I have the Comptech Icebox and there is a rubber nozzle that goes under the filter and directs the air directly into the filter. I removed the nozzle and would imagine it would cause more air flow. Any thoughts? I am just paranoid that it would be risky for whatever reason.
with nozzle

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Modified by nightrider at 5:37 PM 4/4/2004

 

for what its worth...mine never came with that rubber piece. but i really dont think it is necessary. the filter is perforated throughout the circumference, so you really dont need to "direct the air" to any particular spot.

 

Same here .....mine did not come with the "nozzle"

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I agree

 

That's not where that piece goes. That rubber acoridan connection is to connect the filter to the intake arm. You need it to connect the comptech air filter to the comptech intake arm.

 

hmm, ok. well, i'm using the stock ITR intake arm so i think i'm good to go then.

 

LOL, that doesn't go there...it gives flexibility for the Comptech short ram. I have it on my R even though I am using the stock intake arm as well...it can't hurt, but if you don't need it to attach the box to the arm, then by all means, don' t worry about it.

 

mine doesn't have that rubber thing. i'm sure there's no noticeable difference with or without it.

 

Mugen has the same nozzle just leave it on.

 

i had the same problem too because i didnt have the comptech short ram and i didnt know where the rubber thing was supposed to go. but yeh just take of the rubber thing and you are all good

 

is the comptech inatke arm just for bling/waste of money or is it better than stock intake arm and worth gettin ?

 

on DC2s you can reuse your stock intake arm but for an Ek you have to buy their intake arm along with the box for correct fitment...so for some its bling, for others its a necessity

 

anyone know if an Iceman intake arm will work with the c/t icebox?

 

just us the stock ITR pipe... as far as i know it's teh sam width as the rest and looks stock

 

My car came with a AEM CAI so I went ahead and bought the Comptech arm when I took off the AEM. I like it but your right it is a bling mod. It looks go with my blingin spoon valve cover.

 

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nah thats ok..
The iceman design (LS integra arm) is a lot better than the oem ITR intake arm. Its way smooth on the inside and it has a tapered design which is good for air velocity. the ITR arm doesnt reflect this and the rubber hosing isn't good for heat disipation compared to the icemun.

 

the comptech arm is bling, but it does have a velocity stack where it connects to the filter. so it has that advantage over stock. plus it's smoother