Ep3 Air Intake Options 101 (pics included) UPDATED

[MugenReplica]

This is a compendium formed to include pics, general prices, and reviews. All SRI (short ram intake), CAI (cold air intake), and Airboxes (stock to ARC) will be presented with a simple idea of each system.

*Please if you have things to add to the list, please reply and add them below so we can add them to the appropriate lists.

Please STAY TUNED as we form a list for each!

[MugenReplica]

Air Boxes

OEM Air Box
http://www.clubrsx.com/graphics/00000001/stock%20air%20box.jpg
Cost - Free or just add a K&N filter
Filter type - Paper or cotton, K&N style
Where to find - Pop your hood and look
Misc. - Turn it into a Hondata Airbox with a dremel. CARB & SMOG legal.


Hondata Air Box
http://www.civictyper.de/bilder/tuning_airintake/CTR_EP3_Hondata_Mod_02.jpg
Cost - FREE + cost of K&N filter
Filter type - Cotton, K&N style
Where to find - http://www.hondata.com/techkseriesairboxmod.html
Misc. - You can further gut the airbox using a dremel. CARB & SMOG legal.


Comptech IceBox
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/EP3SINY/ComptechIce.jpg
Cost - $140-$250 (varies, available used ONLY)
Filter type - Foam, Comptech filters discontinued. Spoon filter can be used as replacement.
Where to find - Start searching Classifieds as this box has been DISCONTINUED
Misc. - IMO the best of the airboxes for the least amount of $$$. CARB & SMOG legal.


Neuspeed P-Flo
http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/yhst-22296486597181_2142_260474244.jpg
Cost - $100 to $192 +/- (assumed used to NEW cost)
Filter type - Cotton, K&N style
Where to find - http://www.customcarscentral.com/neu652063-honda-civic-si--02-05-.html
Misc. - Looks to be a SRI/airbox combo, but open element. DIY a top and seal it perhaps?


ARC Air Box
http://www.boomplustoys.net/images/arc/ARC_Induction_Box_for_Acura_RSX-S.jpg
Cost - $450 to $756 (lowest I've seen to NEW price from Direct Tuning)
Filter type - Foam, panel style
Where to find- http://www.directtuning.com/store/pc-57213-43-ARC.aspx
Misc. - ARC polished intake PIPE may or may not be sold separately.


BMC Airbox
http://www.nahux.com/NPOWER/PICS/AIRINTAKE/CDA85-150-EP3.jpg
Cost - $200 to $286 (most are overseas so convert to $$ from w/e currency is used)
Filter type - Cotton, K&N style
Where to find - http://www.larkspeed.com/index.pl?a=i&k=s&p=BMC130CDA85150
Misc. - No known users of this airbox in North America. Combo SRI/Airbox perhaps?


ITG Maxogen Airbox
http://www.funkycar.co.uk/images/typer/demo/pic25.jpg
Cost - £391.26 +/- (Can only find to purchase overseas. Used can/will be cheaper.)
Filter type - Foam
Where to find - http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.php?plid=m35b927s3496p49747&tbv=ITG_MAXOGEN_AIR_FILTERS_&_INDUCTION_KITS_-_ITG_Maxogen_Carbon_Fibre_Airbox_Kit_ITG_Air_Filte rs_ITG_Maxogen_Air_Filters_&_Carbon_Airbox_Kits
Misc. - Only installed ITG Maxogen airbox in known (in North America) is currently installed on an DC5 from clubrsx.com.

J's Racing Airbox
http://thumbnail.image.rakuten.co.jp/@0_mall/carshop/cabinet/jsracing/js-chambfr-dc5r-ya1.jpg?_ex=250x250&s=0&r=1
http://thumbnail.image.rakuten.co.jp/@0_mall/carshop/cabinet/jsracing/js-chambfr-ep3-ya2.jpg?_
Filter type - Unknown
Cost - Unknown (I am having trouble finding one used or new in the USA)
Where to find - http://item.rakuten.co.jp/carshop/10290831/?l-id=sagpicb (Sorry the only link I can find)
Misc. - Vague info on this box. I'm not sure if everything above is accurate or not. Have info? PM me!


Mugen Air Box
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/EP3SINY/Mugen.jpg
Cost - $375 to $870 (lowest I've seen to NEW price from King)
Filter type - Cotton, K&N panel style
Where to find - http://www.kingmotorsports.com/p-1403-mugen-high-performance-air-intake-system.aspx
Misc. - None


Gruppe M Airbox (WILL NOT FIT USDM)
http://www.supergt.info/full/AFGMEP3.jpg
Filter type - Unknown
Cost - £599.00 +/- (Only found overseas. Used could/will be cheaper)
Where to find - http://www.cplracing.co.uk/index.php?id=42
Misc. - This WILL NOT fit our Ep3 unless we delete our drivers side windshield wiper (may even have to move master cylinder) or convert to LHD.


