Installed Typhoon CAI

[sports06]

well my Typhoon CAI arrived today thanks to undergroundimports and boy am i impressed!
i had a little bit of trouble getting to the bolt at the front of the resonator, but after some help from on here, it was smooth sailing! took me about 2 hours from opening the bonnet to taking it for a drive, i thought it would have taken a bit longer...

when i first started the car, i wasnt all that impressed, i couldnt really hear any difference, even after giving it a bit of a rev.... then i took it for a drive!!!
i never thought a CAI would make that much of a difference (mainly intake sound) but it was amazing! i couldnt really notice any power gains, but then again i was too focused on the sound!
anyway just wanted to share my excitement and post a couple of pics :D

http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/1914/dscf3522ix1.jpg

http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/2163/dscf3523sq0.jpg

http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/9167/dscf3526nq0.jpg

http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/8403/dscf3527vn0.jpg

[Ferrarista]

I just installed my icebox and im really loving how the car drives...and sounds, yummy!

Good stuff~!

[maracer]

I love that VTEC sound:p

[Chris_F]

pod filters sound very agressive on the euro, it's an awesome sound and damn! i didn't know the k&n's came packaged with a dry charger (the black mesh cover for the filter to sop water splashes).

now your sports euro sounds like a sports euro ;)

[EuroDude]

umm, are the attachments working? cant see them.

[sports06]

umm, are the attachments working? cant see them.

attachments? not sure what yuo mean???

and yeah it definatly sounds like a more sporty car!! and with how the whether has been in perth lately i needed the dry charger just incase

[EuroDude]

I mean the attached thumbnails DSCF3522.JPG DSCF3523.JPG DSCF3526.JPG DSCF3527.JPG , cant see them :confused:

[sports06]

I mean the attached thumbnails DSCF3522.JPG DSCF3523.JPG DSCF3526.JPG DSCF3527.JPG , cant see them :confused:

haha sorry that was a bit slow of me! umm they are working on my page?? i dont know how to fix it if they arent working for other people?

Edit: is there another way of putting the pics up? i attached them normally....

[corn_flakes]

my injen cai is still an SRI atm...still too paranoid to install as a CAI...

and i can't see the pics either...

[EuroDude]

Yeh there seems to be a problem with the thumbnails on this forum.
Maybe you could upload the JPG's to http://www.imageshack.us/ and use the [ IMG ] tags to post them?

[BusterSonic12]

congrats :D

[sports06]

pics now reloaded

[EuroDude]

http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/1914/dscf3522ix1.jpg
http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/2163/dscf3523sq0.jpg
http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/9167/dscf3526nq0.jpg
http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/8403/dscf3527vn0.jpg

[raz05]

took me about 2 hours from opening the bonnet to taking it for a drive, i thought it would have taken a bit longer...


I took more than 3 hrs to install mine....lol
Euro Sport juz look so nice in Red:thumbsup:

[Gerald28]

looks good :thumbsup:

got a soundclip to share??

[aaronng]

Looks very nice. I'm running a simple SRi. But it sounds nice too.

[EuroAccord13]

Looking good there...

Good to see more Euros running Typhoon CAI...

[sports06]

looks good :thumbsup:

got a soundclip to share??

ill try and get one up this weekend.... if i can figure out the best way to do it, phone be the best option? then put it on here?

[mugen88]

This is what a CAI Typhoon sounds like when VTEC kicks in- sweet!!

http://s19.quicksharing.com/v/7580082/typhoon_intake.mp3.html

[clowdz]

Nice! You might wanna blank our your registration plates :p

P.S. Our cars must've been registered on the same date as it's almost the same rego as my car!!

[EuroDude]

zomg that sounds freakin sweet! :)

Hopefully removing the stock resonator will sound similar :p

[corn_flakes]

god i regret not buying a red euro sport now! :(

oh, and i'm thinking of reverting my SRI back to stock now...:)

[aaronng]

zomg that sounds freakin sweet! :)

Hopefully removing the stock resonator will sound similar :p
No it won't. :) It sounds loud, but not as "clean" as the CAI. You can't hear the induction roar.

[EuroDude]

doh :p

These things are totally legal yeah? Wont get hassled by the c0ps or anything?



how much are these CAI Typhoons anyway?
[edit] no worriez found the price http://ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=44581&highlight=Typhoon+CAI

[barefootbonzai]

intake looks awsome.

