the bumper plug and seal the hole around the hose. Then let the wind resistance create a little bit of boost?

I remember someone on Vibe forum actually did that. I dont remember if it had any effect tho, but somebody calculated that at, I think, 80 MPH, its possible to gain over 2 PSI of boost. It maybe BS.... and it most likely is.... but maybe I should try it someday.

To get that kind of boost, the ram air horn would have been sizeable, and the filter media would have to allow for very free flow.

Only one thing going for this, is the vibe has a smaller intake manifold, easier to fill the plenum with air volume... but 2 psi... A isn't anything worth writing home about, and B could be easily affected by where you are at in relation to sea level.

fanbanlo · 06-17-2009, 03:16 AM

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Originally Posted by a2dadamm

Anyways, So install was pretty smooth untill i had a little trouble getting the lid to snap onto the bottom, I had to mess with the filter a bit but eventually got it on there.

I'm exactly stuck there, yikes! Any tip??

TSX_WS · 06-17-2009, 03:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeremiah

To get that kind of boost, the ram air horn would have been sizeable, and the filter media would have to allow for very free flow.

Only one thing going for this, is the vibe has a smaller intake manifold, easier to fill the plenum with air volume... but 2 psi... A isn't anything worth writing home about, and B could be easily affected by where you are at in relation to sea level.

Man, I totally understand how unrealistic it sounds, but it still raises some suspicion. Still, the breathing part should be better.

HoRRo · 06-17-2009, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by TSX_WS

^ If there is, its very insignificant IMO. Now what if u lead a pipe from the air filer box down to the hole in the bumper plug and seal the hole around the hose. Then let the wind resistance create a little bit of boost?

Once you make the pipe and hole completely sealed, you're at a significantly higher risk of hydrolock.

fanbanlo · 06-17-2009, 02:08 PM

My review on Icebox...

Just drove around with icebox installed for the first time...

For the first few km, I couldn't tell the difference because I was quite light to the gas petal, waiting for the engine / oil to heat up. Then when the rpm reaches 3k+, it surprised me. I felt like driving a TSX Si (sounds very like my friend's civic si).

I think it takes the luxury (quiet) out of the TSX and injects some sportiness (sound-wise, not performance). It takes some time to get use to, but so far... I don't think I like it very much unfortunately. Especially since it took me so much hassle to get it installed by myself...

The one thing I like is at rpm under 3k, with non-floored gas, it sounds as gentle as stock. However, when I step on the gas more, it reminded me how the G35 sounded when I test drove it some yrs ago, and it was not the sound I like....

TSX_WS · 06-17-2009, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by HoRRo

Once you make the pipe and hole completely sealed, you're at a significantly higher risk of hydrolock.

True, but I might get a foglight spot cover from a wrecked TSX and test this thing "just because"....

a2dadamm · 06-17-2009, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by fanbanlo

My review on Icebox...

Just drove around with icebox installed for the first time...

For the first few km, I couldn't tell the difference because I was quite light to the gas petal, waiting for the engine / oil to heat up. Then when the rpm reaches 3k+, it surprised me. I felt like driving a TSX Si (sounds very like my friend's civic si).

I think it takes the luxury (quiet) out of the TSX and injects some sportiness (sound-wise, not performance). It takes some time to get use to, but so far... I don't think I like it very much unfortunately. Especially since it took me so much hassle to get it installed by myself...

The one thing I like is at rpm under 3k, with non-floored gas, it sounds as gentle as stock. However, when I step on the gas more, it reminded me how the G35 sounded when I test drove it some yrs ago, and it was not the sound I like....

if you dont like any sound at all then why bother with any intake? this one is by far the quietest intake available.. you should have just left the stock intake and dropped in a K&N filter or something.. but im sure u could sell it on here for a good price..