Tegiwa Carbon Fiber Airbox (WILL NOT FIT USDM)
http://www.tegiwaimports.com/eshop/store/catalog/Intake/ep3_airbox.jpg
Filter type - Unkown
Cost - £340.00 +/- (Only found overseas. Used could/will be cheaper)
Where to find - http://www.tegiwaimports.com/eshop/store/eshop_viewItem.asp?idProduct=1353
Misc. - Looks to be an almost EXACT copy of the Gruppe M Airbox. This WILL NOT fit our Ep3 unless we delete our drivers side windshield wiper (may even have to move master cylinder) or convert to LHD.

[MugenReplica]

Short Ram Intakes

AEM Short Ram Intake
http://www.jhpusa.com/store/pc/catalog/aem/aem.srs-dc5_d.jpg
Cost - $60 to $304 (used to new prices)
Diameter of piping - 2.5 inches
Filter type - Cotton, K&N style
Where to find - Ask our Vendors or http://www.modacar.com/bolt-on/products/AEM_Short_Ram_Air_Intake_System_Honda_Civic_02_05_ SI_PN_22_508-1098-21287.html
Misc. - None. Almost all short ram intakes are going to be identical in performance.


AEM V2 Short Ram Intake
http://www.jhpusa.com/store/pc/catalog/aem/aem.v2-dc5_d.jpg
Cost - $120 to $422 (used to new prices)
Diameter of piping - 2.5 inches
Filter type - Cotton, K&N style
Where to buy - Ask our Vendors or http://www.autopartsdealer.com/aem_induction_v2_air_intake_kits-p281238-p.html?utm_source=froogle&utm_medium=cse&utm_campaign=cp50&utm_content=rank1
Misc. - Slightly different than a standard SRI. Read more info here (http://www.autopartsdealer.com/aem_induction_v2_air_intake_kits-p281238-p.html?utm_source=froogle&utm_medium=cse&utm_campaign=cp50&utm_content=rank1).


Apexi Power Intake
https://www.upscaleautomotive.com/images/product/large/48133_1_.jpg
Cost - $50-$135 (used to new prices)
Diameter of piping - Unknown
Filter type - Cotton, K&N style. Velocity stack also intergrated.
Where to buy - Ask our Vendors or http://www.weaponspeed.com/Honda-02-05-Civic-Si-Hatchback-Apexi-Power-Intake-508-H011-p-18861.html
Misc. - Bascially a small section of pipe and a good quality cotton filter. Cost is a little high for a simple SRI.


Budget EBAY Short Ram Intake
http://racingguys.onlinera.com/AIP-H1X27B.jpg
Cost - $40 SHIPPED to your door.
Diameter of piping - Unknown
Filter type - Foam, very thin with low filtration
Where to find - http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160450104409&viewitem=
Misc. - EASILY the CHEAPEST SRI on the list. Swap out the cheapy filter to a K&N and this is as good as almost anything else on this list. Also, I'll support anybody who has a chick and an Ep3 as his Ebay store banner. Cheap crappy Chinese filter (change if at all possible, although it will work).


DC Sports Short Ram Intake
http://jdmengineimports.com/img/9862.gif
Cost - $60 to $150 (used to new prices)
Diameter of piping - 2.5 inches
Filter type - Cotton, K&N style
Where to find - Ask our Vendors or http://jdmengineimports.com/engine/Air-Intake/Short-Ram-Intake-Systems/Honda/Civic-Si-06_UP/part-DC-SRI5524/
Misc. - None. Same as any other SRI.


Fujita Short Ram
http://www.octanemotorsports.com/images/SR-1907.jpg
Cost - $80 to $198 (used to new prices)
Diameter of piping - Unknown
Filter type - Cotton, K&N style
Where to find - Ask our Vendors or http://www.rsaperformance.com/fujita-f5-honda-civic-short-ram-intake-system.html
Misc. - None. Similar to all other short ram intakes.


HKS Super Mega Flow Intake
http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/yhst-22296486597181_2142_41230476
Cost - $70 to $150 (used to new prices)
Diameter of piping - 2.5 inches for 02-05 Si and 3.0" for 02-06 RSX Type S
Filter type - Foam, mushroom style. Unique to HKS
Where to find - Ask our Vendors or http://www.cimotorsports.net/HKS-Super-Mega-Flow-Reloaded-Intake-02-05-Honda-Civic-SI.html
Misc. - Similar to the APEXi model, but with foam filter instead (filter must be changed every 15k).