[Duddles]

hye boys . im thinking of getting a filter than makes the car sound good..
how much and what brand does this = )

[BusterSonic12]

hye boys . im thinking of getting a filter than makes the car sound good..
how much and what brand does this = )

comptech, injen, K&N :D do a search, heaps around.

[Duddles]

i hear kn is good. anyone have any suppliers suggested?

[JasonGilholme]

pm egSi.

All his prices are shipped to your door! :thumbsup:

[Gerald28]

will this intake come across any legal issues?

[aaronng]

hye boys . im thinking of getting a filter than makes the car sound good..
how much and what brand does this = )
Filter alone doesn't change the sound much. You need either the icebox, SRI, CAI or if you are rich, the spoon or gruppeM intake.

[aaronng]

will this intake come across any legal issues?
CAI shouldn't have legal issues. The only problem is having the pod exposed in the engine bay. I've made up an aluminium airbox for my intake. It's installed but not finished yet though.

[Ferrarista]

hye boys . im thinking of getting a filter than makes the car sound good..
how much and what brand does this = )
Im selling a complete K&N Kit of you want, also throwing in all the cleaning products which were bought seperately.

It doesnt sound much different to stock, then again i put it on so long ago that i forget what stock sounds like

[sports06]

yeah i think its ok cause the pod isnt actually in the engine bay, im not too worried about cops pulling me over, i drive rather cruizy, plus if i was pulled over i dont think theyd be checking under the bonnet of a brand new euro (unless i had been vtecing at the time :p )

i got it from trav at undergroundimports and was very happy with the price, $335 shipped to my door... brissy to perth for no cost :D ill definatly buying more products through him

[EuroDude]

Having a CAI vibrates the engine more than normal yeah?
Would this lessen the life of the engine, cause things to loosen up, etc..?

[curik]

well the bolts securing the tube have rubber mounts so it doesnt vibrate. And since it is not a moving part nothing is gonna loose up. With the life of the engine, having a less restrictive intake system will not affect engine life. I have been having the new Injen and everything is fine.

[aaronng]

Having a CAI vibrates the engine more than normal yeah?
Would this lessen the life of the engine, cause things to loosen up, etc..?
No, it doesn't vibrate the engine. In fact, Steve's Euro with the Injen was smoother than my stock intake. LOL.

[EuroDude]

sweet I may get a typhoon then :)

[Duddles]

make that 2!

[sodaz]

Don't you still get more vibrations from removing the resonator?

[corn_flakes]

as you all are enjoying the sweet sounds of CAI's, i'm converting back to my stock stuff as i want to enjoy the quietness again...

so i'm selling my Injen CAI....click on signature for details on the for sale thread...

[Gerald28]

so, how does the injen compare with the typhoon?

and whats the pros and cons for the two CAI's?

[aaronng]

Don't you still get more vibrations from removing the resonator?
Resonator is made for the stock airbox. If you are comparing vibrations using the stock airbox with and without the resonator, then yes, at above 5000rpm.

If you are comparing a CAI and the stock airbox without the resonator, then the CAI is smoother. Same with the Comptech Icebox, when you change the lid and add the intake pipe, the booming noise disappears.

SRI on the other hand... I think the SRI has more vibration over all the configurations, except maybe the stock airbox without resonator.

[aaronng]

so, how does the injen compare with the typhoon?

and whats the pros and cons for the two CAI's?
K&N is longer, so the filter sits lower than the injen. But, I think the K&N tube is of a larger diameter.

[egSi]

looks spiffy lee :thumbsup: nice bwm bike :p ;)


K&N Typhoon FTW! :thumbsup:

[Entity]

How much do these cost to get installed 'professionally'?

[xiang]

i'm not too sure how much it'd cost.
but i wouldn't spend money on getting that done.
maybe find some one who is willing to get it done for ya.

just spend abit of time looking at the DIY's, but then again, you may be a busy person.

