Integra Type-R Discussion - Discuss general ITR information, technical information (including requests for technical/mechanical help/assistance), modifications, tuning, etc.
To quote myself in the intake thread that nobody seems to be reading anymore
kabob wrote:
As for the Comptech intake and Icebox, from what I hear getting the intake portion as well may make for a 1 or 2 hp gain but it's not really worth it unless you like the looks. I really didn't want to order the intake but it comes with the filter (OEM cone filter doesn't fit) and modacar.com was out of the filter seperately (the filter by itself costs $69 retail).
After installing the complete intake system over the weekend, I'm a little disappointed. Not necessarily performance-- I can't feel it on the butt dyno and the only aural difference is some hissing in the low-rev range-- but the fitment isn't ideal. Some genius decided to make the filter housing for the Icebox smaller than the length of the stupid filter. The lower section is stretched lengthwise to accomodate and now the lid doesn't fit properly. I had to push it down past the grooves just so it would stay on
I might be misunderstanding your post, but dont you have to push it down over the "grooves" to get it to stay anyway? I have never used the Comptech filter with mine, but I have no problems with fitment w/ K&N 3130.
Do not blow compressed air into your mouth or ears.
Nope, it's supposed to fit neatly in the grooves because that's the way they send it to you shrink-wrapped in the box. The problem I'm having is the plastic part that sticks out beyond the cone that goes in through the grommet on the Icebox housing makes the filter longer than the size of the Box. So it gets stretched lengthwise
Would pics help or do you guys understand what I'm saying?