HPS Short Ram
http://turbometal.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/e5f6a4e1639bf7fac402bcd89a7988b3/H/P/HPS-short-ram-intake_11.jpg
Cost - $80 to $172 (used to new prices)
Diameter of piping - Unknown
Filter type - Cotton, K&N style
Where to find - Ask our Vendors or http://www.corsportusa.com/store/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=8208
Misc. - Standard K&N cotton filter.


Injen Short Ram
http://www.octanemotorsports.com/images/SP1476P.jpg
Cost- $80 to $172 (used to new prices)
Diameter of piping - 2.5 inches
Filter type - Cotton, K&N style
Where to find - Ask our Vendors or http://www.advancespeedshop.com/injen-short-intake-0205-honda-civic-black-sp1476blk-p-584.html
Misc. - Standard K&N cotton filter.


K&N Typhoon Short Ram
http://www.streetperformance.com/ART/PRODUCTS/100478/k-and-n-filters-69-1009TWR.jpeg
Cost - $90 to $180 (used to new prices)
Diameter of piping - 2.5 inches
Filter type - Cotton, K&N style
Where to find - Ask our Vendors or http://www.addoway.com/viewad/KN-Typhoon-Short-Ram-Intake-0205-Honda-Civic-Si-20L-242654
Misc. - Standard K&N cotton filter.


Password:JDM Dry Carbon Fiber PowerChamber Intake
http://passwordjdm.com/images/Products/1899L.jpg
Cost - $150 to $270 (used to new prices)
Diameter of piping - Unknown, but would assume 3.0 inches.
Filter type - Cotton, K&N style
Where to find - Ask our Vendors or http://passwordjdm.com/PasswordJDM-Dry-Carbon-Fiber-PowerChamber-Intake-02-06-RSX-02-05-Civic-Si-P1899C379.aspx
Misc. - Also available in Kevlar and as a package deal with an Odyssey PC680 battery.


Top Fuel Power Chamber Intake
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/EP3SINY/TopFuel.jpg
Cost - $100 to $250 (Used prices. Seems to be discontinued.)
Diameter of piping - 3.0 inches
Filter type - Unknown, but looks to be cotton, K&N style.
Where to find - In the Classifieds. Looks to be discontinued.
Misc. - Looks and seems to be a carbon fiber designed version of the AEM V2 short ram intake. Looks to be discontinued as well.


Weapon R Dragon Short Ram Intake
http://www.godspeednet.com/media/10/a20791e12487ff1f75c0f0_m.jpg
Cost - $70-221 (used to new prices)
Diameter of piping - Unknown
Filter type - Foam, relatively thick
Where to find - Ask our Vendors or http://www.coolcarpartsonline.com/air-intake/weapon-r-dragon-intake-system/honda-civic-si-2002-2005-weapon-r-dragon-cold-air-intake-system-polished-black
Misc. - Foam filter instead of cotton. Kinda fancy for a SRI.


Weapon R Secret Short Ram Intake
http://www.godspeednet.com/media/10/a20792a12487ef8484ca93_m.jpg
Cost - $70-221 (used to new prices)
Diameter of piping - Unknown
Filter type - Foam, relatively thick
Where to find - Ask our Vendors or http://www.godspeednet.com/servlet/the-10419/Honda-Civic-SI-02/Detail
Misc. - Foam filter instead of cotton.

[MugenReplica]

Cold Air Intakes

AEM Cold Air Intake (02-05 Si specific)
http://www.bishopmotorsports.com/product_images/aem_cold_air_red.jpg
Cost - $50 to $352 (used to new prices)
Diameter of piping - 2.5 inches
Filter type - Cotton, K&N style
Where to find - Ask our Vendors
Misc. - The original cold air intake design for our 02-05 Civic Si.


AEM Cold Air Intake (02-06 RSX Type S specific)
http://www.jhpusa.com/store/pc/catalog/aem/aem.cai-dc5_g.jpg
Cost - $70 to $395 (used to new prices)
Diameter of piping - 3.0 inches
Filter type - Cotton, K&N style
Where to find - Ask our Vendors
Misc. - Replacement washer bottle not needed for Ep3 application. Some modification may be required for Ep3 fitment.


Cheap Ebay or Chinese Cold Air Intake
http://app.infopia.com/img/image/fp/VPID/6770767/size/250
Cost - $25 to $60 (used to new prices)
Diameter of piping - 2.5 inches
Filter type - Foam, very thin and low filtration
Where to find - http://www.dashzracing.com/02-05-Honda-Civic-Si-Cold-Air-Intake-with-Filter-Polish-Piping/Intake-Cold-Air-Intake/Honda/Civic-p6770767.html
Misc. - This is just an example of the cheap Chinese or Ebay cold air intakes for the 02-05 Si. I'd highly recommend changing to a K&N filter and looking for one in a 3.0" diameter vs. the 2.5" diameter if you're going to "go budget" on your intake.


