Euro Comptech Icebox [Archive]

sodaz

24-04-2006, 07:23 PM

Hi guys,

I've decided to add a comptech icebox to my Euro but I've got a few questions. :confused:

1. I'm in Sydney. Where's the best place to locate one? How much does it cost?

2. Is it difficult to install? Would it be better to get someone to install it?

3. I know the product comes with a filter. Is it easy to remove for cleaning?

I appreciate any advice. Thanks in advance! ;)

Peekay34

24-04-2006, 07:41 PM

This guy is excellent

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CompTech-Acura-04-06-TSX-IceBox-Cold-Air-Intake-NEW_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ38634QQitemZ8033653 186QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

You have to remove the front bumper..so if you don't know how maybe ask you honda dealer...... and yes is easy to clean.

as001

24-04-2006, 10:00 PM

I bought it off same ebay dealer his very prompt in respone and delivery theres a work around with removing the front bar you can remove the front passenger side wheel and remove the resonator then install the horn

driven

24-04-2006, 10:24 PM

check out this thread for front bumper removal.
excellent write up by matell :thumbsup:
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27627

its not that hard to remove if you've got all the right tools.
took me around 2 hours to install the Injen CAI which should be similar to installing the icebox.

EuroAccord13

24-04-2006, 10:42 PM

You don't have to remove the front bumper to do the install :)....

Takes about an hour all up to do :)

driven

24-04-2006, 11:22 PM

its a pain getting to 1 of the bolts on the resonator without removing the front bumper!

EuroAccord13

25-04-2006, 12:18 AM

In all honesty, yfin has seen me do his IceBox without removing the bumper and I've done the same to my K&N Typhoon CAI, yes it's a pain in the arse but beats wasting more time removing the bumper :)....

Sodaz... I think one of our traders supplies CompTech Iceboxes... search in the trader section :)

yfin

25-04-2006, 01:59 AM

Nick got that resonator bolt off in like 2 minutes without removing the bumper. It took us more time to find the right tool (at a friend of Nick's) than get the bolt. I can't remember the tool size but unless you have the right size it is a pain in the ass.

As much as I support the traders here - that guy Peekay pointed to on ebay is by far the cheapest by a long way even with shipping costs. Shop around by all means - but I have been there and done that and Acura of Escondido is the cheapest and also reliable.

ps order the Comptech filter cleaning kit from them too - you will not pay any extra shipping and it is only $9.50US

as001

25-04-2006, 12:35 PM

used a socket wrench piece of cake a glow stick for lighting inside the cavity would have helped in hind sight

steve

25-04-2006, 09:14 PM

Does it matter that these are selling to a L/H/D market? do comptech make a l/h and r/h drive version?

The last thing you'd want is a useless part for our aus deliverd cars...

driven

25-04-2006, 09:34 PM

Does it matter that these are selling to a L/H/D market? do comptech make a l/h and r/h drive version?

The last thing you'd want is a useless part for our aus deliverd cars...

engine layout is the same between the AUDM cl9 and USDM cl9 TSX so the comptech icebox would fit.

Atjo

25-04-2006, 10:19 PM

Which one is better? Comptech icebox or injen CAI?

as001

25-04-2006, 10:35 PM

injen/tyhoon cai has better gains up top but loss of bottom end (loud loads of induction noise)
comptech has minimal loss bottom end and a little gain up top (only hear induction noise when in upper rev range)

I have a comptech but in hind sight might have gone for proper cai after hearing a few on the road the proper cai really roar up top

celestar

26-04-2006, 01:08 PM

Hi guys

i am not sure .. how much ebay is selling it for ... but this is the link for the main distributer ...

http://www.comptechusa.com/store/intake_tsx.html

i got it in my car too .. it works exactly .. like the Mugen Airbox .. but at a fraction of the price ..

But mind u .. this retro fit .. like cos u to loose .. Low End .. but increase Mid End ..

For those of u interested .. there is also a Super Charger Kit (yummy) ... i am sylvating ... MOT .. matter of Time .. before i get that baby .. jammed into my hood!!

cheers
:wave:

Nick got that resonator bolt off in like 2 minutes without removing the bumper. It took us more time to find the right tool (at a friend of Nick's) than get the bolt. I can't remember the tool size but unless you have the right size it is a pain in the ass.

