Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2003 10:50 pm Post subject: cool air intakes
I'm sorry to post one of those "what's the best" questions, but I'm a novice and could use some guidance. I recently inherited a '94 Integra GSR and I love this car. I'm curious about maybe getting a few more HP without breaking the bank. I've read that a cool air intake may be what I'm looking for.
Just browsing online I see that prices range from less than a hundred to just over $200. Is there any particular brand I should look for? any I should avoid? I notice that most claim they provide the most HP gains of any of their competitors...obviously someone is exagerating. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Also, will a CAI help my MPG at all? I don't see why it would, but as I've already mentioned, I'm a novice and I still have quite a bit to learn.
We've all been there, I was a 'novice' at one time too, and by some standards I still am But I do know as far as the CAI goes, I hear good things about the AEM CAI. It is a little pricey but I hear they create the most power. I do believe they use a 2.5" pipe, a little smaller than most of the competition, but this causes greater volumetric flow which in turn creates great HP gains.
A CAI WILL increase your MPG. A CAI is a lot less restrictive than your factory box style intake, and thus will be more efficient.
HybridB16a is right, generally a CAI will improve MPG.
I have found that everyone has a different opinion and boost different numbers when it comes to HP. Its like asking one the guys about how many beers they've had. It will always be an inflated number. I found this great website that gives alot of product reviews and may be very informative for a newbie like you, Trogdor. You can check it out at http://www.carreview.com/Intakes-Filters/PLS_2876crx.aspx
W/ a GSR you would want a short ram intake as it will benifit you more than a CAI. A CAI is better for more low end power, where as a short ram is better for high end power (where the GSR makes its power, ie after Vtec). All intakes are pretty much the same no matter which brand you get, they are all copied off of each other... well except the comptec ice-box, but that thing is expensive..... so get the happy ebay special and call it a day, but make sure that it's a 3" intake!! _________________ DC4's are the shizzle!!
No, you don't need a fuel rail! Unless you are pushing some crazy numbers!!
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