Fujita Cold Air Intake (02-05 Si specific)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/EP3SINY/fujita1.jpg
Cost - $80 to $256 (used to new prices)
Diameter of piping - 2.5" or 3.0" (for Si specific or RSX Type S specific either will work)
Filter type - Cotton, K&N style
Where to find - Ask our Vendors
Misc. - Not to be confused with the Fujita short ram intake.


Fujita Cold Air Intake (02-06 RSX Type S specific)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/EP3SINY/FujitaRSX.jpg
Cost - $80 to $256 (used to new prices)
Diameter of piping - 3.0 inches
Filter type - Cotton, K&N style
Where to find - Ask our Vendors
Misc. - Washer bottle that is included is not needed to install this into your Ep3. Other modifications to make this CAI fit, may be required.


Discontinued Injen SP Cold Air Intake (02-05 Si specific)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/EP3SINY/InjenEp3.jpg
Cost - $100 to $236 (used to new prices)
Diameter of piping - 2.5 inches
Filter type - Cotton, K&N style
Where to find - Ask our Vendors
Misc. - Specific to fit around the battery on our car, instead of under our battery tray. Fuse box must be relocated as well. Has since been redesigned by Injen so this version is discontinued.


Injen SP1576 Cold Air Intake (02-05 Si specific)
http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/2263/cai1pt9.jpg
Cost - $100 to $236 (used to new prices)
Diameter of piping - 3.0 inches
Filter type - Amsoil filter (no oil needed & air flow is improved based on test i found)
Where to find - Ask our Vendors
Misc. - Current production Injen CAI for 02-05 Si. Not to be confused with the old version above. Arguably the best 02-05 Si specific cold air intake available to our cars.


Injen SP Cold Air Intake (02-06 RSX Type S specific)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3366/3558815846_7511ef27c7_o.jpg
Cost - $80 to $276 (used to new prices)
Diameter of piping - 3.0 inches
Filter type - Amsoil filter (no oil needed & air flow is improved based on test i found)
Where to find - Ask our Vendors
Misc. - Very similar design to the RSX Type S specific AEM cold air intake. Washer bottle NOT needed for EP3 application. Some modification may apply.


Tenzo R Cold Air Intake
http://www.nlmotoring.com/v/vspfiles/photos/TCAS2008X-2T.jpg
**This picture DOES NOT look accurate to an Ep3 CAI setup**
Cost - $60 to $108 (used to new prices)
Diameter of piping - Unsure. Either 2.5" or 3.0". Requires a 3.0" bypass, so possibly 3.0" inches
Filter type - Unknown (most likely cotton)
Where to find - Ask our Vendors or http://www.nlmotoring.com/Tenzo-Cold-Air-Intake-Honda-Civic-02-03-EP3-p/tcaci02si.htm
Misc. - The picture above DOES NOT look accurate for an Ep3 CAI. I can not find an actual accurate picture of this CAI.

[MugenReplica]

UPDATED and thread OPEN!!

That is all the information I could find. If others have any other applicable air intakes, please reply or PM me with said info. If there is any misc. information that is INACCURATE or needs to be changed, let me know as well.

[T_Virus]

The Injen SP1576 is the one that goes under the battery and is 3inches . The older Injen RD1576 is the one that goes around the battery and is not 3 inches.

[MugenReplica]

The Injen SP1576 is the one that goes under the battery and is 3inches . The older Injen RD1576 is the one that goes around the battery and is not 3 inches.

Thank you! I was getting confused with that one. No online business has good pictures of which is which. Much appreciated!

FIXED - Let me know if that is correct now. I have only ever owned RSX CAI's so I get a little skewed with the Ep3 variations.

[McTaggart34]

WOW thank you.. lots of re search when in to this. A++++++++++++ ++++

[KaeDu]

Finally, a possible end all. However I think that your numbers on the Password JDM Intake may be off.



Cost - $150 to $270 (used to new prices)
Diameter of piping - Unknown, but would assume 3.0 inches.
Filter type - Cotton, K&N style
Performance - 4-8whp +/- (depending on your supporting modifications)
Where to find - Ask our Vendors or http://passwordjdm.com/PasswordJDM-D...P1899C379.aspx
Misc. - Also available in Kevlar and as a package deal with an Odyssey PC680 battery.

The website states possible 18.1 from Erick's Racing and show dyno chart...any more information we should know that estimations were based on.

