$26 intake (91-96 for 91-98 Civic) off of ebay.
$5 plactic trash can.
$.97 1/2" pipe insulation.

Just patiently cut and fit, cut and fit, cut and fit ect...
The vacuum line that was included w/ the intake made a perfect
seal for the intake tube. had to tap a hole for the air sensor, but all
in all pretty easy.

Noticeable power increase and sounds awesome.

 

Looks great, excellent innovative approach to a $250 vendor made product.

 

Looks great. But now the real scoop - How's it work? Any felt benefit or problems?

 

I wonder if there is the proper amount of air / fuel mixture to actually increase performance! What does it sound like? Sorry but are you running a Jeeponda?

 

It works great and there are no probablems at all.

I cannot give you dyno results, however big brand name CAI’s claim 7-15 hp and
14-25 ft/lbs. My setup definitely falls in that range, but that is not really my concern.
The engine at full throttle now comes alive at 1800rpm and continues to pull through-
out the power band. Driving is a good deal more enjoyable.

In town shifting the 6-speed from light to light is now fun, and interstate / hwy
merging and passing is more effortless. At part throttle you can’t tell it’s there,
but step on it and you get a smooth deep throaty sound.

The intake tube is the same diameter and an inch or two longer than the $250
version, so I, be willing to bet that I am flowing the same amount of “Dyno tested, CNC,
Mandrel-Bent” air as the more expensive ones.

As far as the fuel mixture… pretty sure that’s up to the computer and engine to work out.
The Idea is merely to supply a cooler more dense chagre of unrestricted air to create a
more effective air fuel mixture.

 

Sounds like it is doing what you need it to, good job!

 

nice work. big money saver.

 

Do you have the tube diameter or actually ebay item number / description of the CAI ?

 

Looks good, just stay away from puddles, there were 2 more hydrolocks this past weekend, one in FL and one in CO both with cai.

Looks like you could use a pool noodle instead or pipe insul. to color match jeep

 

Air/Fuel is not governed by the air intake at all, PCM controls it.