Hopefully the LAST intake thread

mx3dude · Post by **mx3dude** » February 10th, 2006, 10:34 pm

Ok guys, before I start, I did do a lot of research on the subject through these forums until my eyes felt like they were going to fall out of my head. I searched for CAI, intake and K&N and read posts as far back as early 2004 and just couldn't go on.

With that said, I did find answers to most of my questions, but it took a really long time; I still don't have all of them answered. The main purpose of this thread is to gather the majority of this information into one place and put it in the FAQ perhaps. This way, when people have intake questions, you give them this link.

Anyway, some of the things I think need to be discussed after my searching are the following:
-Comparison's between the performance's produced by the PRM Intake, Integra intake, stock intake w/ K&N filter, stock intake period, any of the above with a K&N filter. Basically, which of these will yield the greatest amount of power gain, fuel economy gain, etc.
-Detailed walkthroughs for installing these different systems. I know that a SOHC CAI from ebay will work with some modifications, what modifications? How about the integra intake; what cuts and where?
-Recommendations

For the most part, I think the 1.6 DOHC needs to be addressed the most. I know hoodzy has a very good walkthrough for the V6, but I also know from what I have read that the two engine bays are not compatable. After researching, I know that many of the above topics are discussed in earlier threads, but not really all together. They are discussed in little sections that you have to piece together and many earlier explanations aren't very clear for the noobs.
moderators, please spill your hearts out on the matter, hopefully it will be the last time for everyone! Thanks for everyone's input, don't hold back. Make sure you specify for which model and year you are giving info for.

monty73741 · Post by **monty73741** » February 11th, 2006, 11:15 am

[quote]I have read that the two engine bays are not compatable. After researching,[quote]

the DOHC & SOHC engines being different but the way they route the intake is basicly the same. the SOHC intake will work on the car. I bought it but never installed it because i have a prm. I didnt like the way it put the filter down in the bumper. Cork sport used to have a similiar intake but was discontinued because the company went out of business(least that what the email i got said) THE SOHC kit doesnt come with directions & is a little confusing.

mx3dude · Post by **mx3dude** » February 11th, 2006, 12:34 pm

monty73741 wrote:
I have read that the two engine bays are not compatable. After researching,

the DOHC & SOHC engines being different but the way they route the intake is basicly the same. the SOHC intake will work on the car. I bought it but never installed it because i have a prm. I didnt like the way it put the filter down in the bumper. Cork sport used to have a similiar intake but was discontinued because the company went out of business(least that what the email i got said) THE SOHC kit doesnt come with directions & is a little confusing.

Sorry, by my above quote I meant that the V6 and 4cyl engine compartments are not compatible, so V6 intake ideas wouldn't work for the 4cyl. Since you have a PRM, could you tell us something about it? Have you seen any kind of power/ economy increase? Do you think it's worth the price? Thanks

monty73741 · Post by **monty73741** » February 11th, 2006, 1:26 pm

intakes really dont get you any HP, i did see better miliage. The only thing i dont like is that the prm replace the bottom part & not the top

jason

blindfendersk8r · February 15th, 2006, 10:21 pm

I've seen the SOHC CAI on ebay, and the PRM, but from what most of the people i know say, its better to get as much of the plastic hosing as u can out, so im thinkin about tryin to put the SOHC kit on my DOHC, ive looked at a bunch of pictures and the lay out seems exactly the same, i wanna know if this would be better than the PRM, what i would need to do, if possible buying the PRM then a short ram just for the tube would be best, any of those would be great. for now im gonna strap a cone fliter onto the mass air flow unit like i saw in another post

monty73741 · Post by **monty73741** » February 16th, 2006, 3:19 pm

the only problem with the cone on the maf is that it suck in heat from the engine

heat= bad

it just an intake with a bent tube which i put towards the fender

mx3dude · Post by **mx3dude** » February 16th, 2006, 4:20 pm

So I guess the million dollar question is, or the $179 USD question, which option is best? Should we fork out the cash and grab a PRM, or should we go for the cheaper SOHC intake... or an integra intake? Does it matter? Is this just all personal preference, or are their actual performance differences?

blindfendersk8r · Post by **blindfendersk8r** » February 16th, 2006, 5:18 pm

i kind of have the same question, i get the short ram/ cold air difference, and i know heats bad.
but what if i run a short ram with a heat sheild, like a real one that actually covers the filter not a cheap tiny one of ebay
would that hold up with a cold air, cause right now im leanin towards the SOHC and just makin it fit, im guessin the heat shield works good for about....30min maybe then it to gets hot, as opposed to the cold air always gettin fresh air

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