As much as I support the traders here - that guy Peekay pointed to on ebay is by far the cheapest by a long way even with shipping costs. Shop around by all means - but I have been there and done that and Acura of Escondido is the cheapest and also reliable.

ps order the Comptech filter cleaning kit from them too - you will not pay any extra shipping and it is only $9.50US

xtercii

26-04-2006, 04:11 PM

the injen kit is krazi, the car full roars, I never thought euros can sound so beasty.

celestar

26-04-2006, 07:10 PM

Yeah .. the intake .. causes the car .. to really ROAR .. pretty cool CAT!!

sodaz

27-04-2006, 01:07 PM

Thanks very much guys! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: ;)

sodaz

03-05-2006, 08:12 PM

Just ordered the icebox. Will post impressions later when installed. Thanks again fellas! :thumbsup:

euro1978

13-05-2006, 08:53 AM

I have the comptech and it was not very difficult to install and I am quite happy wth it.

I elected to take the bumper off which proved the most difficult part of the install.

As mentioend previously you can install it without bumper removal.

Good Luck

sodaz

16-05-2006, 07:25 PM

Installed the icebox yesterday. The bumper was a biatch to take off but luckily it all went well. The car definitely revs quicker and smoother with the icebox. My butt dyno tells me that the car is a bit faster too. In short, great product and good mod to have! Thanks for all the info guys. :)

BusterSonic12

24-05-2006, 06:14 PM

Thinking of getting Comptech IceBox, as my 1st performance upgrades :P i hope it is a right choice for me. just some questions. How much power increase will i receive from this mod?
also, where can i get it from? i saw one on ebay from the state, also one from the trader forum, JDM concept? where else?
and what's the average price for them? so i don't get ripped off :D thanks :D

sodaz

24-05-2006, 07:03 PM

You will only get a few hp increase with this mod but what makes it special it how it improves power delivery. It revs much faster and doesn't hold back, regardless of weather. You also get a nice sounding engine note when you floor it.

The only downside to this mod is that you will get some resonance in the cabin at certain rpms from the removal of the resonator.

I got mine for $150US from ebay and installed it myself. Took me a bit more than 2 hours. Good luck!

BusterSonic12

24-05-2006, 08:13 PM

so it increase hp, but the main aim of icebox is to improves power felivery, and rev faster than stock.

does that mean it will also improve & gain acceleration? eg 0-100km?
is it worth getting? better than getting a K&N filter? any regards getting it tho?? :p thx for all your info.

can you explain "you will get some resonance in the cabin at certain rpms from the removal of the resonator" in plain english, i don't really understand it lol sorry

You will only get a few hp increase with this mod but what makes it special it how it improves power delivery. It revs much faster and doesn't hold back, regardless of weather. You also get a nice sounding engine note when you floor it.

The only downside to this mod is that you will get some resonance in the cabin at certain rpms from the removal of the resonator.

I got mine for $150US from ebay and installed it myself. Took me a bit more than 2 hours. Good luck!

sodaz

24-05-2006, 08:51 PM

There is a definite improve in acceleration but i'm not sure how that would translate to 0-100km/h times. I'm not sure how it compares to using just a k&n filter but it would be safe to say that with the icebox is a lot more effective. You can also use the k&n filter with the icebox as far as i know.
IMO it's a very good mod to get.

About the resonance. You might hear a "buzzing noise" when you give the car more throttle at some rpms. The resonator is designed to remove these noises but it also inhibits performance. It's like a vibration sound.

BusterSonic12

24-05-2006, 10:28 PM

so i can stop the noises right? but that will also decrease performance?? i can fit K&N filter in is well ?? cool mod :D:D must get**

After i get the box, i won't have money for the K&N :( lol

There is a definite improve in acceleration but i'm not sure how that would translate to 0-100km/h times. I'm not sure how it compares to using just a k&n filter but it would be safe to say that with the icebox is a lot more effective. You can also use the k&n filter with the icebox as far as i know.
IMO it's a very good mod to get.

