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lerroy
10-10-2005, 09:06 PM
Comptech Ice box Intake install on Integra VTIR
http://www.comptechusa.com/buttons/indexbuttons/groupoparts120.jpg

Disclaimer: The following is provided as a GUIDE ONLY, and neither myself nor Ozhonda take any responsibility for the outcomes of someone else doing the following. You follow these steps at your own risk!


Descrtiption

Comptech intake is a short ram design and cold air duct they call it a hybrid system, the best of both worlds, Short distance for air to flow and cold air sucked up.
i have used a pod thats just been stuck on the standard integra piping it improved the car not much but used to get a lot of heat soak so i decided to get one these, they have been proven a great intake. so here goes


install

you need


14mm spanner / socket
10mm spanner /socket
Screwdriver / flat and phillips
umm maybe other tools but this is the basics

http://www.ozhonda.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=2/1021P1030753.JPG


1 . Well after unpacking all the items and the instructions you find out (as leo told me) they are pretty limited pics make a bit of sense but kinda like a puzzle :P was fun though haha


http://www.ozhonda.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=2/1021P1030752.JPG


2. As you can see i have already removed the stock resonator and intake all that is left is the piping unscew the clip holding it on on the inlet manifold and pull off the breather pipe


http://www.ozhonda.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=2/1021P1030756.JPG

3. i decided to start working out where things went so i took the main intake pipe the chrome one and fitted the rubbers ends so that it could flex and sit snug on the inlet manifold, the part that connects to manifold is a setp down rubber seal, the end that is near the filter is a flexy rubber mount like one of those straws hehe, fix them in place with jubilee clips screw them nice and tight.


http://www.ozhonda.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=2/1021P1030759.JPG


4. I then fixed the brackets in place that hold the intake box, they are supposed to fit around the ABS but mine was a little tight and didnt quite fit, all is not lost i got out the hacksaw and in 10 seconds modifyed it and it fits perfect.


http://www.ozhonda.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=2/1021P1030763.JPG

http://www.ozhonda.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=2/1021P1030764.JPG


5. when the drivers side bracket is in place, put the box in AND then install the passenger side bracket casue its a tight squeeze do up all the bolts for the brackts and then the bolts inside the box, make sure you dont overtighten it will warp the box and the lid wont fit


http://www.ozhonda.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=2/1021P10307741.JPG


6. Once the plastic housing is in place i put the intake arm and fixed it onto the inlet manifold and tightened the jubilee clips nice and tight make sure its fits on well dont want it open coming off.


http://www.ozhonda.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=2/1021P1030758.JPG



7. Next the filter needs a downsize bracket so the piping will fit this will also need a jubilee clip to hold that in place.


http://www.ozhonda.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=2/1021P10307681.JPG


8. you now need to fit the extension on the cold air intake part and fix it in place with a bracket this is the tough part. I had to jack the car up a little to get under it, had to undo the plastic stuff on the bottom of the car to get to the cold air duct, couple of bolts hold them on place, after doing this i found were the instructions were saying to mount the last bracket.


http://www.ozhonda.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=2/1021P10307721.JPG


9. its kinda hard to work out in the photo but the bracket bolts to the frame of the car, and holds the cold air duct to the frame with a jubilee clip nice and tight also. make sure its all tight and replace the plastic peices under the car


http://www.ozhonda.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=2/1021P10307771.JPG



10. Now fix the filter part into the box and attach the piping to the filter tighten the jubilee clips so its all nice and tight. now your almost done.


http://www.ozhonda.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=2/1021P10307781.JPG


11. Put the lid to the intake on. and remember to pull the fuse on the ECU which is up in the passenger side top corner fuse box 15amp fuse labeled ECU pull it out so the ECU resets, it will then learn the cars new intake setting and change to suit...oh you can apply some filter oil supplied with kit to the filter

Your done, looks kinda like the standard intake, but with a nice chrome arm



Conclusion

The intake looks great to start off with, after starting the car its a little quieter than my old intake that made a metallic noise but thats good i dont want to much noise, after taking the car for a spin seems more responsive not much off a huge diff but noticeable, hitting Vtec its alot less angry but still makes a great noice, and also makes the sucking noise when you turn off car :)

overall Great prodcut took and hour to install instructions werent that bad only had to slightly modify it a little ( prob just my car) i want to see it on the dyno which will be next month now after new headers

would highly recommend

If you would like one hit up Hondar from JDM concept thanks leo for this one :P

lerroy
11-10-2005, 07:30 AM
on a side note driving the car last night
seems alot diffenrent down low rev better not so much lag :)

mrwillz
11-10-2005, 11:55 AM
thats a neat looking pod

kayot1k
12-10-2005, 12:21 PM
turbo lag :confused:

lerroy
12-10-2005, 02:20 PM
turbo lag ??? um wtf mate ahahah

driving over the last few days have intake has made a deffinate improvment very happy

hondar
12-10-2005, 05:59 PM
if you have an exhaust system, and minor tune the car, you will feel more improvement. just remember the timing for your car is based on stock intake and stock exhaust. so if you correct them, you should see more improvement :D

.::F[L]Y::.
12-10-2005, 06:02 PM
nice write up mate. comptech range is very good considering the price :)

Yspool
12-10-2005, 09:32 PM
Nice write up i love mine as well!

:D

lerroy
12-10-2005, 09:59 PM
Nice write up i love mine as well!

:D

Hey Yspool did you have to modify the bracket or is it just my car ? haha

fried
12-10-2005, 10:17 PM
lerry.. i think its just older vtirs...
the abs unit in newer integras are alot smaller.

fabz
16-10-2005, 07:37 PM
Not sure if this is wrong place to post but have any of use tryed the injen intake, just wondering whats peoples preference between the comptech and injen?

lerroy
16-10-2005, 07:40 PM
Well there is a difference in price for a start
i relly cant comment on performance difference as i havnt had the Injen one but all i can say is they look very similar

try here for a comparision

http://www.tprmag.com/issue/1/1_intakes.shtml

dimsum
17-10-2005, 01:16 PM
how much?

lazymofo
18-10-2005, 03:44 AM
nice write up!! :thumbsup: