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Pull Even More Power From Your Honda Civic 1.5T with a K&N AirCharger Air Intake Kit
As the turbocharged, DOHC version of the L-series engine was entirely new when it was introduced in certain 2016 Honda Civics, K&N engineers had to start from scratch to develop the AirCharger intake kit. The Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor was entirely new as well, and became the starting point for development. With K&N in-house Rapid Prototyping capabilities testing began. The AirCharger accommodates the
OE MAF and crankcase vent hose,
so no reprogramming is required
Placement of the filter in the car was also evaluated and it was determined to utilize the existing fresh air scoop in the radiator support panel. With the site selected, a new heat shield was designed to seal off the area, allowing in only fresh outside air and rejecting engine heat. To verify performance both on-road testing and chassis dynamometer runs were conducted. Extensive monitoring of the AirCharger’s compatibility with engine management software assures there will be no “check engine” light faults for purchasers while a number of separate dyno runs were used to finalize the intake shape and diameter to provide optimum power across the engine’s operating range.
The heat shield isolates the filter from underhood heat, allowing only cold air to flow to the motor
By reducing air intake restriction as well as smoothing and straightening air flow allows the 1.5 turbocharged Honda engine to draw a greater quantity of air than the factory air filter assembly can accommodate. An increased flow of intake air means more usable power and acceleration throughout the engine’s RPM range.
Pull Even More Power From Your Honda Civic 1.5T with a K&N AirCharger Air Intake Kit
