im bout to get an icebox, but was wondering if I needed to remove the bumper to install it? how well will it work with the stock cone filter on 94+ integras?

and also what's the difference between the stock intake arm and a comptech intake arm? besides that one is rubber and one is metal, but they are both tubes..

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ef_you_once_more &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">im bout to get an icebox, but was wondering if I needed to remove the bumper to install it? how well will it work with the stock cone filter on 94+ integras?

and also what's the difference between the stock intake arm and a comptech intake arm? besides that one is rubber and one is metal, but they are both tubes..</TD></TR></TABLE>

No need to remove the bumper. I'm using the Comptech foam filter, but IIRC you can use your cone filter.

Don't waste your money on the Comptech SRI, it's not worth the money. Plus most of the gains come from the Icebox not the SRI. I upgraded my OEM intake arm from a LS one to a bigger diameter ITR one.

 

Try looking at the instructions:
- Ice Box
- Intake

You don't have to remove the bumper, but it can make it easier to remove the lower resonator chamber.
You can't use the Ice Box with the stock filter. It must be used with the Comptech air intake kit or Comptech air filter upgrade. Anyway, the foam filters have much better flow, which is prolly what gives most of the extra hp.
Your stock intake tube is 2½" at the TB & 3" at the filter. The Comptech intake tube has smoother bends and is 3" in diameter end to end.

I have the full Comptech system in my GS-R & think it is well worth it. It replaced a AEM CAI I used to have installed. I have a Stillen front bumper that has an opening right where the lower inlet is allowing the lower intake horn to get air rammed directly into it. It's not a giant difference over the AEM but I like it. If anything, it makes it much easier to clean the filter since it is in the engine bay & not behind the bumper.

 

IC, Will a K&N filter work with the icebox? What part #?

 

sorry this is what I really want to ask: what SRI will work with the icebox? It doesn't have to fit completely I plan to leave the top of the ice box off

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ef_you_once_more &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">sorry this is what I really want to ask: what SRI will work with the icebox? It doesn't have to fit completely I plan to leave the top of the ice box off</TD></TR></TABLE>

Only the Comptech SRI works with the Icebox without modification. And if you're going to run with the top off, then don't even get the Icebox. Running with the top off defeats the purpose of even buying the Icebox.

 

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Only the Comptech SRI works with the Icebox without modification. And if you're going to run with the top off, then don't even get the Icebox. Running with the top off defeats the purpose of even buying the Icebox.</TD></TR></TABLE>

not exactly, air will still be rushing in through the bottom right?

 

I'm gonna get the new Weapon R Secret something, with the icebox, damn what a killer combo. SRI for mid range and throttle response plus cold air oh damn cant wait til I have enough money. what you guys think?

 

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not exactly, air will still be rushing in through the bottom right?</TD></TR></TABLE>
But the purpose of the Comptech Icebox is to isolate the filter from heat in the engine bay. Removing the top then makes it become like a slightly fancier short-ram, which means hot air will be taken in from the exposed top of the filter. There have been posts about how the temp differences are negligible while the car is actually moving, but heat soaking is what timmy8151 was probably referring to.

 

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I'm gonna get the new Weapon R Secret something, with the icebox, damn what a killer combo. SRI for mid range and throttle response plus cold air oh damn cant wait til I have enough money. what you guys think?
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Dumbest thing I ever read.

 

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Dumbest thing I ever read.</TD></TR></TABLE>

STFU

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ef_you_once_more &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">... Will a K&N filter work with the icebox? ...</TD></TR></TABLE>The filter is supported with a pin that is part of the filter specifically made for this application. See the pics in the INSTRUCTIONS. I suppose you could just let any filter that will fit inside the box just sit there, but it was designed to have better support.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ef_you_once_more &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">... I plan to leave the top of the ice box off</TD></TR></TABLE>If you plan to leave the top off the box, DON'T GET THE BOX!<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ef_you_once_more &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">... air will still be rushing in through the bottom right?</TD></TR></TABLE>NO, NO IT WON'T. The air is only sucked up the tube because the filter is closed in. Unless you have a bumper with a hole in the bumper in front of the lower intake horn that FORCES air up the tube, NO it won't magicly flow up the tube for no reason.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ef_you_once_more &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I'm gonna get the new Weapon R Secret something, with the icebox, damn what a killer combo. SRI for mid range and throttle response plus cold air oh damn cant wait til I have enough money. what you guys think?</TD></TR></TABLE>Uhhhh. No comment.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Zuul &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">the stock filter. It must be used with the Comptech air intake kit or Comptech air filter upgrade.</TD></TR></TABLE>

not true. i am running the stock filter right now on my 00 gsr becuse my comptech is dirty

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ef_you_once_more &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">im bout to get an icebox, but was wondering if I needed to remove the bumper to install it? how well will it work with the stock cone filter on 94+ integras?

and also what's the difference between the stock intake arm and a comptech intake arm? besides that one is rubber and one is metal, but they are both tubes..</TD></TR></TABLE>

may I suggest a cheaper alternative since you seem to want the filter element exposed (I guess for looks and what not)

give the K&N FIPK Intake kit a try. It has nice tubing with a quality K&N filter, and a large heat shield, and everything bolts up to stock locations

google it to find a good price for your teg.

 

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the man said what everyone else is thinking, really the dumbest thing i read. hhahahaha.....i take it you live in a very idealistic world. you gotta choose. cold air or short ram. you can't have the best of both worlds, just choose one. The icebox gives good gains all throughout the rpm spectrum, but gives less top end hp compared to a traditional cold air. Stick with it, the choices of filters you have that will fit right in are stock, k&n, comptech or the spoon filter. Cost wise i would go with either the k&n or comptech.

 

OK, I dont know much of the comptech ice box..But i am looking to quiet down my gsr... So is this thing quieter than my CAI??? Also how do i prevent hydrolock with the ice box?

 

I removed the bumper because it made the install easier, and taking off the bumper takes about 5 mins.

 

Icebox won't hydrolock the motor since the filter sits in the engine bay, a la stock and short-ram. Install takes about an hour if you do not remove the bumper.

 

kinda off topic, but what about those diy icebox type deal. i know it wont be as good as the comptech icebox, but is it worth doing? any gains at all?

 

when installing my ice box system, what took the longest for me was removing the splash guard so i can wiggle the box from underneath. (only took me less than 10 minutes to do that...took me 20 minutes or so to install the whole sytem. loved it ever since. Sure its quiet, but it works...i drove through a 2+ foot flooded part of a highway before. 2 civics were pulled over from hydro lock, and i was afraid i would be next. After going through it, pulled off the top lid and felt around the filter....filter was DRY!!! After seeing/feeling this, i've been sold on comptech products!

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Coordinator &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">kinda off topic, but what about those diy icebox type deal. i know it wont be as good as the comptech icebox, but is it worth doing? any gains at all?</TD></TR></TABLE>


On Team Integra we have some info on these DIY Iceboxes. Consensus was that they offered no gains over stock (dyno-proven). Just drop the $160 on the Icebox and be done with it.

 

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On Team Integra we have some info on these DIY Iceboxes. Consensus was that they offered no gains over stock (dyno-proven). Just drop the $160 on the Icebox and be done with it. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Yeah that's where I saw those diy icebox's. Aww no gain at all, i better spend 160 and get gains than spending 20 bucks and get nothing.

 

compared to a SRI or CAI, how much quieter is the ICEBOX??? Quiet like stock intake or a bit louder???? Help me here

 

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Icebox is a bit louder than stock. Not nearly as loud as SRI/CAI. Good sound though, and looks sleeper.