[MugenReplica]

Finally, a possible end all. However I think that your numbers on the Password JDM Intake may be off.
The website states possible 18.1 from Erick's Racing and show dyno chart...any more information we should know that estimations were based on.

I looked around as much as I could but with dynos and modifications be so far off air intake to air intake, I heavily estimated on them. That's why I had the +/- after each one. If you're in Colorado and somebody is in Florida and he's using a dynapack and you're using a dynojet than the whp is going to be significantly different. Hence my reasoning. Any way you look at it, CAI's are going to net you the most whp in most aspects.

I'm open for dynos and such but for the most part the estimations are darn close to what you'll end up with depending on modifications.

*I wasn't familiar with the Password intake, but I've never trusted "dynos for marketing". They're always bigger than what anybody else is able to get or based off a heavily built engine. I wanted the whp to be very general and open in their estimations.

[KaeDu]

The information for other mods are listed, none (2003 RSX-S) and cat-back (EP3). http://passwordjdm.com/PasswordJDM-Dry-Carbon-Kevlar-PowerChamber-Intake-02-06-RSX-02-05-Civic-Si-P1910C379.aspx

Also is the comparison based on a K20A3 or K20AX in general?

I think you should include links with some backing information. I own an AEM CAI and am sometimes pissed with the response. Also I have heard that many new racing teams are using a short design that sits behind the headlight, creating the velocity stack effect. Any comment or findings on this?

[MugenReplica]

The information for other mods are listed, none (2003 RSX-S) and cat-back (EP3). http://passwordjdm.com/PasswordJDM-Dry-Carbon-Kevlar-PowerChamber-Intake-02-06-RSX-02-05-Civic-Si-P1910C379.aspx

Also is the comparison based on a K20A3 or K20AX in general?

I think you should include links with some backing information. I own an AEM CAI and am sometimes pissed with the response. Also I have heard that many new racing teams are using a short design that sits behind the headlight, creating the velocity stack effect. Any comment or findings on this?

I won't believe marketed dyno info from any company. They are in the business to sell first and everything else second.

I tried to make this a "VERY GENERAL" aka 101 list and idea of intakes. I can always take out the whp estimations if it is causing confusion. Actually, I may just do that in order to stop future arguments and debates.

Short path custom intakes in place of headlights should be left for a specific thread dedicated to such a topic. But I agree with your statement that would be one of the better possible intakes.

[NhocCuteGirlz]

The information for other mods are listed, none (2003 RSX-S) and cat-back (EP3). http://passwordjdm.com/PasswordJDM-D...P1910C379.aspx (http://passwordjdm.com/PasswordJDM-Dry-Carbon-Kevlar-PowerChamber-Intake-02-06-RSX-02-05-Civic-Si-P1910C379.aspx)



Also is the comparison based on a K20A3 or K20AX in general?



I think you should include links with some backing information. I own an AEM CAI and am sometimes pissed with the response. Also I have heard that many new racing teams are using a short design that sits behind the headlight, creating the velocity stack effect. Any comment or findings on this?


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[MugenReplica]

The information for other mods are listed, none (2003 RSX-S) and cat-back (EP3). http://passwordjdm.com/PasswordJDM-D...P1910C379.aspx (http://passwordjdm.com/PasswordJDM-Dry-Carbon-Kevlar-PowerChamber-Intake-02-06-RSX-02-05-Civic-Si-P1910C379.aspx)



Also is the comparison based on a K20A3 or K20AX in general?



I think you should include links with some backing information. I own an AEM CAI and am sometimes pissed with the response. Also I have heard that many new racing teams are using a short design that sits behind the headlight, creating the velocity stack effect. Any comment or findings on this?


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Uhhhh.......what?:ugh:

[Jukka]

I was in talks with the people from Tegiwa earlier in the year and they said their gruppe-m knock off is going to be slightly modified to fit LHD cars in the near future, I haven't heard anything from them since late summer though, but they are trying to make a LHD compatible one.

[MugenReplica]

I was in talks with the people from Tegiwa earlier in the year and they said their gruppe-m knock off is going to be slightly modified to fit LHD cars in the near future, I haven't heard anything from them since late summer though, but they are trying to make a LHD compatible one.

I would excited to see the results of that.

[02TWSI]

I was in talks with the people from Tegiwa earlier in the year and they said their gruppe-m knock off is going to be slightly modified to fit LHD cars in the near future, I haven't heard anything from them since late summer though, but they are trying to make a LHD compatible one.

Slightly off topic but Tegiwa is like Ebay.co.uk's OBX. They have EVERYTHING.

Is the Injen SP1576 CARB legal?

