EG Civic Cold Air Intake

[adoumii]

are all cold air intakes the same or does branding really matter now?

ive found pipes + filters on ebay for like $40aus and then AEM pipes for $230aus then the Injen for $300aus.

would it be better to just get the cheaper piping then just bolt on my k&n instead?

[bennjamin]

your car has a b18c according to your details ? Get as long as possible intake arm...such as a injen - you can opt for a no name or proper pod on the end - makes a nice noise in vtec and proven to make the most midrange gains. ( its very very small tho ! Mostly noise )

[adoumii]

your car has a b18c according to your details ? Get as long as possible intake arm...such as a injen - you can opt for a no name or proper pod on the end - makes a nice noise in vtec and proven to make the most midrange gains. ( its very very small tho ! Mostly noise )

so just bascially go for the no name with a good podfilter, as long as possible?

[bennjamin]

yes. Its been tested that no-name pod filters are similar if not as good as top of the range filters. If its a folded mesh style ( like a k+n) use a k+n cleaner/oiler kit on it once in awhile to keep it clean. The length of the intake arm is important....more street worthy gains on a longer pipe than a short pipe

[TheSaint]

i usually make custom kits with cheaper parts but than use a quality pod filter like Fujita
thats just me though

[dougie_504]

I'm the same as Saint. Get some 3" aluminium pipe and the rubber angle/bends to make it fit. Then use a 3A Racing or Fujita pod.

I wouldn't spend $300-400 on a CAI.

[mugen_ctr]

ur just paying for the name.... thats all

hey dougie, know where to source cheap metal pipes an rubber angles? super cheap auto cost an arm an leg for some silicon benders... same deal with auto barn lol

[dougie_504]

Yeah it's BS expensive. Honestly I'd just get an ebay intake and swap out the filter, they're very cheap. Just make sure it's 3" piping :)

[TheSaint]

the Fujita kit for Dc2 is amazing - but the same thing for EG civic sux balls - so its hit and miss
they make an amazing filter tho

so far i have made custom kits using this filter for a Ford FG Xr6, Nissan NX Sr20DE, CRX Del Sol, Toyota Corolla Sportivo facelift and a Impreza RX (n/a 2.5ltr) and they all worked out great

the simota whale intake is stil the best bang for buck around - $120 shipped of ebay - u cant go wrong lol

[adoumii]

in regards to chasis wise, much difference between CAI for DC2's & EG's??

[dougie_504]

Yeah they're different.

[tigerwing]

the Fujita kit for Dc2 is amazing - but the same thing for EG civic sux balls - so its hit and miss
they make an amazing filter tho

so far i have made custom kits using this filter for a Ford FG Xr6, Nissan NX Sr20DE, CRX Del Sol, Toyota Corolla Sportivo facelift and a Impreza RX (n/a 2.5ltr) and they all worked out great

the simota whale intake is stil the best bang for buck around - $120 shipped of ebay - u cant go wrong lol

it go around the $160.00 shipped....

hey Saint what about this one?

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[adoumii]

like as in for the engine bays? cause the engines bolt straight in and ive been told that the EG & EK civic + DC2 integra all have the same engine bays?

[jeremydawg]

I most certainly agree, i dont know why anyone would spend $300 on a piece of aluminum pipe with an injen label. Could even go to an exhaust shop, tell them the exact diameter and theyll make you one for like $100. or you could DIY. ive got a k&n pod that im happy with cost me $45, its not like your expecting a huge power increase so why spend a crap load of money

[bennjamin]

guys a pod or piping cannot increase your power at all. It can only raise the power curve perhaps alittle. Dont worry.....while on the dyno this isnt that impressive it should make your car feel quicker ( IE more useable mid range plus noise = win lol )

[jeremydawg]

^^^ Yes! it'll prob give you like a fraction of a kw lols. Some people after playing video games like Forza will delve into the world of car modding thinking an intake will give them an extra 4kw

[dougie_504]

^^^ Yes! it'll prob give you like a fraction of a kw lols. Some people after playing video games like Forza will delve into the world of car modding thinking an intake will give them an extra 4kw


Actually a Race-CAI in Forza3 gives me like 11KW :D

[jeremydawg]

hahaha, that games so much fun but the mods are ridiculous