Injen's RD1660BLK is a black RD Series cold air intake for the 02-03 Acura TL 3.2L and 98-02 Honda Accord V6, built around a mandrel-bent 6061-T6 aluminum air intake tube that draws air from low in the front of the engine bay. It uses a fully serviceable Injen SuperNano-Web dry air filter, and the tube reaches into the depths of the engine bay to pull in cooler, denser air than the stock airbox. Owners on user forums say the upgrade adds a noticeable intake note under throttle, which is a big part of the appeal for many V6 owners.
Where this kit justifies its price is in flexibility and compliance. The kit converts to a short ram, so you can run it as a cold air setup or a short ram depending on your priorities. For California buyers, CARB EO #: D-476-5 is listed for this part, and the Injen Technology Limited Lifetime Warranty adds long-term confidence over a budget intake. Search terms this part matches include Accord V6 CAI, TL 3.2L cold air intake, RD1660BLK black CAI, and CARB EO D-476-5 intake.
Product documentation references CARB Executive Order D-476-5 for this part. Confirm the current exemption with the manufacturer before installing it in a CARB state.
Owners on user forums caution that an intake changes the airflow the ECU was calibrated for, so gains without tuning may be limited. Discuss your goals with a tuner if you want the engine management to match the new plumbing.
Owners on user forums describe Injen intake swaps as a simple "out with the old, in with the new" job that can be finished in under an hour, but the walkthroughs they share come from a later Accord generation (2008-09 EX-L V6), so verify steps for your 98-02 car. Expect to disconnect the battery, loosen the OEM airbox with a 10mm socket, and use Phillips and flathead screwdrivers. Wait for the engine to cool before reaching around the bay, since burns are a real risk. Some forum members report that front bumper removal is needed, so check whether your car requires it before starting.
