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2ndGenTeg · 09-14-2001, 02:12 AM

My .02:

Personal preference is the AEM. The Iceman has a good theory: By making the diameter of the intake progressively smaller as it reaches the TB, air will become compressed, making it cooler, more dense, and increase air pressure and velocity. The problem with this: I have yet to see a setup in a Honda in which the air actually being pushed into the TB (besides FI, in which case this is pointless). In our Hondas, air is sucked into the TB, rather than pushed. Therefore, pressure on the TB will be reduced in the Iceman system, rather than increased, as will velocity. Think of it like this: Imagine yourself with a bucket of water in front of you. Your goal: suck the water out of that bucket. You have two options for a straw: One is 2" in diameter, the other is a traffic cone. Which is going to be easier to suck water through? Which is the water going to be traveling through faster when it hits your lips?

Also, the AEM uses a K&N filter- proven time and again to be the best. Both are great products, but I believe the AEM to be superior.

BDC- I'm not calling you out, just stating my opinion.

09-14-2001, 02:12 AM	#8
2ndGenTeg 4th Gear Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Boulder, CO Age: 45 Posts: 830	My .02: Personal preference is the AEM. The Iceman has a good theory: By making the diameter of the intake progressively smaller as it reaches the TB, air will become compressed, making it cooler, more dense, and increase air pressure and velocity. The problem with this: I have yet to see a setup in a Honda in which the air actually being pushed into the TB (besides FI, in which case this is pointless). In our Hondas, air is sucked into the TB, rather than pushed. Therefore, pressure on the TB will be reduced in the Iceman system, rather than increased, as will velocity. Think of it like this: Imagine yourself with a bucket of water in front of you. Your goal: suck the water out of that bucket. You have two options for a straw: One is 2" in diameter, the other is a traffic cone. Which is going to be easier to suck water through? Which is the water going to be traveling through faster when it hits your lips? Also, the AEM uses a K&N filter- proven time and again to be the best. Both are great products, but I believe the AEM to be superior. BDC- I'm not calling you out, just stating my opinion.