CT-E Icebox intake
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I have the K&N FIPK paired with the AUT cooling panel. (It replaced my Comptech intake). The quality is good, but it sounds like a very generic intake to me. My friends and I used to enjoy removing the snorkel in our Corollas and Civics back when we were in high school to give our little cars more of an "Oomph" sound. The FIPK sounds very similar to that. It does not really have the growl that the AEM and PRM intakes have. It also felt a bit weird walking into an Autozone and seeing K&N FIPK's on the shelf. 
Also, there has been claims that the FIPK has heatsoak issues from users here on S2ki, especially on hot summer days. Take from that what you will.
Also, there has been claims that the FIPK has heatsoak issues from users here on S2ki, especially on hot summer days. Take from that what you will.
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The FIPK is a bit quieter, in my opinion. It's similar to the CT Engineering intake up until you get to the 4000 RPM or so range and the CT Engineering intake gets that high pitched resonating sound. I don't have any dyno videos of the FIPK, but you can find a few videos on Youtube.
My theory is that if the tube for the K&N was made of metal, it would sound better and more like an intake instead of a snorkel mod. Drive without the stock intake lid on for a little bit and see how you like it. The FIPK sounds similar to that.
My theory is that if the tube for the K&N was made of metal, it would sound better and more like an intake instead of a snorkel mod. Drive without the stock intake lid on for a little bit and see how you like it. The FIPK sounds similar to that.
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Ah okay thanks for the answers. I also think that the aesthetics are important as shallow as that may be, but if the performance is similar I'd definitely go for the better looking one. However, I wouldn't give up quality for aesthetics, and I was under the impression the CT-engineering intake had some problems with the rubbing which were fairly pronounced. If it's not a big deal and can be fixed with some adjustments, I definitely rather have it.
How bad is the rubbing? Seriously considering getting it despite the extra cost.
How bad is the rubbing? Seriously considering getting it despite the extra cost.
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If the intake is rubbing against the hood, then you probably made an error somewhere in the installation. I can only speak for the CT Engineering one (version 2) not the original Comptech one. If you push down on the box and install it correctly there are no problems at all.
However, I suggest you watch the video I linked to make sure the sound is exactly what you're looking for. It wasn't what I was looking for so I changed my intake to the FIPK. The VTEC crossover is not as pronounced as I would have liked it to be.
However, I suggest you watch the video I linked to make sure the sound is exactly what you're looking for. It wasn't what I was looking for so I changed my intake to the FIPK. The VTEC crossover is not as pronounced as I would have liked it to be.
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You can even adjust the hood latch the raise it slightly, or the rubber bump stops. You can also push down on the ABS box as you tighten it all down to assure everything is sitting as low as possible.
I have no rubbing issues what so ever.
I have no rubbing issues what so ever.
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I'm thinking about replacing my FIPK with the comptech, or stock with a snorkel and K&N filter... I just don't really like how the K&N looks and its pretty agressive but I want to be able to hear my T1R better
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I purchased a CT Engineering intake. I believe it's the "v2". The orginal Comptech design had a cut out for the hood prop rod the CT version has a better looking (IMHO) recessed design. Install was pretty simple. No problems with rubbing except for the hood prop which I ended up dremeling off some of the plastic and metal for a better fit.
I later purchased a comptech supercharger which was missing the air box so I was able to buy a few other parts from CT to make it work. In the both cases where I called they were very helpful in helping me figure out which parts to buy and shipping was prompt. Recommended!
I later purchased a comptech supercharger which was missing the air box so I was able to buy a few other parts from CT to make it work. In the both cases where I called they were very helpful in helping me figure out which parts to buy and shipping was prompt. Recommended!
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I recently received the CT-engineering intake. The intake tube sections have a very rough finish throughout. Almost like sand particles embedded.
Does anyone else have this issue?
I was actually able to use my fingernail to scrape a couple piecesoff.
My concern is that the particles may dislodge from the inside of the pipe and get sucked into the engine..
Does anyone else have this issue?
I was actually able to use my fingernail to scrape a couple piecesoff.
My concern is that the particles may dislodge from the inside of the pipe and get sucked into the engine..