n00bie question..

[GSPOTR]

looking to buy my first mod - cai.

buying them from ebay - was wondering will the tsx cai system fit in properly?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/INJEN-CAI-COLD-AIR-INTAKE-04-08-ACURA-TSX-4CYL-10HP-/270644295902?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3f03a838de

[ricerockets]

pretty sure this topic may have been covered previously,

but to answer your question, yes that one will fit fine, ive got the exact one from the exact same seller

[GSPOTR]

pretty sure this topic may have been covered previously,

but to answer your question, yes that one will fit fine, ive got the exact one from the exact same seller

thanks bro - =]

[-[NoS]-]

add on question.... easy to install? DIY capabilities?

[GSPOTR]

-;3171960']add on question.... easy to install? DIY capabilities?

Yeh I believe it is a DIY install. However, if you have no experience in this field then I would take it to a professional as the bumper bar needs to come off slightly for the CAI to go in and sit properly. I am getting a local performance shop to do it for me :)

[ricerockets]

definitely DIYable depends how savvy you are, you could just remove the guard liner in the fender that should do and probably the battery as it would make installing the mounts alot easier but it comes with instructions

[GSPOTR]

definitely DIYable depends how savvy you are, you could just remove the guard liner in the fender that should do and probably the battery as it would make installing the mounts alot easier but it comes with instructions

have you done yours?

[GSPOTR]

also, would this mod be considered defectable?

[DakDak]

Nope. Got pulled over when i had my Injen and nothing happened to me. Primarily because the police officer could not see it and I also think assumed it was enclosed. You can get defected for pretty much anything that isnt stock.

You you had an SRI with an exposd pod filter then yes that is defectable.

[ricerockets]

have you done yours?

i have done mine
been in there for a while now

no issues yet

[white_ep3_civic]

Pretty easy to do. The instructions that come with it are pretty crappy though. Not defectable, got asked about mine and he said that was fine as the filter was away from the engine. Just be carefull in wet weather as there have been a few cases of people hydro locking their cars.

[Oz_Striker]

also, would this mod be considered defectable?

Pretty much anything that's not stock can be classed as a defect. Depends on which policeman/women you get

[marquee]

Pretty much anything that's not stock can be classed as a defect. Depends on which policeman/women you get

Not really... If its legal you wont get defected. If its not then you will get defected simple

[MingZai]

Your Injen CAI will be detectable but most of the time the coppers won't notice or know.

It is DIYable because I did it and that was my first mod and I had NO car modding experience whatsoever lol. The guide is pretty crappy and confusing but it gives you some good points which allow you to work it out somehow.

BTW It took me 1 day to install HAHAHAHA

[Fredoops]

Your Injen CAI will be detectable but most of the time the coppers won't notice or know.

It is DIYable because I did it and that was my first mod and I had NO car modding experience whatsoever lol. The guide is pretty crappy and confusing but it gives you some good points which allow you to work it out somehow.

BTW It took me 1 day to install HAHAHAHA

A whole day?! It only took me 1/2 day to install the Icebox... And I had to take a knife and shave in plastic moldings
Lol

[ricerockets]

only took me an hour or 2 to get it in

[MingZai]

Alright alright guys I told you I'm not that much of a grease monkey but learning more and more....

it was actually 2 days but 1 day of working time LOL .... cause I was too weak and couldn't pull off the PVC (triangly pipe thingo)

Just saying if a person who has no experience with cars whatsoever can do it then so can you :) .

1 day is the worst it can take....

Next thing I'm going to install is my exhaust..

[marquee]

Headers and exhaust should took about 3 hours. Make sure you get new gaskets do not reuse the old ones

[Fredoops]

I got a shop to do mine, it took an hour for the bolts to be undone.

[marquee]

Yer they are tight but his got aftermarket headers and new cat. The catbackbolts to the cat shouldnt be seaized

[MingZai]

Yup so my setup will be

Weapon R Headers - FLP Hi Flow Cat - Dec (Skunk 2 Exhaust) : Feb (J's Racing Single Titanium Exhaust)

[Fredoops]

Changed a fartcan to a louder fart can X-)

[MingZai]

Nah mate all about the gains :) with the single I lose 15kg of weight muhahaha

[marquee]

Your selling your headers though

[GSPOTR]

im stuck.. dont know if i should get the CAI or the headers first =[

any advise?

[Fredoops]

CAI.

Header won't do that much with the OEM 900 cell cat, replacing both at the same time required a fair bit of cash

[MingZai]

CAI cai cai cai cai Injen :)

[ryaan]

would sri be a better option if we are city drivers? since it gains on low rpms? :)

[Fredoops]

would sri be a better option if we are city drivers? since it gains on low rpms? :)
It also sucks in hot air. Go figure.

[roony]

would sri be a better option if we are city drivers? since it gains on low rpms? :)

heat soak could be an issue. After extensive reading, I will be getting an icebox soon. Dont want to loose low end torque and to me offers more practically with city driving.

[ricerockets]

the power increase from the intake is very minimal imo, wont make a difference in city driving

the sound from the intake is a different story

[ryaan]

heat soak could be an issue. After extensive reading, I will be getting an icebox soon. Dont want to loose low end torque and to me offers more practically with city driving.

think ill be getting an icebox too :) seems to be the sweetspot if you dont want a cai thats too loud and performs similar to injen :)

[richard_k]

it's only loud if you're a leadfoot

[marquee]

it's only loud if you're a leadfoot

Is that why mines loud :p

[xenonkuraz]

Is that why mines loud :p

marquee's intake looks tank

[GSPOTR]

the power increase from the intake is very minimal imo, wont make a difference in city driving

the sound from the intake is a different story

Then I'm sold. Hehe can't wait for mine to arrive from the states.