SLICRIC

hey guy, quick question??

i have first gen civic (b16A1) in a 93 si
and am looking for the best possible intake ???

what will fit ?????

who has the best???

anyone also know if dc headers will fit? do i need to get del sol one's???


thanks !!!

zeeman

iTrader: (1)

in my opinion you can use any intake as long as the internal diameter is larger than 60mm (the size of the stock t/b)....actually since you said that it was a 1st gen b16 the t/b is 58mm.
Do you plan to get a cold air intake or a short ram intake?
Either way make sure to use a K&N air filter.
Yes del sol VTEC ones will work. I used to have a DC 4-1 ceramic 1 peice, but i much prefer the Vibrant 4-2-1 with 2.5" collector that i am currently using.
Do you plan on using a 4-1 or 4-2-1?

SLICRIC

well i was looking at the aem v2 long ram cold air intake or injen short!!

i heard the long cold air 1 is alittle better!!

as far as header's i had 4-1 before in my 97 civic and was very pleased , so why change a good thing right!!!

but i am always open 2 opinions , you never know 2 much

zeeman

iTrader: (1)

short rams are dyno proven to make more power over cold air intakes. But my theory is, the short air, if you plan on rippin alot will be sucking in hot air from the engine bay that the engine is ommitting, which is bad. But a cold air is sucking in fresh air from under the car. So, having a cold air that makes a few less hp will maintain its efficiency while a short ram will loose its efficiency due to it sucking in the warmer air from around the engine.
Anyone else have any opinions on what i just said?

Younes Si

go with the AEM V2 Cold Air Intake

Dr.K

Ive heard nothing but good thing's about AEM cold air's. My buddy had one and it worked flawlessley. Just make sure to steer around big puddle's..............lol.

B16A_2

Use your stock airbox.

imported_phuviano

haha.. hydrolocking is not as common as you think.

Anyway, Just a get a generic pipe, and put a K&N filter on there. If you want great sound, go for the AEM V2.

- Air Intakes create a nice sound.
- Intakes create minimal power gains if some at all. Sometimes even power loss.

The only reason I say the v2, cause its so freakin' loud, and nice sounding. Otherwise, just get the generic pipe.

imported_SaYjAiBaO

the piping heats up on the cais also and you end up drawing in warm-hot air as well. both gains are pretty much the same. is it worth blowing 300 bucks on an aem intake and have the same gains as an SRI at about a lil more than a third of the cost? you still have to be cautious of big puddles on rainy days with cais don't you? i dont know about you but i certainly wouldn't risk it. you get like what 4-5hp gain tops?! you won't feel it man. you'll kick yourself for spending 3 bills for an intake you can't feel. why don't you just get the j's racing whale ***** intake.

edit: forgot to mention that i heard weapon R is a good choice for a intake.

Gunmetalef

get it from auomotive warehouse cheap pdurable

zeeman

iTrader: (1)

i had a CAI on for over a year and even drove through some pretty deep puddles and never had a problem. I even used it during the winter.
But yeah, $300 for an intake?!?!?!?

imported_SaYjAiBaO

AEM cost that much don't they? the AEM V2s.

zeeman

iTrader: (1)

yeah i think so, i just meant that there is no way that i would pay $300 for an intake.

Younes Si

yes they do cost that much, those bad boys are expensive as hell

SLICRIC

first thing i gotta say is all you guys rock!!!

i was on another site(maxbimmer) and i asked a question and all i got was 1 or 2 respnses in like a month!!!


well on my old civic i had the aem cold air intake(long) and i noticed the power gain on my top end, would pull alot harder past 140 or so.

i looked into the v2 and some places want $450 plus install,

so if anyone also has an idea on where to go for good stuff (shops) i 'd love 2 know

i used to deal with ken over at max motorsports on dixie(mississauga) but he has gotten so expensive!!




anyways guy's , thanks for the reponse's and keep em coming, and if anyone has any other info on boost'n my cars performance let moi know!!!!!!



see ya

imported_Mischev

450..plus install...u should do it yourself...i dont beleive its that hard...i'm waiting to do my y7 to y8 mani mod then my intake is goin on...but the AEM v2 is superb..my cuzin has it, i'm going the short ram route tho..good luck with your intake

Gunmetalef

so you have a bimmer too or jus a civic and u were randomly on a bimmer forum?
cuz
for bimmer products Sam at cross avenue in oakville is awsome he is a nice guy has an Dinan M3 suppose to be supercharged to over 600 horsepower.. yummy

imported_viper

I have been quoted 350plus tax here in london...currently looking for a used one for my b16a2...

imported_SaYjAiBaO

dude, don't spend 450 on an intake. you're going to kick yourself later on. as for differences i think it's all mental. the only difference i felt was it breathed a lot better top end and had more of a throttle response. for 450 you might as well as get yourself a cf sri from passwordjdm.