Basic questions about intake on stock d16y8
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Basic questions about intake on stock d16y8
I wanted to toss on a cold air intake on my 99 civic ex coupe for better throttle response, mileage, and a bit more power. But I've been hearing alotta crap about cold air intakes being pointless on a stock d16. I do plan on giving it a tune up when I install the intake, as well as a new spark plugs and a high-flow cat on the exhaust side. I just wanted to know what the actual effects of the intake would be. I would get the largest intake that will fit on a stock d16y8 throttle body. Just wanna know before I buy. Thanks.
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Re: Basic questions about intake on stock d16y8
YOu will shift your powerband higher up in the RPM range but not make any real power. That's about it. Letting it breath will net you a little better gas mileage. Doesn't matter how big of an intake you get.
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Arite cool thanks.. You have any recommendations for which intake to get ? There's like millions of em out there 0_o
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if you cant sleep without having some sort of aftermarket intake on your d series, just buy the cheapest piping there is, and throw on a nice air filter (i like k&n) and call it a day.
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Re: Basic questions about intake on stock d16y8
i have a d16y7 in my hatch, and i saw a consistent 7mpg gain with a warm air intake and a high flow muffler. i drive the same path to work each day, the same speed, and shift at the same points.
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