4 Factors To Consider When Buying Your First Honda Civic Intake

4 Factors To Consider When Buying Your First Honda Civic Intake
By Garland Robinson

If you are looking to increase horsepower and torque cheaply then an intake might be the way to go. There are several factors to take into consideration when purchasing your first Honda Civic intake. These are price, intake design, the filter that is used, projected total power gain. Here are some tips to help you make an educated purchase decision.

1) Price - When choosing your first Honda Civic intake the price is an important factor. There are intakes available to fit nearly any tuners budget. However cheaper Honda Civic intakes may skimp on filter choice to save cost.

2) Intake Design - Honda Civic intakes usually come in two different varieties. First you have the cold air intake, second there are Short-Ram intakes. The cold air intake collects air from outside of the hot engine bay, hence the name cold air. These intakes are usually more expensive than their short-ram counterparts, however the horsepower gain is usually more pronounced. Short-Ram intakes are physically shorter than cold air intakes and they collect air from within the engine bay. The horsepower gain is smaller, while the torque gained tends to be a hair larger than the cold air intakes. This style of Honda Civic intake is usually cheaper than the cold air intakes.

3) The Filter - The air filter that is used can make a difference in the price and overall net gain of your Honda Civic intake. Many cheaper intakes use low quality filters to shave production costs. While this provides more profit for the manufacturer we tuners are left with a sub-par intake, providing little to no power gain over stock. The more expensive brand name Honda Civic intakes will use a high quality air filter. These high flowing air filters will provide a nice gain over stock power.

4) Total Projected Power Gain - When shopping for your first Honda Civic intake, be wary of the manufacturers projected horsepower gain. These manufacturers are making intakes for the sole purpose of making money, therefore they will inflate these numbers to make their product more attractive to potential buyers. This aspect of buying your Honda Civic intake is going to require a little research on your part. I suggest that you consult online communities of Honda Civic enthusiasts, and ask for opinions and dyno sheets( which will show you a car's wheel horsepower rating).

Taking each of these factors into consideration will land you with the Honda Civic intake of your liking. Upon installing one of these fine pieces of equipment you will at first notice an increase in throttle response. Then you will notice the aggressive induction sound. You may or may not feel the increase in horsepower when driving your car, however a trip to dyno before and after installation will give you concrete evidence of a successful power gain after purchasing your first Honda Civic intake!

The author Garland Robinson is a die-hard automobile nut. He especially loves Hondas.

His undying obession with the Honda Civic has driven him to create an entire website based on them.

Check it out @ http://hondacivic.car-performance.net

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