[sports06]

yeah it wouldnt be worth the extra money to get someone else to install it for you.... if you arent that mechanically minded, maybe its worth a carton to someone in your area from ozhonda, just a thought

[aaronng]

Did someone say a carton? http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/6/tfr826mq6.png

[sports06]

Did someone say a carton? http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/6/tfr826mq6.png

haha i think a carton would be a very fair payment

[Euro1011]

Ever since i saw sports06 K&N CAI, I am now thinking of getting for my car too but i was told (not knowing much abt the K&N filters) that these filters are oil based filters. The Euro has an Air Flow Meter Sensor between the filter and the engine. When you clean and then coat it with the K&N oil, these oil could then enter the pipe thus sticking onto the air flow sensor and therefore
the measurements on the sensor would be incorrect and the engine performance would be affected.

This is what I've been told and need help from you all whether this is true and if so have u come across of any problems after installing the filter..

[aaronng]

Ever since i saw sports06 K&N CAI, I am now thinking of getting for my car too but i was told (not knowing much abt the K&N filters) that these filters are oil based filters. The Euro has an Air Flow Meter Sensor between the filter and the engine. When you clean and then coat it with the K&N oil, these oil could then enter the pipe thus sticking onto the air flow sensor and therefore
the measurements on the sensor would be incorrect and the engine performance would be affected.

This is what I've been told and need help from you all whether this is true and if so have u come across of any problems after installing the filter..

No, the Euro does not have an air flow meter sensor. That thing plugged into the intake arm is the intake air temperature sensor. The k24a3 uses a manifold air pressure sensor.

[Euro1011]

Thanks aarong. M going to source the K&N CAI soon and try to DIY.

[drezy]

yay! mine arrived today!! im going to DIY install it on Saturday and when done ill post some pics for everyone to see!!!!!!!!!!!!!

before anyone asks it was $379 delivered through egSi (underground imports) took two weeks to arrive from america.

[Euro1011]

yay! mine arrived today!! im going to DIY install it on Saturday and when done ill post some pics for everyone to see!!!!!!!!!!!!!

before anyone asks it was $379 delivered through egSi (underground imports) took two weeks to arrive from america.

May i ask who is egsi. How can i contact them? I want them asap. Underground import, according to their site is charging approx $430.

[drezy]

May i ask who is egsi. How can i contact them? I want them asap. Underground import, according to their site is charging approx $430.

his real names Trav. He's i think the owner or someone that works at underground imports.. give him a pm ... its the special price for ozhonda members...

[aaronng]

May i ask who is egsi. How can i contact them? I want them asap. Underground import, according to their site is charging approx $430.

egsi IS underground imports. Buy from here: http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=44581 $399 landed. Ask for a discount and see if he can give you a better price.

[Euro1011]

Cheers guys, you've been helpful. I will PM here now. Wondering it comes with the dry charger (black sock over the filter)?

[egSi]

Cheers guys, you've been helpful. I will PM here now. Wondering it comes with the dry charger (black sock over the filter)?

im trav, doin typhoon deals as always. :thumbsup:

it comes with the drychanger sock yes :thumbsup:

ill pm u back mate.

btw im the owner of underground ;)

[enkay]

i sent u a pm.(egSi) mayb two at that lol.

[TECBOY]

OMG BRO congrats. thats a smooth ride with a sexc sound. nothing better than an induction kit on a honda. they sound hot on wrx also but i like honda better hihi

[tony1234]

This CAI is VERY tempting.I'll still wait for the JTUNE gear.When it arrives i'll then make a decision.:p

[Lukey13]

I can't get that video file to work. Perhaps it's been removed.

[tony1234]

I can't get that video file to work. Perhaps it's been removed.
Me too!!!

[egSi]

i sent u a pm.(egSi) mayb two at that lol.


replied :p

[Euro1011]

I am plannnig to get the K&N CAI and to install it myself. Just wondering about the two vacuum intake (circled). From the photo, looks like the larger
intake is actually connected to the new pipe but the smaller pipe is not. What do I do with it? Put a stopper to it or leave it opened?

[aaronng]

I am plannnig to get the K&N CAI and to install it myself. Just wondering about the two vacuum intake (circled). From the photo, looks like the larger
intake is actually connected to the new pipe but the smaller pipe is not. What do I do with it? Put a stopper to it or leave it opened?

I'd cap it. Don't want unfiltered air entering the cover as that's the intake side of the PCV system.

[Euro1011]

If u cap that section, how does that affect the performance of the vehicle or any as it previously receive air and now it doesn't.

[aaronng]

If u cap that section, how does that affect the performance of the vehicle or any as it previously receive air and now it doesn't.

