Just baught 04' RSX, Looking for a good intake system

[CubanPreppy]

I just baught a new 2004 RSX (base model automatic w/ leather) and after taking a nice little trip to Orlando I got a good chance to break in the new engine, I was satisfied w. its performance considering my last car was a 1998 Honda Accord (base model)

I'm looking to add some intake that is going to give me a good boost in horsepower. Any recomendations for my needs??

Carlos

[jstn]

welcome carlos, most people will tell you to search, but since your from wpb i wont be rude. so far the best performers are a CAI, but if your woried about hydrolock got with the V2. the easiest cai to install is the injen.

just do a search on the v2 and the injen cai to find out which one you want.

also go check the florida forum in clubrsx, there a few south florida members in there

[punkdrum4ever1]

get a Injen CAI, i love mine.

[James S]

Get the Comptech Icebox, it's better for the Base in my opinion, but I enjoy being able to accelerate with low-end power. Since the Base specializes in low-end I think it's a good idea to retain what advantages it does have.

Icebox has better throttle response and much more torque than a CAI, and a more stock sound just deeper. That's why I like it.

[punkdrum4ever1]

but building your top end is nice to.

[jstn]

Originally posted by James S
Get the Comptech Icebox, it's better for the Base in my opinion, but I enjoy being able to accelerate with low-end power. Since the Base specializes in low-end I think it's a good idea to retain what advantages it does have.

Icebox has better throttle response and much more torque than a CAI, and a more stock sound just deeper. That's why I like it.

when you find the icebox that fits the auto let me know :wavey: :p

[James S]

Oh, does the straw not fit in an auto due to an obstruction from the automatic transmission? I didn't even think about that...

Oh well, then go with the Injen CAI if you want to cut your fenderwall, or an AEM V2 if you're hydrophobic.

[jstn]

i think that comptech said it wont fit in the auto and that they would have to make a complete different design for the auto, so basically it wont be worth it to them.

[bunimoo]

injen cai all the way!

[SuperSlowRsx]

I think the reason why they have icebox for type-s and base manual is because their engine size is smaller than the base auto. So the icebox fits in manual and type-s compare to base auto which has a larger engine size due to added torque converter, heat plates...etc. Just my thoughts

tuan

[AdamDC5]

I think the icebox won't work on the auto because the mounting point for the down pipe isn't there, or is blocked by something.

The mounting point is where the transmission ground is I believe.
It has to be relocated when installing on base not sure about type s.

[NirvanaandTool]

go with the injen CAI
i have a base auto with the injen CAI and i love it
the sound it adds is simply amazing

[AirForceOneRSX]

Originally posted by James S
Oh, does the straw not fit in an auto due to an obstruction from the automatic transmission? I didn't even think about that...

Oh well, then go with the Injen CAI if you want to cut your fenderwall, or an AEM V2 if you're hydrophobic.

hydrophobic...:spin:
Somebody call webster's! I think James just stubbled upon a new word.

hydrophobic (n) : 1. One who fears hydrolocking. 2. One who fears water, particularly in one's engine cylinders.

LOL :thumbsup:

[DavidT]

Originally posted by SuperSlowRsx
I think the reason why they have icebox for type-s and base manual is because their engine size is smaller than the base auto. So the icebox fits in manual and type-s compare to base auto which has a larger engine size due to added torque converter, heat plates...etc. Just my thoughts

tuan

lol where do people get their information? The engine is the same size whether it's a Type S, base 5-spd or auto.

[James S]

He didn't mean the actual engine, he just meant all of the components as a whole. The transmission in an auto is larger because it's more complicated and it is a different shape and in a slightly different location, as such something like the straw on the icebox won't fit where it needs to be when it was designed for the location of the manual transmission.

And, uhm. hydrophobic IS a word... and it's an adjective, not a noun. The noun would be hydrophobe :-/

[bnice3001]

Where in the world do you get the Icebox?
OK, found it...nevermind.:)

[snt302]

AEM or Injen CAI will get the job done. =)

[EVega]

Originally posted by James S
Get the Comptech Icebox, it's better for the Base in my opinion, but I enjoy being able to accelerate with low-end power. Since the Base specializes in low-end I think it's a good idea to retain what advantages it does have.

Icebox has better throttle response and much more torque than a CAI, and a more stock sound just deeper. That's why I like it.

I was thinking about getting ice box but no one with a base really has it. Do you feel that its the way to go with an intake or would you change your mind if you had another chance? I wanna hear that vtec open up but dont wanna sacrifice much bottom end power

[Quacker]

What about the Injen SRI? Has that fallen out of favor for some reason? If so, what reason?

[AirForceOneRSX]

Originally posted by bnice3001
Where in the world do you get the Icebox?
OK, found it...nevermind.:)

The icebox fits on the base/auto?

[shibbism]

injen cai is bomb i felt a big difference when i got mine put on

[ShoktongVtec]

Injen get my vote.:thumbsup:

[Buckeye34]

Quick question, with an intake do you loose gas mileage?

[James S]

You'll get lower city mpg but better highway/cruising mpg.

[Akira9203]

If your I recommend injen cai all the way :thumbsup:

[theporschephile]

what about the V2, i heard that fits the auto, and that should have comparable gains, without having to cut or move anything, right?

[IWanna2K4RSX]

Originally posted by 02 DsrtSilverBase
what about the V2, i heard that fits the auto, and that should have comparable gains, without having to cut or move anything, right?

That is what I heard. You can also do a search on some installed V2 pics and you do not have to cut out anything to install it.

[bnice3001]

You still have to remove the stock airbox. Plus, you have to do some wire splicing with the V2 and the base (Even though its relatively simple splicing). Only the type-s V2 requires no splicing.

[theporschephile]

well i just read on their site that it only makes 5 hp for the base model anyways, not really worth it imo.

[I8pp]

Has anyone tried this mod(http://www.hondata.com/kseriesairboxmod.html) combined with a k&n drop in replacement filter.

[rsexypnoy]

cubanpreppy, i got a base auto also. I got injen black powder coated intake with heatshield. less than 500miles on it. PM me if ur interested. $130 and i'll pay for shipping.

[IslandCompSE]

YO u def. loose gas mileage. Think about it the intake is so loud and nice that you will be flooring it all the time that you wil lose a quarter tank just going back to school and back trying to impress the girls. But for real get Cold Air Inake Either Injen or AEM.