Install was pretty straight forward. You do need to remove the battery in order to get it to fit. Don't really feel a difference on the street, but on the freeway throttle responce is excellent and it does seem a little a faster. And you get that nice rumble of the air being sucked up by the motor. Sure does sound like a RSX now.

Dude, now we need to install your exhaust. Whats up Daniel!!

KOMPLEX,

A cat-back exhaust system will definitely compliment the Air Intake.

I actually got a chance to see the muffler and it was kinda banged up. Im not sure if i wanna get that one for cheap or just buy a new one. AHHHHHH.. how much for a manifold back?

yeah im not sure why they didn't mention removing the battery its not like its a big deal to do. Of course if you had the front bumper off (as they did in the instructions) you probobly wouldn't think of the battery removal as necessary

That was also the first time i noticed we had panasonic batteries in the car, kinda cool.

True that. They need to put that in the install directions. Or they can just tell us to remove the bumper.

"Wow all you have do is take off the bumper?!?!, I never knew installing a intake could be so easy"

did you get the little sticker? i didn't. i dunno if id actually put it on but it would be nice to have.

in addition to nice sound and power upgrades wait untill you go to the pump! The milage difference is significant.

NO!!! maybe i can request it when i send in my reg card. but i put on the license plate frame so i can get rid of the piercey toyota one!!! hahaahaa *sorry van*

did you get the little sticker? i didn't. i dunno if id actually put it on but it would be nice to have.

yeah, but the stickers add 5 HP each!!! LoL

get it straight. 5 WHP. 8)

oops my bad, KOMPLEX

i forgot that it's supposed to be 5 WHP..... 8)

thanks for correcting me :lol:

No prob. Now if we agree that the little injen sticker is worth 5whp i wonder what the huge modacar.com windshield banner is worth?? hmmmm :lol:

I did some hard driving last night, and I really can't tell a difference on the street til mid way through 3rd gear. It just sounds like the motor is breathing better, and that it's using a lot of gas.. :shock: Well there goes my fuel economy. At freeway speeds, uhmm i mean on the freeway :wink: I did notice a difference however. Just wierd flooring it and not getting a strong pull. It sorta like its rolling downhill and gets faster and faster. Oh well, I could never fit all 4 wheels and all four tires all in seperate packaging in my other car anyways. :D

KOMPLEX - You're just used to a fast turbo car like your modified 400 WHP Eclipse that you don't see the difference on the xB with an intake. I think your body is used to that G-force you get when flooring your other car.

it wasnt 400WHP 8) at least i feel the difference on the freeway. anyways its a great mod none the less and WAY BETTER than paying 300+ for a oh so special AEM intake

yup, i luv my Injen short ram/CAI.

funny thing though, i've got the same problem now, as when I installed the CAI on my Matrix. i've developed a lead right foot! :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:

squirrel

KOMPLEX pm me for an exhaust setup. We need to open your ride a little more :twisted: And I know how to do it.

Pmed you.

oh yeah, time to get power and still be legal. :D

well see. i want to know if i can get the turbo motor from japan first..

you rich bastard* :lol:

so installing an intake would have a negative effect on mpg?

sorry for the Q...

i use to drive a saab spg and never installed a CAI... :cry:
so im clueless...

hmmm. to make everything simple..

MORE AIR + MORE FUEL = MORE POWER

so.... MORE AIR = MORE FUEL

That works I suppose..

Personally for me, I know a couple of people will agree wtih this, the sound the engine makes at WOT, makes us step on the gas more.

Just wait till we put on the exhaust ! With your intake, oh dam. Now thats the sound we love, I am still waiting on my Injen intake.

I'm thinking of installing the intake, but I have a quick question. What did you do with the sensor that is hooked up to the airbox? Also is that sensor needed?

Thanks, Ozzy

MAF? Theres a space for it in the intake. The other little box get hooked a piece of L shaped metal. Good luck trying to get that to fit. I tie wrapped mine.........

STYLIS I can get the injen intakes now for about 160-165...

hmmm. to make everything simple..

MORE AIR + MORE FUEL = MORE POWER

so.... MORE AIR = MORE FUEL

That works I suppose..

Personally for me, I know a couple of people will agree wtih this, the sound the engine makes at WOT, makes us step on the gas more.

Yes but...more power can mean the engine works less to do the same amount of work as before...IOW, it does the same amount of work more efficiently. This can increase MPG. Remember, you haven't increased engine displacement or modified the motor in any way other than to bolt on a freer flowing intake (and exhaust?) system. However, and as you mentioned, more power usually means someone has their foot to the floor, lookin' for more -- and MPG goes to hell. :wink:

KOMPLEX have you dynoed you car? im still debating on which intake to get. i dont know wether to go with the ingen or sprf. i wanted to know which one made more power...


jason

Dynoday is on Dec.13 for us in the bayarea (California San Francisco Area) So I hope KOMPLEX will be there.

Most likely I'll be there since i work 10 mins away. Hopefully I'll have the extra cash to put down too.

No dyno on the intake. In all honestly, I don't think that swapping intakes out is going to make a HUGE difference. The power difference between intakes, exhausts and headers etc. isn't a big deal. I know for a fact someone who has I/H/E on this board will get spanked by someone else who only has a intake in a stoplight confrontation, if the person with just a intake is that much of a better driver.. Now freeway races or from a roll races are of course going to be a different story.

and no i dont street race....anymore that is..

so installing an intake would have a negative effect on mpg?

sorry for the Q...


my injen intake has increased my millage significantly(3-5mpg) as long as my wife is driving that is. when i drive i like to keep it in that 4k+ sweet spot because the power/sound differnce is noticible and great!. so thats what i think komplex meant i terms of losing millage. the intake make you want to use this newfound power to the detriment of fuel economy.

Yes typically, if you drive grandma style and open up the motor with new breathing untensils, you should actually be getting better gas mileage. That is a push and pull question again for the masses, because everyone says more air = more fuel. I think more power = heavier foot.

With the intake I have and the manifold back system I am still in the 30s for MPG. Of course when i punch it, say good bye to the gas. :lol:

stylis...lets starting making a mid pipe... PM me!!