Comptech or ARC? - Honda Forum / Acura Forum

aj95gsr · 08-28-2005, 05:27 PM

Ive decided to get either a comptech or an arc "box".has anyone used or is using one,and do they have any pro/cons that might help me in deciding?right now im running aem sri,had a aem cai on last engine but it rains too much and hydrolock scares the crap outa me on new engine.

kommon_sense · 08-28-2005, 07:43 PM

would help to know what car and engine you are talking about... and what you plan to do with the car... either way, i've been happy with my comptech ice box...

aj95gsr · 08-29-2005, 12:26 AM

Sorry, I was half asleep.Its a 95 gsr w/rebuilt block.when i get back to the states im doing the head.its a daily driver

kommon_sense · 08-29-2005, 07:50 AM

In a GSR as a daily driver, I wouldn't bother. Your stock intake box is a *LOT* like the icebox. You can simply get the comptech filter and replace your stock paper filter.

If you *really* want to replace your stock setup, then just get the comptech box and filter individually. *DO NOT* get the complete icebox kit. I say this because it cost > $100 more than the box and filter alone and only difference is you get the aluminum pipe between the filter and throttle body. However I believe your stock rubber intake arm bolts right up to the comptech box with no problems... You can call comptech to verify before purchasing.

aj95gsr · 08-29-2005, 10:42 AM

Thanks for the info.Also I have a question for you, I see you live in Durham,do yo know of any good shops to get a head done at anywhere around Raliegh?

kommon_sense · 08-29-2005, 11:46 AM

RLZ Engineering in Concord, just outside of Charlotte. Not aware of any place in the triangle.

Visit www.carolina hondas.com . You have to remove the space between carolina and hondas... Gotta love SHO censoring...

IntegraXTR · 09-20-2005, 10:31 PM

i have the ARC box. i also got some tubing to channel the air down in the bumper area.

the only draw back is that it absorbs heat.

my suggestion is just get a better filter =P

aj95gsr · 09-20-2005, 11:39 PM

I got the intake chamber and the Box for less than a comptech,so Im gonna try it out.whats wrong with the filters?

HondaVTEC93 · 09-21-2005, 08:32 PM

yeah if u want a better box just modify the factory one and get a better filter.

IntegraXTR · 09-27-2005, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by aj95gsr

I got the intake chamber and the Box for less than a comptech,so Im gonna try it out.whats wrong with the filters?

what i meant was get better filters instead of buying the arc haha.

but then again, the foam sucks too. ah dunno