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DC4Integra98
16-12-2007, 01:03 PM
I'm at a loss to which one to buy. My options are currently,

1. Apexi Power Intake Filter Kit $200
* Air Filter
* Gaskets
* Bolts
* Adapter

2. Simota Air Intake System $130
* Air Filter and all the pipework

What essentially is making me consider the Simota over the Apexi is the question of getting a better pipework = improvements or is it just there to be more aesthetically pleasing?. As the Apexi system seems to be a general bolt on to the end of the stock pipework.
Please help a noobie out =)

Cheers
dsp26
16-12-2007, 03:24 PM
can you justify $70 for no more than an additional ~2wkw gain if at all?
DC4Integra98
16-12-2007, 06:50 PM
can you justify $70 for no more than an additional ~2wkw gain if at all?

To be honest, I'm not sure what you are suggesting here as from what I have heard, SRI's won't give much of a performance gain and thus maybe a ~2kw gain is quite alot and justifiable? Or are you suggesting that $70 is too much to be paying?
dsp26
16-12-2007, 06:54 PM
If you are just getting an SRI... get an eBay kit.. their cheaper and do the same thing... if it was a CAI then its slightly a different story.

Their Mandrel bent aluminium... doesn't transfer heat like steel..

how much of power you do get is then dependent more on the filter.

those metal mesh ones flow A LOT of air and give plenty of induction noise... trade-off is filtering ability.... etc....
DC4Integra98
16-12-2007, 07:01 PM
Ok cheers!

Have you or anyone got any suggestions on where ( or reliable ebayer) to purchase a cost effective SRI kit?
dsp26
16-12-2007, 07:13 PM
I'm sure you can find them cheaper as just an SRI but this is a CAI i bought for my GFs DC4:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=008&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT&viewitem=&item=180177136070&rd=1

currently setup as a CAI, but it's 2 piece, can use it as an SRI
DC4Integra98
17-12-2007, 10:22 AM
Simota kit it is!

$120 bargain compared to the apexi!
Gio
17-12-2007, 05:12 PM
ebay ftw! Bought mine 2 days ago - cost me 60 bucks starting price and 20 bucks for postage.
DC4Integra98
17-12-2007, 09:42 PM
Another question.

With the simota intake kit. Do you use the stock airbox to cover the filter or not?
Jarkz
17-12-2007, 09:56 PM
Another question.

With the simota intake kit. Do you use the stock airbox to cover the filter or not?

I'm not sure which Simota intake you are referring to but most of there intakes are ram pod style which requires the factory air box to be removed so the pod filter / intake pipe can sit in its place. I doubt that you will be able to use your air box cover as a heat shield (thats what i gather your trying to do).

Use a thin sheet of metal etc
DC4Integra98
17-12-2007, 10:00 PM
I'm not sure which Simota intake you are referring to but most of there intakes are ram pod style which requires the factory air box to be removed so the pod filter / intake pipe can sit in its place.

Gives me the worry of heatsoaks :S
DIY heatshield time?
Jarkz
17-12-2007, 10:09 PM
Exactly... Have a peek at this mate, it should answer your questions.

Although this is on an Accord Euro the same principle applies.

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=53595
blazin206
17-12-2007, 10:36 PM
Exactly... Have a peek at this mate, it should answer your questions.

Although this is on an Accord Euro the same principle applies.

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=53595

Any one doen this to a ek b4?
dsp26
18-12-2007, 07:53 AM
you know what guys, despite the factory rubber intake hose being ribbed and known to cause turbulance.. it's bigger than most CAI/SRI pipes.

It is almost pointless to route the aluminium pipe back into the factory airbox if you want to keep it.

If you do, you may as well get just the SRI made for cheaper and connect it upto the stock DC pod style filter or aftermarket one then put it in the box.
DC4Integra98
18-12-2007, 01:42 PM
Q3

Is it necessary to reset the ECU after installation or is a 98DC4 smart enough to learn the new air/fuel ratios?
Jarkz
18-12-2007, 02:26 PM
Your DC4 will run fine without resetting the ECU, but that said it won't hurt doing so anyway.
DC4Integra98
18-12-2007, 03:05 PM
Is the process to reset by battery just removing the negative from the battery or both + and -?

Need a little clarification.

Oh and if its fine maybe I won't do it :p
Nepolian
20-12-2007, 11:05 AM
Is the process to reset by battery just removing the negative from the battery or both + and -?

Need a little clarification.

Oh and if its fine maybe I won't do it :p

Just remove the negative terminal for 30 secs. Trade off is that the radio and clock will have to be set again.

You can buy a heat shield at your local Auto 1 which sits half way around the top of the filter - keeps the cops away too. It comes chrome, but just paint it heatproof black!
englee
20-12-2007, 11:05 AM
Is the process to reset by battery just removing the negative from the battery or both + and -?


Removing the '-' terminal will reset by battery. Do leave it disconnected for 3-5 minutes so that it gets rid of the remaining voltages as well.
Gio
21-12-2007, 07:47 AM
sweet, i get my ram intake soon thanks for the info. So u can just buy a heatshield from auto 1?
dsp26
21-12-2007, 11:03 AM
Just remove the negative terminal for 30 secs. Trade off is that the radio and clock will have to be set again.

You can buy a heat shield at your local Auto 1 which sits half way around the top of the filter - keeps the cops away too. It comes chrome, but just paint it heatproof black!

maybe true for him... don't work in Sydney no more....