I'm looking into getting an Intake Manifold for my '94 Integra LS. I'm not sure what the best one to get is tho (i'm not very educated about the different ones). As for engine mods, i'm currently running AEM CAI, DC 4-2-1, Greddy SP catback, and 2.25 straight pipe. I'm looking to get more out of my low end since that's where the LS's powerband is.

So what would be a good (and reasonably priced) IM for me? TIA

 

ITR or skunk2

 

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What's the difference between those two? Or is the difference negligible?

 

Bah, they're the same, but the ITR doesn't fit our LS heads... The Skunk2 was actually a rip off of the ITR but with head bolt patterns we all can deal with. The manifold won't provide a great deal of benefit without cams.

And both good cams (higher lift, lower velocity air) and the manifold (short runners, lower velocity air) will hurt your low end, where high velocity air is a favorite.

Good LS cams w/ valvetrain and the Skunk2 with your mods is pretty powerful indeed, don't get me wrong. Average Joe can pull some very good numbers with that combo.

Some more ways to maximize your low end would be to up your compression (pistons or otherwise), advance your timing, and lose some weight. If you feel like going top end power later, those help you there as well as down low. Everyone wins.

 

the skunk2 IM is basically a copy or remake of the itr IM made to fit a ls,the skunk2 IM is mainly for top end. After installing it you might feel a loss of power in the midrange area. I speak from experience with the skunk2 IM.

 

thanks for the info!