Are RSX/EP3 Cold Air Intakes the same???

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Jan 3, 2012 | 11:12 AM

305civictyperaw

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Are RSX/EP3 Cold Air Intakes the same???

I know these cars are pretty much alike.
i was wondering if the piping for the CAI is the same for both cars?

EP3/DC5 owners please chime in.. im trading my Short Ram for a CAI

Jan 3, 2012 | 05:51 PM

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Re: Are RSX/EP3 Cold Air Intakes the same???

Jan 4, 2012 | 10:17 AM

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Re: Are RSX/EP3 Cold Air Intakes the same???

I think the EP3 piping is 2.5" and RSX-S is 3" inch. Right?

Jan 4, 2012 | 11:16 AM

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Re: Are RSX/EP3 Cold Air Intakes the same???

different piping and I'm pretty sure the bends are different seeing that the cars are completely different lol

Jan 7, 2012 | 11:37 AM

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Re: Are RSX/EP3 Cold Air Intakes the same???

no, they are different! Although the base RSX and EP3 both use the A3 engine, the intake manifold/throttle body position is different, so the vacuum hoses won't line up properly. Naturally, an RSX type S intake will not fit either.