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CleanNeon98 · 12-21-2006, 02:24 AM

Alright right now I have a stock intake system, so I am debating either installing a K&N drop-in filter. Will the drop-in give me any decent sound? I know it wont do much for the performance aspect, but my buddy has an ebay CAI on his 96 accord v6 and when he gets on the throttle it sounds like a G35 exhaust. Where will I see a bigger gain.

ozthunder · 12-21-2006, 02:33 AM

No..make it!

Drop ins are better than stock, but ideally you want a CAI setup.

Renegade_ · 12-21-2006, 02:39 AM

I wouldn't bother... Intake on any 4 cylinder really isn't worth much, but then again I am really not the honda guru you should be speaking to about this. You will gain like 3-4 HP and it will make a nice little noise after about 5k RPM before you hit redline. If I were you, I would just go with a drop in filter and leave it at that. Intakes cost way too much and aren't worth the price::performance ratio.

dt98gsr · 12-21-2006, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Renegade_

I wouldn't bother... Intake on any 4 cylinder really isn't worth much, but then again I am really not the honda guru you should be speaking to about this. You will gain like 3-4 HP and it will make a nice little noise after about 5k RPM before you hit redline. If I were you, I would just go with a drop in filter and leave it at that. Intakes cost way too much and aren't worth the price::performance ratio.

I am gonna have to disagree with you on that one. I am not exactly sure of what the power gains are on installing a CAI on your average civic are but on integras and most other cars I have come across (especially NA car's) CAI's have the best price to performance gains ratio out of almost any other mod.

RayArroyo · 12-21-2006, 05:14 PM

i say drop in a turbo if you want a better sound

drew · 12-21-2006, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ray@turbotek

i say drop in a turbo if you want a better sound

lmfao

05Accent · 12-21-2006, 05:56 PM

hahah!!1^^ but the CIA gives it a more aggressive sound then the drop-in. bc the CIA removes the silencer box..

Broken5hift · 12-21-2006, 06:00 PM

take out the box and put on a K&N filter, not a drop in

CleanNeon98 · 12-21-2006, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Broken5hift

take out the box and put on a K&N filter, not a drop in

my box sits right on my TB so thats hard to do

Broken5hift · 12-21-2006, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by CleanNeon98

my box sits right on my TB so thats hard to do

then get a friend to help you with the box

CleanNeon98 · 12-21-2006, 06:09 PM

just gona buy an ebay intake and stick a K&N on later

CleanNeon98 · 12-21-2006, 06:12 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/01-05...63308687QQrdZ1

05Accent · 12-21-2006, 06:14 PM

that will work.. yea with this weather keep it CAI, but if it snows and all make it a short ram.. bc you dont want it sucking up snow.. thats bad. but i dont see it snowing anytime soon..

D Money · 12-21-2006, 06:15 PM

Do it up.

CleanNeon98 · 12-21-2006, 06:17 PM

yep..tis like getting 2 intakes for the price of 1 lol

Crzyguy972 · 12-22-2006, 10:35 AM

i put a short ram intake on my mazda 6. heat soak doesnt seem to bother me at all. But holy **** my throttle response has improved and it has a very aggressive sound especially at 4k-5k rpms. Its a rather easy install nad no chance of hydrlock. sri ftw

Loserkidwac · 12-22-2006, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by CleanNeon98

just gona buy an ebay intake and stick a K&N on later

Thats what I tell everyone to do, no need to pay $100 for an intake...

I had a short ram on my CRX when it was all stock and it screamed, once I put and exhaust on it was quieter but dam it was loud, don't look for any serious power gains from it, maybe some throttle response and definately louder...

I like Rays idea the best

CleanNeon98 · 12-22-2006, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Loserkidwac

Thats what I tell everyone to do, no need to pay $100 for an intake...

I had a short ram on my CRX when it was all stock and it screamed, once I put and exhaust on it was quieter but dam it was loud, don't look for any serious power gains from it, maybe some throttle response and definately louder...

I like Rays idea the best

Snail FTW! I cant afford one though. Intake is going to sound beastly, and throttle response should be better, and thats mainly all i expect to get. I want to get stiffer suspention bushings, i already got the short shifter, want to tighten up my steering, just make the car feel more sporty.

