Just wanted to update everyone on our newest product.
We do not have pricing yet but will post it online as soon as it becomes available.


http://www.comptechusa.com/cgi-bin/f...ouncements.cgi

 

Wow, looks great. We`ll get one for the racecar we`re finishing up.

Ryan

 

So you still use part of the factory intake with the Icebox, right? If that's right, then maybe this thing will be affordable after all

 

The intake box looks factory but is entirely re-designed. The box will still be affordable though.

 

You know how much of a difference in sound its going to be?

 

I think lube meant that we would have to use the stock rubber tube that goes into the box. Is this correct? or will you guys offer a tube to mate with the box (like the dc2s)?

 

It will probably be expensive. A lot of their products are but they are reliable. The gains aren't going to be as high as an average CAI.

 

I would have to disagree with that comment. With an icebox, you are practically getting an sri with the benefits of cold air. This is good for two reasons
1- sri's have a shorter tube thus giving you more airflow going into the engine (think of it like if you were to suck through a straw that is 6 inches long compared to one that is 2 feet long. You will have a harder time achieving the amount of air with the longer straw than with the 6 inch straw with the same amount of effort). This will give greater topend
2- with cold air coming from the icebox snorkel, you also get more dense air also increasing volumetric efficiency of the engine.

 

Hi Nate, Nice to see Comptech members on HT

 

probably...


how much are we lookin at here? for tha ice box??

$500.00 + shipping????


[Modified by HondaBoy2000, 8:10 PM 4/8/2003]

 

Glad to hear that Comptech's finally coming out w/ the Ice Box for the DC5/EP3

so, like the stock airbox, the cone filter sits vertically at the back in the Ice Box...
so, what advantages does this Ice Box have over the stock airbox in addition to:
1) the "opened-up" interior of the box (similar to the modification of the stock airbox suggested by Hondata) --> no more resonator
2) high flow filter element
3) "lower heat transfer" material construction
4) relocated inlet opening

and hows the sound of the Ice Box?
also, how low is the air inlet opening sitting?
cause it seems like its taking in air from behind the radiator

really looking forward for dyno's of the new DC5/EP3 Ice Box


[Modified by CH-02DC5, 12:18 AM 4/9/2003]

 

SRI's do not give you more airflow to the engine v.s. a cold air design. The actual flow capacity is determined by pipe diameter. There is marginally more flow resistance with a CAI due to the additional bends.

The only aspect where a SRI trumps a CAI is in throttle response. To use your straw analogy - your lungs can de-pressurize the volume of a 6" straw much quicker than a 2' straw - hence the icy beverage reaches your mouth quicker with the 6" straw. Same deal with intakes - the longer the tube, the more lag there is between when you open the throttle and when airflow increases - it takes more work & time to de-pressurize a greater volume.

 

Congratulations, you were able to disprove a newbie . Maybe I should have said faster instead of "more", but I still stand by my original thought that the icebox should give better power than a CAI

 

don't take it the wrong way, i wasn't just trying to disprove you, just sharing my take on things.

As for which will dyno better, that all depends on which can pull in cooler air. My bet is still on the fender well as being the best source for cooler air.

The icebox should give a fatter torque band as there will be two resonant frequencies associated with the design v.s. the single resonant freq found with a cai or sri design. But i don't think it will give better peak #'s than a cai.

 

It's all good man I was just kidding anyways.

I really would like to know though if this will come with a new tube (not the snorkel)to mate with the box. If we were to use the stock rubber tube, the full potential of the setup wouldn't really be recognized because all the ribs in the stock tube wouldn't flow air as well as a metal one would.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by luvmydc5 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I think lube meant that we would have to use the stock rubber tube that goes into the box. Is this correct? or will you guys offer a tube to mate with the box (like the dc2s)?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Sorry, misunderstood the question.
The icebox will utilize the factory intake tube, the one going to the throttle body.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Nate@Comptech &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Sorry, misunderstood the question.
The icebox will utilize the factory intake tube, the one going to the throttle body.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Good, because there is absolutely nothing wrong with the factory tube on the Ep3. It's rubber, max TB diameter and it's already been paid for.

There is no need to install a different TB to airbox pipe, unless you're big on the bling factor.

 

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I do not have solid pricing as of yet.
We have tested our intake against the other brands and have seen similar gains. We should have dyno charts posted up soon and I will link this post to them.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by CH-02DC5 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
so, like the stock airbox, the cone filter sits vertically at the back in the Ice Box...
so, what advantages does this Ice Box have over the stock airbox in addition to:
1) the "opened-up" interior of the box (similar to the modification of the stock airbox suggested by Hondata) --&gt; no more resonator
2) high flow filter element
3) "lower heat transfer" material construction
4) relocated inlet opening

and hows the sound of the Ice Box?
also, how low is the air inlet opening sitting?
cause it seems like its taking in air from behind the radiator
</TD></TR></TABLE>

???

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by CH-02DC5 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Glad to hear that Comptech's finally coming out w/ the Ice Box for the DC5/EP3

so, like the stock airbox, the cone filter sits vertically at the back in the Ice Box...
so, what advantages does this Ice Box have over the stock airbox in addition to:
1) the "opened-up" interior of the box (similar to the modification of the stock airbox suggested by Hondata) --&gt; no more resonator
2) high flow filter element
3) "lower heat transfer" material construction
4) relocated inlet opening
</TD></TR></TABLE>

Aside from the numerous advantages you've just mentioned, you also get a "Comptech Sport" logo on the box.
You have pretty much summed up the performance making characteristics of this product. It will be CARB legal, have a stock appearance and be relatively quiet.

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and hows the sound of the Ice Box?
also, how low is the air inlet opening sitting?
cause it seems like its taking in air from behind the radiator

really looking forward for dyno's of the new DC5/EP3 Ice Box


[Modified by CH-02DC5, 12:18 AM 4/9/2003] </TD></TR></TABLE>

The Icebox is not too much louder than stock. Due in part to the filter being enclosed in the ABS box.
The air inlet of the Icebox sits even with the underside of the radiator, behind a framepiece. The airflow to the inlet piece isn't hindered by this placement. As soon as we have the digitized dyno figures we will upload them to our website.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Nate@Comptech &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Aside from the numerous advantages you've just mentioned, you also get a "Comptech Sport" logo on the box.
You have pretty much summed up the performance making characteristics of this product. It will be CARB legal, have a stock appearance and be relatively quiet.
The Icebox is not too much louder than stock. Due in part to the filter being enclosed in the ABS box.
.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Wooohooo we love logos and quiet is a good thing too. Now keep the price around the other cold air intakes with similar performance and we will have a deal.

Does anyone know if AEM is making a V2 for our cars??

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by AU K20A2 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">It will probably be expensive. A lot of their products are but they are reliable. The gains aren't going to be as high as an average CAI.</TD></TR></TABLE>

On my b-series, I made over 220 to the wheels w/ an Icebox. More than my AEM unit...