So I have been debating on whether or not to get an intake for the S. I know that there is not much power to be had in this realm, just wondering whether the sound and possible throttle response seems worth it and wanted a little feedback from people who have or haven't and for what reasons.

I live in South Eastern New Mexico so it is rather dusty from time to time, and when it rains it tends to pool up pretty good. So if I was to get a cold air I would have to have a bypass (I have an AEM cold air on my civic) but to be honest I question the benefit of having a 'cold air' intake over a simple short ram. Which is a nice segway for my second discussion point.

Is a cold air intake better than a short ram? And is either better than the stock air box and tube?

Obviously, better flow can lead to more power, but what kind of a pressure drop do we see across the oem paper filter vs what pressure drop across an aftermarket such as a K&N? I am thinking a rather minimal difference. Also, any increase in flow rate also means an increase in particulate. So sacrifice filtration for a little power, if any?

Cold air intakes base their power gains from a stock intake off the principle that colder air is denser, having more oxygen and more combustion potential, which it most definitely is. However, does a cold air intake actually breathe in colder air? From a stand still, with the engine at operating temperatures, I would say probably. However, at highway speed, the engine bay gets a lot of airflow through the grill, gaps in the hood, under the splash guard which I would think would make the temperature difference minimal.

I have actually been thinking about borrowing a thermometer that datalogs that I can connect a couple thermocouples to and check the temperature at a couple locations in the engine bay, at operating temperature, from a stand still, and when rolling at several different speeds.

Anybody have any insight? Dyno numbers with or without intake? Personal experience? Or comments?

 

check this out then pic one....http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=634401

 

^ good link. I have a KN FPIK and love the meaner sound and gains (dyno proven.) If it's your daily, i'd stay away from CAI since the car sits pretty low as is and intake will have a higher chance of sucking in water. the FPIK is totally worth the ~$250 i spent on it. U can get a drop in KN filter to save some $. If worried about lack of filtration, change ur oil/filter(use good filter only) more religiously. As an s2k owner, you should neway

 

I love my J's.

That's even my car in the link!

 

Yea I am running amsoil with the oem honda oil filter. Would get a little pricey to change out too often. How much gain did you show with the K&N? I have never really trusted their design when it comes to the oiled filters.

 

I have the K&N FPIK on my s2000 and my car is loooowww and I have had no problems so far, even when it rains down here in Houston. Say "NO" to hydrolock!