[chiwhitesi]

I was in talks with the people from Tegiwa earlier in the year and they said their gruppe-m knock off is going to be slightly modified to fit LHD cars in the near future, I haven't heard anything from them since late summer though, but they are trying to make a LHD compatible one.

that gave me some wood

[Blah1219]

I've heard we can use the AEM intake for the newer si. Since the EP's AEM intake is 2.5" piping and the newer si's AEM intakes are 3"

[T_Virus]

I've heard we can use the AEM intake for the newer si. Since the EP's AEM intake is 2.5" piping and the newer si's AEM intakes are 3"

UH....I don't think so...unless you modify it big time...Because the bends on the intake maybe different.

[Blue03Si]

I've heard we can use the AEM intake for the newer si. Since the EP's AEM intake is 2.5" piping and the newer si's AEM intakes are 3"

You can use the RSX Type-S intake which is 3" diameter.... but I don't know about the new civic si...

[MugenReplica]

I've heard we can use the AEM intake for the newer si. Since the EP's AEM intake is 2.5" piping and the newer si's AEM intakes are 3"

You can, but prepare to use the duct tape to tape over (or create a block off plate/weld it) the hole where the MAF sensor is located.....

http://forums.clubrsx.com/showthread.php?t=754314&highlight=si+intake

P.S. I'm not endorsing the use of the duct tape, but I see no issue with creating a block off plate or tig welding it closed.

[Blah1219]

You can, but prepare to use the duct tape to tape over (or create a block off plate/weld it) the hole where the MAF sensor is located.....

http://forums.clubrsx.com/showthread.php?t=754314&highlight=si+intake

P.S. I'm not endorsing the use of the duct tape, but I see no issue with creating a block off plate or tig welding it closed.

hmmm... word. But I thought it was worth to be in this thread since it was never been brought up. It's an option with some work.

[SamuraiSi]

You can use the RSX Type-S intake which is 3" diameter.... but I don't know about the new civic si...

does the Type-S intake require any modification? if it doesn't, then there's no use in modifying the new civic si intake

[MugenReplica]

does the Type-S intake require any modification? if it doesn't, then there's no use in modifying the new civic si intake

No it doesn't. The FA5 and FG2 CAI's can be found on ebay (aka ebay Chinese brand) at around $20, so it's a VERY poor man's route to a 3.0" CAI.

[SamuraiSi]

No it doesn't. The FA5 and FG2 CAI's can be found on ebay (aka ebay Chinese brand) at around $20, so it's a VERY poor man's route to a 3.0" CAI.

I wouldn't go the ebay route. If the RSX Type-S intake is 3" and doesn't require modification like you stated, this would be the way I'd go. Now the question is, is this true for the AEM intake only, or does it apply to other brand intakes as well? Also is it worth it on a K20a3?

[carrito]

:hail: awesome info!!

[abstract]

dont forget ssr's new intake box http://www.speedstar-racing.com/store/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/31_48/products_id/549?osCsid=7cac29170d1d0090e989b633e52eff9e

and injen doesnt use k&n filters any more, they use a superior amsoil filter (no oil needed & air flow is improved based on test i found)

[AKAahlecks]

I was in talks with the people from Tegiwa earlier in the year and they said their gruppe-m knock off is going to be slightly modified to fit LHD cars in the near future, I haven't heard anything from them since late summer though, but they are trying to make a LHD compatible one.

that would be really nice :D sounds sexy



dont forget ssr's new intake box http://www.speedstar-racing.com/store/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/31_48/products_id/549?osCsid=7cac29170d1d0090e989b633e52eff9e

and injen doesnt use k&n filters any more, they use a superior amsoil filter (no oil needed & air flow is improved based on test i found)

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[MugenReplica]

dont forget ssr's new intake box http://www.speedstar-racing.com/store/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/31_48/products_id/549?osCsid=7cac29170d1d0090e989b633e52eff9e

and injen doesnt use k&n filters any more, they use a superior amsoil filter (no oil needed & air flow is improved based on test i found)

Good to know! Thanks for the heads up! That makes my recommendations for Injen more positive than than they already were.

[viperman]

Hey all, I have a RHD EP3 and was wondering if the LHD IDBDC5US ARC part will fit my RHD EP..engine bay is almost identical, if it's some brackets I can have them custom made. Any info is greatly appreciated.

