Comptech Ice Box VS AEM Cold Air Intake

[jinbooson]

I have both of these intakes does any have any info on which is a better intake to use? i also have a intake thats kinda like the AEM but insted of getting air from the fender well the pipe extends to the front bumper and theirs a large rectangaler filter so that the air flows right into it does any one have any info on how these perform any one have any personal fabs. plz let me kno thank you

[Trey]

On a type-R the differences are minor. Peak HP is close but the icebox has a better overall curve. AEM is loud, Icebox is quiet. I prefer to be seen not heard and like making power in all parts of the power band so I sold my AEM for an Icebox.

[RGoose18]

On a type-R the differences are minor. Peak HP is close but the icebox has a better overall curve. AEM is loud, Icebox is quiet. I prefer to be seen not heard and like making power in all parts of the power band so I sold my AEM for an Icebox.

Trey, between an icebox and a J's racing intake, what would in your opinion be a better choice on a nearly stock Aaaarg??

[Trey]

Rgoose, I am not avoiding your recurring question on purpose but instead just have to explain I have a lack of experience with the J's Racing intake. The Carbon Fiber whore will love it. I personally don't care about throttle response and have a hang up about cold air intakes being btter than any short rams.

Of the 4 intakes I might consider it would go like this

Mugen
Icebox
AEM
J's

THis isn't to say it doesn't work or that anyone made a poor choice but this is how I would do it if money were no object. The Icebox gives good power/power curve and is quiet and sedate looking. When discussing an intake for a lightly modded R you won't see a huge variance between any and none of them make big power over the stock air box.

Pick what you like, I like the Icebox.

[RGoose18]

Rgoose, I am not avoiding your recurring question on purpose but instead just have to explain I have a lack of experience with the J's Racing intake. The Carbon Fiber whore will love it. I personally don't care about throttle response and have a hang up about cold air intakes being btter than any short rams.

Of the 4 intakes I might consider it would go like this

Mugen
Icebox
AEM
J's

THis isn't to say it doesn't work or that anyone made a poor choice but this is how I would do it if money were no object. The Icebox gives good power/power curve and is quiet and sedate looking. When discussing an intake for a lightly modded R you won't see a huge variance between any and none of them make big power over the stock air box.

Pick what you like, I like the Icebox.

Hey sorry for all the repeat questions Trey. Seems like outta everybody on this site, you and Dave ROR have the most knowledge of the ITR. I think for the price, the icebox seems to be a good choice. Also the fact that it is extremely similar to the stock box has sold me. Although I do have one more question (it's the last, I swear) is it better to go w/ the $59 dollar comptech foam filter, or pick up a K&N? Thanks -Ryan

[Trey]

I had both filters at one point and I sold my comptech filter on ebay.

I use a K&N RU2820 adapted to a stock filer elbow.

[1.8turbonium]

I have both of these intakes does any have any info on which is a better intake to use? i also have a intake thats kinda like the AEM but insted of getting air from the fender well the pipe extends to the front bumper and theirs a large rectangaler filter so that the air flows right into it does any one have any info on how these perform any one have any personal fabs. plz let me kno thank you

If you have both why don't you try them both out and see which one you like better. I wish I could have had multiple intakes to try out before I got mine. I am happy with mine though as they are almost all the same for 1.8T engines.