About the resonance. You might hear a "buzzing noise" when you give the car more throttle at some rpms. The resonator is designed to remove these noises but it also inhibits performance. It's like a vibration sound.

sodaz

24-05-2006, 10:40 PM

You will only get the noise if you give it a fair bit of throttle and it lasts for no more than a second at a time. You will understand it better when you install it.

Yes, you can use the K&N filter later if you want. Those filters aren't cheap but it's always an option for the future. :)

BusterSonic12

24-05-2006, 11:09 PM

mayb my 4th mod could be the filter :D you got the K&N installed in your euro? how often you need to clean the icebox's filter? was the install easy? where you from?

yfin

24-05-2006, 11:23 PM

also, where can i get it from? i saw one on ebay from the state, also one from the trader forum, JDM concept? where else?
and what's the average price for them? so i don't get ripped off :D thanks :D

The answer re the best price and where to get it from is in this thread you are posting. You don't even need to search - it is a few posts up. ;) So perhaps read post 8.

BusterSonic12

24-05-2006, 11:31 PM

saw one on ebay for $155usd, and one of our trader sell for $385. i guess i will be getting from ebay :D

yfin

24-05-2006, 11:34 PM

Yeah Bustersonic I know! - that is why I said this in post 8

As much as I support the traders here - that guy Peekay pointed to on ebay is by far the cheapest by a long way even with shipping costs. Shop around by all means - but I have been there and done that and Acura of Escondido is the cheapest and also reliable.

BusterSonic12

25-05-2006, 05:23 PM

after the icebox beening install. what kinda filter can i add into the icebox? just panel filter, right??

aaronng

08-06-2006, 06:19 PM

Hey all. I just took my resonator off. I lost torque from idle to 1500rpm... Grrrr... and there is the usual booming sound at full throttle between 2200 and 3000rpm.

High RPM is nice, but I can feel more vibration above 5000rpm.

sodaz

08-06-2006, 07:29 PM

Now all you need is an icebox to complete the equation. :thumbsup:

BusterSonic12

08-06-2006, 08:15 PM

subtract stock box - resonator + icebox = SUPER DOOPER FAST euro :P:P 0-100km/h 3.2sec :P:P

aaronng

08-06-2006, 08:22 PM

I'm going to do Apexi SRI. and then make my own enclosure.

aaronng

08-06-2006, 08:27 PM

subtract stock box - resonator + icebox = SUPER DOOPER FAST euro :P:P 0-100km/h 3.2sec :P:P
That's totally not true...... this is the a "technical" forum. The info has to be true!

BusterSonic12

08-06-2006, 10:50 PM

oh.... sorry :D heheehee my bad

sodaz

09-06-2006, 08:53 AM

I'm going to do Apexi SRI. and then make my own enclosure.

Excuse my ignorance but what does an Apexi SRI do? So you're planning to fabricate your own box from plastic? Wouldn't that cost more than just buying the comptech one?

celestar

09-06-2006, 10:12 AM

u can remove the front left bumper cover .. tis increases the cold air low

if ure in australia is not a problem but if ure like me in singapore .. u better watch out when driving thru flood waters ... cos it rains like shit here

Installed the icebox yesterday. The bumper was a biatch to take off but luckily it all went well. The car definitely revs quicker and smoother with the icebox. My butt dyno tells me that the car is a bit faster too. In short, great product and good mod to have! Thanks for all the info guys. :)

aaronng

09-06-2006, 10:32 AM

Excuse my ignorance but what does an Apexi SRI do? So you're planning to fabricate your own box from plastic? Wouldn't that cost more than just buying the comptech one?
It's a pod filter that has an adapter that is made for your particular model. Usually it reuses the stock intake arm. So it is a poor man's SRI, without the nice metal tube.

I'm going to diy the box from sheet metal. It's going to be dodgy, so when I show it to you all in a month or 2, remember to laugh!

aaronng

09-06-2006, 10:33 AM

u can remove the front left bumper cover .. tis increases the cold air low

if ure in australia is not a problem but if ure like me in singapore .. u better watch out when driving thru flood waters ... cos it rains like shit here
Or if you are driving to the airport in sydney. Damn water is about 10cm deep and WILL hydrolock your engine.

sodaz

09-06-2006, 06:23 PM

I see. I really don't want to cut some holes in the fog light cover because I don't want any chance of water getting in my engine.