[bpaverill]

Does anyone know anything about JDM EP3/DC5 Carbon Power Chamber Intake? good? bad? just any history or literally anything

[Jukka]

if you want to update, the Tegiwa and J's boxes both use cotton gause filters similar to K&Ns

[Blue05Hatch]

AEM V2 is 3.0 inlet and the filter end is 3.5, also the filter is a dry flow filter. not K&n style which has to be oiled. I have one sitting right here in front of me :)

[Pandamanda22]

I got myself a CAI from ebay for 35 shipped just to try it out and I am pretty amazed at how good it fits and how good it works. I am thinking about just getting a K&N filter for it and keeping it.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6014/5917714212_126024f97c_z.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6021/5917716660_821af7e02b_z.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6148/5917718684_e9c3381a13_z.jpg

[jgn6848]

BTW your front driver side tire is on backwards

[RHCP0801]

and he needs an alignment because his toe is off a whole lot by the looks of that horrible tire wear

and you should get the gates upper rad hose because you have an aluminum cold air intake touching an extremely hot coolant hose so it kind of defeats the purpose lol

[Pandamanda22]

BTW your front driver side tire is on backwards

My toe is fine, I bought my AP1 rims with camber wear on the inside. I am going to buy new tires soon and I have my fronts on opposite sides so that I can make them last as long as possible.


and he needs an alignment because his toe is off a whole lot by the looks of that horrible tire wear

and you should get the gates upper rad hose because you have an aluminum cold air intake touching an extremely hot coolant hose so it kind of defeats the purpose lol

Go on about that upper rad hose. Where should I get that?

[RHCP0801]

http://www.clubrsx.com/cr/GTE-21229.html

[D'sEp3]

very useful information, i myself have a Fujita Cold Air Intake and am very happy with it. great sound from the engine and a quality product.

[Pandamanda22]

http://www.clubrsx.com/cr/GTE-21229.html

Now I feel like a noob. I should have just googled gates radiator hose. I did not realize that gates was the actual name. My bad.
Thanks

[lemonhead228]

Nice write up! I have the injen cai rsx-s spec but its not on my car, had no ideal it was that good lol

It would be bad ass if it showed hp but thats askin a little to much eh? Lol

[bpaverill]

does anyone know a lot about the aem v2? hp gains, diameter of both tubing? and info on Injen SP1576 Cold Air Intake? hp gains? and i live in nj so i was wondering if anyone knew how deep down the injen cai sits and if you think i could get water up in there

[rmdolatre]

I got myself a CAI from ebay for 35 shipped just to try it out and I am pretty amazed at how good it fits and how good it works. I am thinking about just getting a K&N filter for it and keeping it.


nice pick up man! i got my cai off ebay as well and used my old injen filter instead of the crap paper filter they provide. $30 well spent imo. time for me to pick up the gates radiator hose as rhcp0801 suggested...i never even knew it existed :mbiggrin:

[ep32424]

I was thinking about getting the Injen SP1576 CAI, what do you guys think any suggestion??

[T_Virus]

I was thinking about getting the Injen SP1576 CAI, what do you guys think any suggestion??

Best CAI...but better with race header and exhaust.

[BlackK20]

I got the honda data mod with a small cone filter to the roof of the intake lid and extended the intake hose on the bottem of the oem air box all the way to the top of the rad support and fit and heated the oem plastic induction air funnel in between the rad support and the rad so my EP grabs "cold air" from the front of the top grill. still have to test this mod this spring! :D

[Jukka]

I found another one you guys missed...Blitz SUS Power LM Intake
http://www.tougedistribution.com/imagefarm/product.image/56120.jpg
Price: $150-280 - (Cheapest I found was on Ebay a few months ago)
http://www.tougedistribution.com/item--Blitz-SUS-Power-LM-Intake-Kit--56120/

[Davidson0711]

does anyone know how the password jdm carbon filter performs?

[Euro-Yellow-Ep3]

great info, im going to try the stock box mod

[los]

nice write up imma be getting a new one soon so i got to see my options thanks

[Popeye]

I cant find the stock air box mod thread. And yup, I have searched my ass off for it! lol

[Brig]

So, since there's no such thing as a stupid question.....has anyone ever shortened a short ram? I've got a DC Sports Short Ram intake, and it seems to me that since the intake manifold is on the front of the engine....near the grill...that it would be cooler if it was shorter, instead of extending back toward the exhaust manifold which is hot as ballzz.
Anyone, anyone?
I realize I'm probably over thinking the Short Ram's potential.....but, it's just a thought

[bung]

Hey, I also wanted to ask about weather/water concerns/recommendations for CAIs. Someone else mentioned being in NJ, well I'm in Canada and we have wet springs and snowy winters, anyone up here or the US North west/east have any suggestions for dealing with that? I've seen some filter covers and some DIY splash guards, anything helps, thanks!

[b_ron]

Is there a best ebay intake for the price to throw a k&n filter on? or are they all pretty much the same?

[Draw7Seven]

Is there a best ebay intake for the price to throw a k&n filter on? or are they all pretty much the same?

I'd say they're all the same. You may want to buy specific pipe shapes and snake one through the engine bay yourself for the best design that fits your needs.

