Yes you can buy it locally through one of the Ozhonda traders - but it is more expensive than buying it from Acura of Escondido.
Side effects? You mean torque/power loss down low? I think the dyno for the TSX does show a slight dip at low revs but it is less than the Typhoon and Injen - so less of a "side effect" to use your words. When driving I haven't noticed any power loss down low. I notice more response when I touch the accelerator regardless of RPM.
How much performance gain? Hard to say -- what are your expectations. If you are expecting more than 0.5 seconds faster to 100kph you will be dissapointed. But you will not get that with the Injen either. It is, however, noticeable in day to day driving and in gear acceleration.
Lets put it this way - if you don't mind a loud intake without hesitation go for the Injen or K&N Typhoon. Without doubt that is what I woudl do. But if you still want to retain a relatively quiet cabin you need to look at the Icebox.
It says up to 14 hp gains. Not sure how big that figure is but any chance i can buy this locally of autobarn and get it fitted. Not sure if this is worth it. I am eagerly waiting for hondata, (sounds awesome) so i cn get one fitted. Still waiting and thinking if CAI is worth it.
this is to all the owners with an accord euro, who have installed a C.A.I, does it actually make in difference when your driving the car, can you feel it?
Yes you notice it, it has a deep throaty sound which has changed my driving style from cruising to abusive. You get more power from 2500 rpm and higher, its actually slower down at low revs. My is an auto so i put in sequential and hold it in 1st until about 55, then you can push 2nd as far as you like, never get to push 3rd as second still has a bit left at 110km! I have lowered my car added 18x 7.5 Einki rims. I have put in an Alpine dvd player and drop down 15in sreen. DVD is mounted in dash in flush pannel. Next mod is Cusco bars front and rear. Getting new rotors (replaced by honda front and rear). Looking for more low down power now, yet to choose headers and high flow cat back system..not sure which one!
anyway, i had a CAI on my euro and yes, there is a difference in the sense that it makes a growl when u put ur foot down at WOT (wide open throttle). in terms of butt dyno, very hard to say, although having it in CAI mode makes power down low a tad sluggish compared to stock as Euro 05 Project pointed out. i.e loss of torque down low
But dyno tests have proven that it does make a difference.
They are some of the best headers money can buy with unparrelled craftsmanship and there's nothing really bad about them other than the hissing sound and price tag.
hehehe i think the guy is a high school student.......or someone that just likes to stir the pot.....
either way i think he was just tryin to be funny...in which case he failed miserably.
Worth getting the high flow cat IF you have intake, headers and exhaust. If any of those 3 parts were stock, then you should make the cat be the last mod after the 3.
Originally Posted by yfin
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