05Accent · 12-22-2006, 02:17 PM

yea a short ram would be ideal for throttle response.. at low RPM's and the aggressive sound. and CIA for also deacent throttle responce, and an aggressive sound at higher RPM's. so just go with the CIA. and switch it up whenever you want..

tjf · 12-22-2006, 02:43 PM

my suggestion would be the CAI, if your going to upgrade your filter you mind as well go all the way with it. If you dont want to pay $250 for the intake then get the ebay one like you said, cant really go wrong for $40 if it breaks then put your factory one back on

12-21-2006, 02:24 AM	#1
CleanNeon98 TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Philadelphia Member #2029 My Ride: "Honey Badger" Turbo Miata iTrader: (8)	Intakes...what to do Alright right now I have a stock intake system, so I am debating either installing a K&N drop-in filter. Will the drop-in give me any decent sound? I know it wont do much for the performance aspect, but my buddy has an ebay CAI on his 96 accord v6 and when he gets on the throttle it sounds like a G35 exhaust. Where will I see a bigger gain. __________________ 2004 MAZDASPEED MX-5 : 328whp / 308wtq / 2500lbs 2012 Toyota Prius 2 : Daily Driver

12-21-2006, 02:33 AM	#2
ozthunder Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In a modular on campus Member #2994 My Ride: 2006 Nissan SE-R Spec V iTrader: (0)	No..make it! Drop ins are better than stock, but ideally you want a CAI setup. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

12-21-2006, 02:39 AM	#3
Renegade_ Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Location: NNJ/NYC Member #1912 My Ride: 1J Swaggon iTrader: (2)	I wouldn't bother... Intake on any 4 cylinder really isn't worth much, but then again I am really not the honda guru you should be speaking to about this. You will gain like 3-4 HP and it will make a nice little noise after about 5k RPM before you hit redline. If I were you, I would just go with a drop in filter and leave it at that. Intakes cost way too much and aren't worth the price::performance ratio. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

12-21-2006, 05:14 PM	#5
RayArroyo Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: ALBANY/PHILLY Member #205 My Ride: GTR/RSTI/MDX Sport iTrader: (3)	i say drop in a turbo if you want a better sound __________________ formerly ray@turbotek

12-21-2006, 06:09 PM	#11
CleanNeon98 TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Philadelphia Member #2029 My Ride: "Honey Badger" Turbo Miata iTrader: (8)	just gona buy an ebay intake and stick a K&N on later __________________ 2004 MAZDASPEED MX-5 : 328whp / 308wtq / 2500lbs 2012 Toyota Prius 2 : Daily Driver

12-21-2006, 06:00 PM	#8
Broken5hift Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Apr 2005 Member #397 My Ride: 08 Scion Xb & 06 TSX iTrader: (0)	take out the box and put on a K&N filter, not a drop in

12-21-2006, 06:12 PM	#12
CleanNeon98 TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Philadelphia Member #2029 My Ride: "Honey Badger" Turbo Miata iTrader: (8)	http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/01-05...63308687QQrdZ1 __________________ 2004 MAZDASPEED MX-5 : 328whp / 308wtq / 2500lbs 2012 Toyota Prius 2 : Daily Driver

12-21-2006, 06:17 PM	#15
CleanNeon98 TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Philadelphia Member #2029 My Ride: "Honey Badger" Turbo Miata iTrader: (8)	yep..tis like getting 2 intakes for the price of 1 lol __________________ 2004 MAZDASPEED MX-5 : 328whp / 308wtq / 2500lbs 2012 Toyota Prius 2 : Daily Driver

12-22-2006, 10:35 AM	#16
Crzyguy972 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Langhorne, PA Member #514 My Ride: 2005 Mazda 6 iTrader: (1)	i put a short ram intake on my mazda 6. heat soak doesnt seem to bother me at all. But holy **** my throttle response has improved and it has a very aggressive sound especially at 4k-5k rpms. Its a rather easy install nad no chance of hydrlock. sri ftw __________________ " Nitrous is like a hot girl with an std, you always want to hit it but afraid of the consequences...."

12-22-2006, 02:43 PM	#20
tjf Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Member #2754 iTrader: (1)	my suggestion would be the CAI, if your going to upgrade your filter you mind as well go all the way with it. If you dont want to pay $250 for the intake then get the ebay one like you said, cant really go wrong for $40 if it breaks then put your factory one back on

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