[Euro] How to remove intake resonator and where is it anyway?

**yfin** · 11-02-2007 06:02 PM

Originally Posted by EuroDude

^Why not with an Auto? does it sound different? Or is it because the Auto generally keeps the revs higher causing excessive NVH?

Well the theory is - unless you get a reflash or ECU tune you are going to notice the torque loss down low due to the long gear ratios in the auto. Or at least it will be more noticeable than the 6MT where the revs can rise faster. Further, a full CAI really shines in the upper range where the auto again spends less time (well at street legal speeds anyway - the auto does not hit 2nd gear 6000rpm VTEC until over 100kph). Something like the icebox preserves the low range and also gains mid range which also suits the auto IMO. Others may disagree.

**BusterSonic12** · 11-02-2007 06:08 PM

not sure about injen or k&N intake.
but with my "auto" euro with the comptech box, u can surely feel the gain also just sound so much nicer when vtec kicks in

**EuroDude** · 11-02-2007 06:19 PM

So I guess u need to use the Auto box in Manual Mode to get the most out of a CAI, or have a 6AT ftw

**yfin** · 11-02-2007 06:21 PM

Originally Posted by EuroDude

So I guess u need to use the Auto box in Manual Mode to get the most out of a CAI, or have a 6AT ftw

Prob is you have the same ratios - honda made the 1st and 2nd gear too long in the auto. We don't need top end speed in Oz anyway.

**sodaz** · 11-02-2007 07:36 PM

Originally Posted by yfin

Prob is you have the same ratios - honda made the 1st and 2nd gear too long in the auto. We don't need top end speed in Oz anyway.

Whether it's AT or MT i think airbox setups are better than CAI for daily driving because of throttle responsiveness in low revs. Usable power is most important for everyday applications.

**dsp26** · 06-05-2007 08:07 PM

guys i helped a mate do this today...

you don't need to take the bumper/wheel/RESONATOR off...

i just removed the pipe the connects the airbox to the resonator. took 15mins....

**aaronng** · 06-05-2007 08:37 PM

Didn't you remove the resonator box too? If you don't take it out, there won't be enough space to put the filter for the CAI in the bumper cavity.

**BiLL|z0r** · 06-05-2007 08:40 PM

I took everything out simply because no point having it there if not used and gave more air flow from the front to the air box.

**dsp26** · 06-05-2007 08:49 PM

Originally Posted by aaronng

Didn't you remove the resonator box too? If you don't take it out, there won't be enough space to put the filter for the CAI in the bumper cavity.

it was a pain in the arse to try and remove the bumper, we removed as many of the palstic clips and bolts we could but for some reason bumper was stuck on the side still. and yes i read the howto guide that was linked in an earlier post... didn't have net access there so couldn't go back to it for re-reading...

it's pretty much running stock airbox as per owners request to be "undefectable" and will put a replacement panel.

you know that pipe i was talking about, the intake part of it that goes back into the engine bay from the bottom? it left a gap there in the inner guard so we're going to try some flexible metal duct pipe from bunnings and feed it from the box through there to the gap in front bumper or connect it to the intake tract in front of the batter... it's in a pretty good place anyway

i must say though it sounds a lot meatier.

**E-Gene** · 07-05-2007 08:51 PM

Actually, removing the bumper was super easy.

2 screws at the wheels arches. 4 bolts and many clips later, all you need to do is just to pull the bumper towards you and *tadahh* you're done. I'm suprised that it was that easy.