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11-01-2003, 03:58 PM | #1 |
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Cold Air Intake
I've been shopping around a bit for Cold Air Intakes for my 93 Accord LX. I was going through my latest JC Whitney magazine and noticed an advertisement for a JCW exclusive cold air intake for $40. This, I think, is almost to good to be true. I don't plan on racing the car EVER. I just want a little more low-end power. Has anyone ever tried this kit before? I looked around, and aside from a couple fancy-looking words it looks as though the JCW and the AEM systems are near-identical. So any help, suggestions, ets. would be appreciated. BTW, I spent $700 to get the car so I don't want to exceed the price of the car too much... Thanks.
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11-01-2003, 04:05 PM | #2 |
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I have Injen CAI..pretty good..check it out.
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11-01-2003, 05:05 PM | #3 |
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well a cai is not really the best choice for low end torque. i'd go with a short ram intake for better lower end torque. look here for great deals on the aem products: http://styledright.com/catalog/defau...acturers_id=10
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11-02-2003, 03:54 AM | #4 |
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the self-advertising just kills me
but he's right for low-end torque you will get teh ebst results from a shortram, because think about it. the piping for the CAI is long and runs up through the engine bay until it pulls into the throttle body, the engine emits heat, the heat warms the CAI tube, the "cold" air is heated, you have warm air. So unless you want to wrap the CAI in a heat insulator 3 times over why not just get the cheaper version. I got my AEM Short Ram intake from www.styledright.com, free shipping and handling, no tax (at least for Florida) another thing to take into consideration, does it rain alot where you live? are there normally puddles? well a CAI is so much more likely to suck up water and put your engine into hydro-lock, so if it rains or floods more than most places get the ShortRam as far as brand goes, they maybe the same or they may offer a slightly different coating or quality piping and filter, my friend has a INJEN intake and it's nice but my AEM roxers the boxers plus its got a beautiful sound good luck with you decision, take everything I said into consideration and happy hunting |
11-03-2003, 10:05 AM | #5 |
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for a cold air intake he would have to relocate the battery anyway
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11-03-2003, 10:42 AM | #6 | |
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11-04-2003, 09:29 AM | #7 |
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stefan, do you have any pics? I was told I would have to move my battery that's why I have short ram-please post pic
Here is a pic of my intake: http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...3/faa58e0e.jpg |
11-04-2003, 10:12 AM | #8 |
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here is pic#1
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11-04-2003, 10:14 AM | #9 |
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and pic #2.
excuse the mess around the battery but it just took a dump. i will use a stinger2 battery with 1000CCA and 135amp alternator, plus all new battery and alternator cables.
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11-04-2003, 10:15 PM | #10 | |
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No u don't check out the pics Hondaman-iac just posted up. There aren't 1% of cars that need to be modified to in order to install a CAI.
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