[bung]

Does anyone have any details about the relationship between intake size and exhaust size? It's an airflow relationship right, I'm just wondering how it all goes together in our cars, what our k20a3 engine actually handles, etc. Is there any info like this on the boards?

[dble0]

Does any body have a picture of the part of the fender cover that has to be cut to install the injen intake? I found the directions online and read that a plastic part in the fender has to be cut and I was just wondering if these means that you can see part of the intake when you look inside your wheel well.

[dble0]

Bump

[tatsu666]

Does any body have a picture of the part of the fender cover that has to be cut to install the injen intake? I found the directions online and read that a plastic part in the fender has to be cut and I was just wondering if these means that you can see part of the intake when you look inside your wheel well.

You're gonna have to cut through it, it's a bitch!

[tatsu666]

Hey, I also wanted to ask about weather/water concerns/recommendations for CAIs. Someone else mentioned being in NJ, well I'm in Canada and we have wet springs and snowy winters, anyone up here or the US North west/east have any suggestions for dealing with that? I've seen some filter covers and some DIY splash guards, anything helps, thanks!

I live in Coquitlam, BC, summit of a plateau. When we get first snow, the "lower" mainland usually don't even have snow yet. I've been running my Injen CAI for few years now and never had problem with it. Didn't use splash guard neither.

[dble0]

I know I am going to have to cut it. I want to know what part exactly is being cut and if it means a piece of the CAI pipe will show in the wheel well.

[b_ron]

Does anyone know the part number for the K&N filter for the stock airbox?
Not sure if its E-2429.

[lemonhead228]

just buy one at the local auto part store. they order it for you and should come in less than 2 days.

[LouisianaEP3]

With the PWDJDM intake do you have to relocate the battery? I keep getting mixed responses/

[captaingamez]

I removed a Weapon R intake from my buddies VW last night, that is one terrible filter design, everything about that kit/filter felt incredibly cheap. I think that the Weapon R is a Joke honestly.

I have a Fujita that is cut down to fit inside my engine bay, I had it in the original position in front of the driver side wheel for a long time, but I cut it back to keep the filter inside the engine bay more. The filter doesn't get disgustingly dirty from road grime and tire dirt as easily in there. My filter was nasty every time I took it off. The Fujita, I would also STRONGLY recommend against if your live near a lot of water, it traps a puddle inside the intake duct when it rains heavily. I have heard of people hydro-locking engines due to intakes like this too, another reason I cut it back into the engine bay. I like the Fujita filters better than the K&N filter5s as well, they seem to flow better and dont require any oil or chemicals to clean them.

[captaingamez]

With the PWDJDM intake do you have to relocate the battery? I keep getting mixed responses/

if you do, you could always just get an Odyssey and keep it in that spot, the battery is much much smaller

[LouisianaEP3]

if you do, you could always just get an Odyssey and keep it in that spot, the battery is much much smaller

So if I use the smaller battery I shouldn't have to relocate it down into the frame?

[LouisianaEP3]

Bueller?

[captaingamez]

Sorry lol.

No you dont HAVE to, alot of people just do it for looks, and ease of maintaining things in the engine bay. I have my battery under my passenger seat inside a covered plastic box.

However I drove around for 3 weeks with the Odyssey strapped down in the stock battery location, it looks a little odd, but it was very sturdy.

[El Mocha King]

I have the first gen Injen RD1576 cold air intake which moves the fuse box. The tabs on my box broke a long time ago and I've had it zip tied for years. Does anybody have a better fix for this? I was thinking about using some epoxy to reattach the box to the supplied bracket. Thoughts?

[amazestigma9]

I'm currently looking for the AEM V2 short ram intake. Any locations I could buy one from? New or used.

[Her-Name's-Ally]

Check clubrsx I see them a lot there.

[usedep3]

Check clubrsx I see them a lot there.

this. and ebay if you're feeling lucky

[ND2003EP3]

I used a K&N Typhoon SRI

http://www.knfilters.com/search/product.aspx?prod=69-1009TWR

[jamesph]

Budget EBAY Short Ram Intake
http://racingguys.onlinera.com/AIP-H1X27B.jpg
Cost - $40 SHIPPED to your door.
Diameter of piping - Unknown
Filter type - Foam, very thin with low filtration
Where to find - http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160450104409&viewitem=
Misc. - EASILY the CHEAPEST SRI on the list. Swap out the cheapy filter to a K&N and this is as good as almost anything else on this list. Also, I'll support anybody who has a chick and an Ep3 as his Ebay store banner. Cheap crappy Chinese filter (change if at all possible, although it will work).


Which K&N filter would I buy to fit this?