BSQ

Introducing the ITM (Innovative Technologies Motorsports) Icetake CAI. The Icetake CAI replaces the restrictive intake resonator and allows cold air to be drawn from behind the turn signal. The Icetake CAI attaches to the stock airbox and requires NO modifications and is nearly identical to the Comptech Icebox CAI ($169.95), but at a fraction of the cost.

The Icetake will fit all '94-'01 Integra models (RS/LS/GS/SE/Type-R). I'm currently checking on fitment for the '99-'00 Civic Si.

The cost of the Icetake CAI is $40 shipped US Postal Service Priority Mail (2-3 day delivery) for US residence. $44 shipped US Postal Service Airmail (4-7 day delivery) for Canadian residence.

Forms of payment accepted: money order/cashiers check and credit card (through PayPal). For payment through PayPal go to http://www.geocities.com/bretq/icetake_cai.html . For money order/cashiers check send me an email at BretQ@yahoo.com and I will send you an email with the appropriate ordering information.

Here are some pictures of the Icetake CAI:



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[Modified by BSQ, 6:37 PM 3/6/2002]

FLCivic

Are those pvc pipes??

BSQ

I'm not sure if the pipe material is truely PVC. The reason that I say this is because the pipe material is thinner (wall thickness of ~1/8") than PVC (wall thickness of ~1/4). And the pipe material is also pliable and PVC is rigid.


[Modified by BSQ, 10:54 AM 3/5/2002]

BSQ

For comparison purposes, here is a picture of the Comptech Icebox with the turn signal removed.



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ingrate

if you have an extra one of those speaker ports lying around, i'd be glad to buy one off you

BSQ

Send me an email at BretQ@yahoo.com and I will see what I can do.

Todd00

How do you get those things to connect to the lower part of the airbox?

BSQ

The stock airbox has an oval opening for the pipe. The opening also contains a rubber gasket which seals the pipe. Since the piping is pliable, it can be compressed on the sides to conform to the oval opening in the bottom of the airbox. The piping will compress against the rubber gasket and give a air tight seal. There is also a aluminum bracket, which attaches to the chassis. The bracket secures the piping and prevents it from moving.

I will post a picture of the piping in the oval opening in the bottom of the airbox.

tecnic1

that's ghetto tech.

BSQ

Here is the picture of the Icetake piping attached to the oval opening in bottom of the stock airbox.



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[Modified by BSQ, 10:06 PM 3/5/2002]

JMX

does a ice box work any better than a short ram or CAI, or is it more about the whole stock look

i askeds this in a post earlier but nobody anwsered me

Calavera

How does it sound? Is it same as the stock?
And will I need to remove the front turn signal or can I just leave it on?

What if water gets sucked up through the Icetake, does the stock intake have some kind of a by-pass valve?

BSQ

I actually did respond to your post in the Tech forum and here was my response.

The DIY "Icebox" will give you much better throttle response and the low to mid range power will also be better. I highly recommend the DIY "Icebox".

I didn't elaborate very much but I did own a short ram intake before my Icetake CAI (aka. DIY "Icebox"), so I do have experience with both. The short ram intake had very little "pull" on the low to mid RPM range. After the installation of the Icetake the throttle reponse was greatly enhanced and the car pulled very strongly. I would also have to say that the upper RPM range is stronger.

BSQ

The sound of the intake is very close to stock. It does have a slightly deeper tone, but nothing that will draw any attention. Just for comparision, the AEM CAI is much noiser (both inside and outside of the car).

The front turn signal can be left in. The picture above of the intake opening with the turn signal removed was only to show the location of the intake opening.

You would have to completely immerse the intake opening before water could be ingested by the engine. One good thing about the Icetake is that the top to the airbox can be removed anytime you might be paranoid about water entering the intake. I do know that the Comptech Icebox does have a hole drilled in the intake tube to allowed water to drain and I'm contemplating about incorporating a similiar hole on the Icetake.

Calavera

Thanx for info.

And if comptech drilled a hole, you should definitely do it too.

BSQ

Here is a picture of the hole in the Comptech pipe. You can also see the bracket and clamp which secures the piping. A similiar bracket and clamp is included with the Icetake CAI.




I also noticed that Comptech now has a hole in the bottom of the airbox. Earlier pictures that I saw of the Icebox did not have this hole. This could easily be done on the stock airbox. Here is the picture of the hole in the airbox.

VTi NA

Interesting stuff Bret, although IMO the price is just a bit steep (I know this thing would take some time to make though). I'll be in touch if I decide to get one.


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Todd00

I'm curious as to why you left the rubber thing on the bottom of the airbox. That takes up 25% of the opening down there and seems to be a bottleneck.

BSQ

If you don't mind me asking, what would you consider a more appropriate price? I'm just looking for some feedback on this. Any input you or anyone else would be able to give would be greatly appreciated

MrSmith

ill pay 30 shipped

BoroDB8

i agree 30 shipped is much more reasonable. I'm sure with this, more ppl will buy and you will make more in the long run.

BSQ

There are a couple of reasons why I left the rubber gasket. The first reason is to provide a tight seal against the tubing. The second reason is because if I removed the gasket the tubing diameter would have to be around 3.5"-3.75" and I haven't seen any tubing in this diameter.

SpooN Man

I think it's really gay.


The real one uses a cone air filter, alos it replaces the rest the the intake tube.

If you really want What this guy is making for 40 dollars go to home depo or just cut your J tube DUH

BSQ

The Comptech Icebox ($169.99) does not include the cone air filter and polished intake tube. The filter and the tube is an additional $189.95. Also the filter and the tube is not required with the Icebox. The stock filter and the stock elbow can be used with the Icebox. Also you can use either the K&N E-2427 (which is a new drop in filter), K&N RU-2820 / RU-3130 adapted to the stock filter elbow, or the Comptech filter in the stock airbox. I use the RU-2820 (see photo). BTW, I have read feedback from several people that the addition of the polished intake tube added no additional HP when used with the Comptech Icebox and they advised again purchasing it.




I completely agree and I actually have instructions on my website ( http://www.geocities.com/bretq/DIY_Icebox_CAI.html ) (since July 2001) which shows you how to make your own "Icebox". I'm offering the Icetake CAI to people that either do not want to hassle with collecting all of the necessary items to make their own "Icebox" or for those that have been unable to locate the necessary items. I have received several emails from people that have been unable to find thin-walled PVC piping and fittings. BTW, I was at Home Depot today and they do not carry 3" thin walled PVC or fittings and I don't think Lowes sells it either.

Ideally I would like to make the Icetake CAI out of injection molded plastic or carbon fiber, but either would be very expensive. This would not improve airflow or performance but would only raise the price.

BSQ

Thanks Teken