You cap only the small hole. The large one still goes into the Typhoon intake pipe.

[Euro1011]

Hey Aaron

I was reading one of the older threads and saw what you did your SRI and box. Job well done.
Anyway, after reading so many threads, I am now lost as to which intake to get....SRI or CAI. Based on what you've mentioned the SRI has no power loss at low rpms and others was saying that the K&N Typhoon is good at mid to high revs. I was actually intending to get the K&N but after reading too much
I am now lost.
What's your recommendation? HELPPPPPPPPP!!! I can't wait to get one now after reading too much.

Also which is better.. the oiled type filter or dry?

[Chris_F]

The SRI loses any advantage due to heat soak unless your willing to take the steps to make a custom enclosure like aaron.

Also in case you didn't notice, the K&N is a dual (split) piping design so you can attach the filter where the rubber joint normally goes (as seen in the pictures). In affect you can chose whether you'd like a CAI or an SRI.

oiled filters are definitely tried and tested k&n is probably the most known air filter brand in the world and all of theirs are oiled (there trademark)

[egSi]

chris is right, K&N typhoon is 'convertible' u can try both or chuck a bypass valve in between for hydrolocking saftey.

K&N Typhoon, best bang for buck for sure :thumbsup:

[EuroAccord13]

If I remembered clearly when I did mine, the little hole does nothing and leads to nowhere...

[Euro1011]

Hey guys thanks for all the feedback. It has been very informative. Thanks for the reply Chris n egsi. Question if i may about the bypass valve.
Do you have a picture to show where it goes on the pipe and where do i get it and how much?
Is it something I can do?

[aaronng]

Hey Aaron

I was reading one of the older threads and saw what you did your SRI and box. Job well done.
Anyway, after reading so many threads, I am now lost as to which intake to get....SRI or CAI. Based on what you've mentioned the SRI has no power loss at low rpms and others was saying that the K&N Typhoon is good at mid to high revs. I was actually intending to get the K&N but after reading too much
I am now lost.
What's your recommendation? HELPPPPPPPPP!!! I can't wait to get one now after reading too much.

Also which is better.. the oiled type filter or dry?

First recommendation is simple. A K&N Typhoon comes in 2 halves, so you can run it either as a CAI or SRI. So you can change it based on your "butt dyno" and also if your area is prone to flooding. :p

If you get an intake like mine, you'd be stuck with SRI. And to make an enclosure for it like I did will take a lot of time and effort. From start to end, my enclosure took almost 3 months to finish, working on the weekends. And if you were too lazy to make an enclosure, all you got was more noise, but no performance gain.

I prefer the dry type filter. But both have their advantages and disadvantages.

Dry:
Advantages - legal to have an exposed dry pod in the engine bay in some states (not NSW though), no oil coating your throttle butterfly.
Disadvantages - difficult to clean and usually made from paper (I don't like the stainless steel mesh-type dry filter), have to replace after cleaning once or twice as the paper material breaks down after repeated washing (therefore more expensive).

Wet:
Advantages - easy to wash and reoil, washing kits are available so no need to guess on the type of detergent to use, withstands repeated washings.
Disadvantages - can foul air flow meters (Euro doesn't have an air flow meter, it uses a manifold air pressure sensor, so no problem there), if you apply too much oil after washing, you can coat your throttle butterfly and will need some cleaning, exposed oiled pod in the engine bay is not legal.

[Chris_F]

^ top post aaron

[Gerald28]

^ top post aaron

agreed :thumbsup:

[h1coupe]

K&N is longer, so the filter sits lower than the injen. But, I think the K&N tube is of a larger diameter.


If I remember correctly it´s the other way around. the Injen is supposed to have the larger piping around 3" and the K&N smaller around 2 1/2".
and also people have talked about the K&N beeing better for the fact it has the smaller piping as it does not loose power down low like the Injen supposedly does. and both gain similarely mid and up high?


anyway extremely cool looking car. I sometimes regret getting my Brown Type-S when I could have gotten a red one that was arriving 2 months later.
but I think you always think like that afterwards I should have done this and that:p

[Euro1011]

Trav (egSi) PM sent!!!!

[aaronng]

If I remember correctly it´s the other way around. the Injen is supposed to have the larger piping around 3" and the K&N smaller around 2 1/2".


Yup! You're right. :thumbsup:

[Euro1011]

egSi reply sent