BusterSonic12

18-06-2006, 12:54 AM

:P Resonator removed from my engine bay, gain 3hp... NOW i can hear V-TEC yo !! THANKS TO AARON, spend around 2hours doing it. Since my was a 06, so had to remove bumper.
Now waiting on my Comptech Icebox to come, SWEET~!!!

Special thanks to Aaron again~!!

celestar

18-06-2006, 02:57 AM

guys .. can u tell me the size of the bulbs at the back for the 2 lights .. one is the small one .. the other .. is a bigger one!! i need to knw the industry standards for them .. cos my manual is in Japanese .. cos mine is a JDM model ..

can some kind sole .. refer to ure english manual and let me know .. PLEASE!!!
can email me at celestar72@gmail.com

cheers

aaronng

18-06-2006, 03:59 AM

No probs Bustersonic12! :D

celestar, this is not a thread about headlight bulbs. Start another thread if there are no other threads on bulbs.

BusterSonic12

18-06-2006, 09:54 AM

HHAHAAHA.... which bulb u referring to??

REV888

04-07-2006, 10:19 PM

I too am looking at getting a comptech Ice Box sorry if this sounds silly but how will i get enough airflow going if I have Front Fog lights. Where would I position the hose/pipe ?

BusterSonic12

04-07-2006, 11:59 PM

what year model euro, u own??
for me, not sure about other people.
i have a 06 euro... super dooper happy about it. mine's luxury, so it has fog light. i don't think it is a problem at all. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

I too am looking at getting a comptech Ice Box sorry if this sounds silly but how will i get enough airflow going if I have Front Fog lights. Where would I position the hose/pipe ?

aaronng

05-07-2006, 01:02 AM

I too am looking at getting a comptech Ice Box sorry if this sounds silly but how will i get enough airflow going if I have Front Fog lights. Where would I position the hose/pipe ?
Just position it as normal in the bumper cavity where the resonator would have been. You don't need direct airflow to the intake anyway (ram effect only works at about 200km/h I've read). The air in the cavity is cool enough to work ok.

REV888

05-07-2006, 06:43 AM

BusterSonic12

05-07-2006, 11:02 AM

like aaron said.... the fog lights, no differents... it's good.
where you getting the icebox from??

REV888

05-07-2006, 12:29 PM

like aaron said.... the fog lights, no differents... it's good.
where you getting the icebox from??

If i do purchase it will be no where else but from the Acura Dealer on Ebay ;)

BusterSonic12

05-07-2006, 06:39 PM

from our ozhonda trade JDMconcept. they have it too. But i got mine from usa.

REV888

13-07-2006, 12:19 PM

BusterSonic12

13-07-2006, 01:06 PM

it's worth it!! a filter comes with it

REV888

13-07-2006, 01:14 PM

it's worth it!! a filter comes with it

But what happens if I need to replace it ? The filter

15NVD

13-07-2006, 03:02 PM

Hi.

This Comtech Icebox thing, does it basically do the same thing as an K&N or Injen Cai but just not as loud as them?

Sorry for the silly question but just got my Euro yesterday and i am trying to figure out what the best way to goes is?

Thanks.

stephen8512

13-07-2006, 04:28 PM

from our ozhonda trade JDMconcept. they have it too. But i got mine from usa.

they all come from USA dude.

yfin

13-07-2006, 04:56 PM

OK guys almost about to hit the "BUY IT NOW" option from ebay for a Comptech Ice Box .

Before I do just want to ask do people who have one installed really think its worth it ?

Also how can I get replacement filters for it ?

Last but not least when I want to sell my Euro one day can I put the OEM Air Filter & res back without any hassles ?

Cheers

REV888

The filter that comes with the icebox is washable so theoretically you dont need other filters. I would recommend you buy the filter recharge kit made by Comptech (Acura of Escondido sell it too) - it was under $10 and fits within the icebox box so no extra shipping required.

Yes you can put your filter and res back when selling the car. As for it being 'no hassle' - well that depends on whether you think removing the bumper is a hassle or not.

As for it being 'worth it' - that is a tough call. It isnt incredibly expensive (given a full tank of gas for the Euro is over $80 these days). That said I think the Whiteline rear sway is better bang for buck...