I've never did anything with my engine before, everything is stock when i bought it. I want to add more horepower to car my.. is it safe just to install cold air intake alone? I was told it could add up 10-15 more HP.

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yes it is safe to install a cold air intake alone that is with the filter right? sorry to burst ur bubble but it wont add 10-15 more hp...about 1-5 more like it...

 

no, you won't get anywhere near 10 hp off a CAI (cold air intake) You MIGHT get 10 to 15 hp off of an intake, header, cat-back exhaust.

Use the search feature on this site and it'll help you figure out alot of already discussed subjects. And trust me, just about EVERYTHING has been discussed once before.

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...&rd=1

I found this intake on ebay.. tell me your opinion.. it said from 10-15 HP.. by the way is the installation expensive? Thanks guys

 

Being that you're a noobie girl, we'll be nice and tell you kindly that searching before you post will save you a lot of grief and flaming.

 

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That one is just like any other generic eBay intake.
No need to get it installed by a shop.

 

dont believe everything on ebay...90% of those stuff are crap or lies......just get a cai intake with filter and you will probaly recieve 2 hp....all it does is just allows your engine to breathe better....

 

yea, your best bet is to just get an ebay intake and throw a k&n filter on it. no need to waste your money on an AEM, unless you have the extra cash.

 

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Exactly. I laugh at people who spend $250 on a name brand intake. What's the difference between an aluminum intake arm? Is one better than the other? I think not. Buy an intake arm and get a K&N filter and you're set, that's all you need.

 

thanks brian

 

Thanks CNSK

 

Do not buy those cheap Cold Air Intake from ebay. If you want to add a little HP to your Integra, I personal think either you go with an AEM Cold Air Intake or Injen Cold Air Intake with a bypass Valve. Because I used to have those cheap ebay intake on my GSR and I noticed that it causing it to lose HP. Trust me either go with AEM or Injen you will feel the difference.

 

Don't spend a **** ton of money on some name brand intake... THAT'S STUPID!!! Buy a cheap one, and smack on a high quality filter...

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DC2B18cya &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> If you want to add a little HP to your Integra, I personal think either you go with an AEM Cold Air Intake or Injen Cold Air Intake with a bypass Valve. Because I used to have those cheap ebay intake on my GSR and I noticed that it causing it to lose HP. Trust me either go with AEM or Injen you will feel the difference. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Doesn't the bypass valve take away some of the gains from the CAI?
Have any dyno graphs or other proof to show that eBay intakes lose power?
Just curious.

 

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Please explain to me the difference of an AEM intake arm and an EBay intake arm. Now, the filter may be different from the AEM and the K&N one I use on my shortram. Please tell me how it's different.

Now, since you're running a CAI, it may be different then my short ram. I really think when it comes to intakes, brands mean nothing.

 

I was talking to my buddy about this about 5 minutes ago. Why waste your money on a stupid brand name. Sure, MAYBE you'll get some braging rights to your crew, but still, all that matters to me is the quality of the product and end result. I personally run a cheapo Ebay intake on my 91 LS, my buddy has the AEM CAI for his 91 LS, we were at the dyno, he was all about his "AEM" quality boo-hissy crap. I told him to do one run with his and another with mine. The end result.... Ebay CAI=3hp gain, AEM CAI=1-2hp gain.

So in a nutshell.... Cheapo Intake&gt;AEM

NUFF SAID!!!!

 

see the noob question wasn't so bad afterall since it's started a new round of discussion, and I'm sure someone is going to learn something new ...

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yes it does, AEM admits to this, and suggests that when the weather is good that you have a rubber connector piece to put in place of the air bypass valve when not in danger of puddles, etc. since it does affect some of the benefits of having their cai.
Another thing to consider is the positive effect of cooler air temps, so making a heat shield or buying a intake with a heatshield is something to consider, and can be just as effective as a cai without the risk of water damage.
I upgraded to a K&N FIPK intake kit with the heat shield for that reason, and it makes a difference. (picked mine up used for good price, which is what I would suggest to thread creator to do....search the HT classifieds for a comptech icebox/intake )

 

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yes it does, AEM admits to this, and suggests that when the weather is good that you have a rubber connector piece to put in place of the air bypass valve when not in danger of puddles, etc. since it does affect some of the benefits of having their cai.
Another thing to consider is the positive effect of cooler air temps, so making a heat shield or buying a intake with a heatshield is something to consider, and can be just as effective as a cai without the risk of water damage.
I upgraded to a K&N FIPK intake kit with the heat shield for that reason, and it makes a difference. (picked mine up used for good price, which is what I would suggest to thread creator to do....search the HT classifieds for a comptech icebox/intake )</TD></TR></TABLE>

Those things rock. You can do a 'homemade' one but taking your intake arm and running it directly to your OEM airbox. Now, it does seem less restrictive but on my EJ1, I had the my original short ram that I felt good power from, and after doing the home made icebox I felt a little more power, not to mention it was quieter.

I stay away from CAI, I've heard nightmare stories about hydrolocking.

 

Here's a thread a little while back in the ITR forum about heat soak, for those interested.

 

you get what you pay for, thosell pretty much give you the intake sound maybe 1.5 hp if your lucky

 

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like an aem intake will give you any more?

best options imo,
1. diy icebox (cheapest, almost exactly like the real comptech) +k&n filter
2. ebay intake + k&n filter

 

yes, it will. its dyno tested

 

I guess not everyone realizes that the AEM intakes have a zirconia powder coating on them that is designed to reduce heat soak. I am sure an EBAY intake wrapped with some exhaust wrap would work just as well. I prefer quality and completeness. The AEM intake is very complete IMO. I don't like the fitment of some of those EBAY intakes. A lot of you also don't realize that an intake on one engine may not get the same gains as on another engine. Different weather conditions will vary gains from a little to significantly. Also, you guys seem to be talking "peak" numbers. A short ram intake will generally give you good low/mid range gains due to the fact that there is a shorter length of piping, now a cold air will give better mid to upper rpm gains due to the funneling effect created at speed. Also, a lot of the cold air intakes "true" benefits are not seen on a dyno. You get what you pay for, and when it comes down to it, I would rather know I spent my money on something with higher quality, reliability, and proven performance...after that's why we drive Honda's and Acura's right?

 

diy ice box you say... im gonna do that when i get home. also, to the og poster, intake is easy peasy, just get a screwdriver and some elbow grease. and maybe a 8/10 mm socket. and maybe lemonade.

 

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like an aem intake will give you any more?

best options imo,
1. diy icebox (cheapest, almost exactly like the real comptech) +k&n filter
2. ebay intake + k&n filter</TD></TR></TABLE>

Best option ever.