To AEM or not to AEM??
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If you take a good look at the ITR intake system, it is very comparable to the Comptech Icebox. Now all of yall can argue til you're blue in the face about which is better that which. When it comes down to it, the Type R is something that Honda spent time and money perfecting. They paid attention to the smallest of details with this car. How many other cars have the smooth power and excellent drivability off the shelf like the ITR does? Prolly not too many, especially in that price range. Back to the intake...I too have seen dynos on the different intake systems for the R, and they're always different, just like every motor is a little different. Overall I've seen SLIGHTY better gains with the Comptech Icebox. Because the stock ITR airbox was so well designed, you're better off spending your time and money elsewhere. I too have also seen losses on an ITR when an aftermarket CAI is used. With the Icebox, you don't have to worry about hydrolocking the same as the AEM CAI, or most other intakes because of their exposed filter element. I know that AEM does have that bypass valve, but I also know that when using that, you really minimize any power gains that you would have seen with the intake. Go for whatever one you want, it's as simple as that.
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Originally posted by slickboy
I know that AEM does have that bypass valve, but I also know that when using that, you really minimize any power gains that you would have seen with the intake.
I know that AEM does have that bypass valve, but I also know that when using that, you really minimize any power gains that you would have seen with the intake.
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Originally Posted by absolute
anyone know where i can get a jdm itr header?
#28
I like my AEM CAI (I put the bypass on it, sure it might rob u of HP gains a little, but it's that, or running the risk of a $4k motor (it's a daily driven car, I need it when it rains)).
It does sound a little ricey when VTEC hits though, but it's all good. Anyone else get that "whistling" sound when lightly hitting the throttle between 3 and 5k RPM?
It does sound a little ricey when VTEC hits though, but it's all good. Anyone else get that "whistling" sound when lightly hitting the throttle between 3 and 5k RPM?
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I am not sure why we're still wondering about this and talking about it.
Sakai's testing showed that the AEM lost HP when used on the USDM ITR, compared to the OEM airbox.
Filter on a stick got good dyno results, and so did the J's Racing and the Mugen.
The Comptech Icebox is still a good choice if you can get one cheaply, but it is outperformed by both the J's Racing and the Mugen.
Sakai's testing showed that the AEM lost HP when used on the USDM ITR, compared to the OEM airbox.
Filter on a stick got good dyno results, and so did the J's Racing and the Mugen.
The Comptech Icebox is still a good choice if you can get one cheaply, but it is outperformed by both the J's Racing and the Mugen.