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Old 09-19-2002, 12:44 PM
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Default civic CAI with h22 -- quick question

hey as topic says.

we just recentely swapped an h22 into a 93 ex coupe and with my previous z6 motor I had the civic aem CAI.

I've been using my old short ram 3" piping for the intake, and found out that the AEM Cai after experimenting fits with the h22 just fine.

What do you people think would do better with the h22?

-- slightly smaller than the h22 TB with 2.5" piping with colder air or
-- 3" short ram with the h22 throttle body

i know dyno is my friend but word of mouth and experience means something as well

tia

thing is, the cai is 2.5" piping and the throttle body is about 2.7"
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Default Re: civic CAI with h22 -- quick question (poison)

It depends, the difference in power is gonna be real small, but the difference in sound is what I would make my decision based on. I would probably stick with the short ram because it gives your car a throatier, bad *** sound. Especially in Vtec
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Default Re: civic CAI with h22 -- quick question (h22civiccoupe)

It depends, the difference in power is gonna be real small, but the difference in sound is what I would make my decision based on. I would probably stick with the short ram because it gives your car a throatier, bad *** sound. Especially in Vtec
I dunno.....

I always use to just have short ram, and when i went CAI on my '92 (after having a short ram on it), the sound was SOOOOOO much deeper and aggressive sounding with the CAI. It was 3" piping on a b18b, and I've got a step down rubber boot that makes the joint really smooth.

I'd say go with the 3", and turn it into a CAI. It's not too difficult. I did this using an AEM Type R CAI. Had to cut it up and rearrange it, but it works very well now.
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Default Re: civic CAI with h22 -- quick question (hot_EG)

I could probably pay Home Depot a visit and see what we can do in the plumber's section or order that pipe from JC whitney

and have me a nice 3" flat black CAI w00t


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Default Re: civic CAI with h22 -- quick question (poison)

i bet the CAI will make more power. even if it is smaller bore.
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Default Re: civic CAI with h22 -- quick question (Salvatore Leone)

i bet the CAI will make more power. even if it is smaller bore.
that's what i was thinking, i think i'll stick with the short ram. o wells.

i guess i could put on the aem CAI and act like a ricer saying i got 5 horsepower lol
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Default Re: civic CAI with h22 -- quick question (poison)

i have a stock civic CX intake i will sell you, mad HP baby
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Default Re: civic CAI with h22 -- quick question (H22a-CX)

i have a stock civic CX intake i will sell you, mad HP baby
DUDE!! NO WAY, sweeet how much

can i borrow your P04 (i think that's cx ecu) too? hehe


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Default Re: civic CAI with h22 -- quick question (poison)

I could probably pay Home Depot a visit and see what we can do in the plumber's section or order that pipe from JC whitney

and have me a nice 3" flat black CAI w00t


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Ace hardware carries the clamps too. i know, doing mine tonight at work.
some people have no idea how many CAI i can make at my hardware store. i also have a large selection of spray paint, for juat about anyone, and any color.
peace
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Default Re: civic CAI with h22 -- quick question (cccya)

i ordered the 3"U-bend from JCwittney and made my own CAI came out nice too you need hoseclamps from homedepot and a 3" coolent hose or some sorta piping. Not too hard. there pics on my site about it check sig
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Default Re: civic CAI with h22 -- quick question (heiyu)

sweet. that is what i was thinking

how much was that jc whitney pipe?

tia
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Default Re: civic CAI with h22 -- quick question (poison)

its like $27 + shipping. if i remember right....
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