Comptech Icebox = $330
Aem CAI = $199

Are the gains from the Comptech Icebox that much better than Aem's CAI to justify the extra money?

Is there any proof that the Comptech Icebox won't cause hydrolock?


[Modified by TITEB16, 3:24 AM 8/26/2001]

 

AEM CIA....hahah AEM CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY or AEM COLD INTAKE AIR?? HAHAHAHHA

 

Oooops

That should read Aem CAI.

 

I had an AEM CAI.....I didn't like it. There seemed to be some power gains, but low end definitly suffered. Plus on my car, and all my friends, the AEM would start to wear a hole in itself where it goes into the wheel well. I am planning on a Icebox soon.....I am just wondering if I can use any shortram intake with it, or do I have to use Comptech's shorty?

 

Make your own Cold Air Box... I just removed the resonator behind the bumper cover, and cut the "U" shaped tube into a "J" shape and replaced the filter with a K&N drop-in. I gained a 7.9hp increase at the wheels on the dyno and to those who have cops that are ******... They can't see a thing. Also since the filter is drawing air from the tube and into a chamber... low end power won't be comprimised. $35 for the filter....can't complain.

 

Do you have any pics of this setup?

 

I'm doing a head swap soon... so I'll remove the bumper cover and take some pics.

 

Thanks

 

Shouldn't that be Sensei Racing?

 

I like the icebox better...just my .02

 

I guess for a whooping 5 hp near 400 bucks is worth it...

 

The custom set-up I posted above works identically to the Icebox. The only difference is the Icebox doesn't have any ridges along the cover. Go with the home-made mod for $35 and use the spare money to buy a short shifter and still have money left over to spend.

 

I say AEM. IMO. I can't stand how the Comptech piece looks.

 

That's why I like the custom set-up, since it uses your factory airbox... No one would able to tell.

 

K&N. Simple enough.

 

Out of the two which one is louder?
I actually want it to be as quiet as possible.
Thanks

 

Stick with the stock... It won't be noticed because the filter is enclosed the box, and not out in the open like the AEM and other intakes.