FANTASTIC how-to video. Thanks for taking the time to do this. It's really sad we have to call this a "true" cold air intake, when we've all been led to believe that "cold air intakes" are actually "cold" air intakes, which obviously they're not.
Haha, well I see your point Tony. The truth is this should be labeled as the "coldest" air intake, while the first version of this should have been called something like a "cool" air intake. The first version did not go as much outside the engine bay, and therefore the air it drew in was not as cold as with this "True" cold air version. Of course, the original versions still was better than a short ram in terms of air temps.
Great install video. Really makes me want to do this to my 2015 si coupe. I'm a little scared of the bumper removal but, I do realize you have a video on that as well. Reading through the comments I really admire the patience you have with some of the people posting comments and even I was under the impression that making these modifications would void my warranty. My car has an excellent warranty and I certainly don't want to screw that up. I think it's pretty hard to argue against the advantages of a well designed cold air system. I just have to decide if I want this or compromise for the simpler K&N typhoon system.
shawn starling Thanks for the thoughtful comment. One thing to keep in mind is that the K&N system still does use an oiled filter, so you need to be very careful when re-oiling it, as too much oil can result in clogging of your MAF sensor. Also, when it comes to power gains, the Injen is just really hard to beat due to the cold air it draws in. Feel free to email us if you have more detailed questions.
shawn starling i dont think if you install the air intake system would aviod your whole warrenty, but part of, like anything related with your engine, or anything could cost the problems by this system. i bought some led headlights and dome lights and i installed them, the dealer told me that it will aviod the electircal warrenty, and i said i dont care, just worry about the things under the hood! i bought a 15 si coupe in orange with 3 yrs factory and 3 yrs extended warrenty.
Lei Zhang The dealership was wrong to say this. The electrical system is essentially segmented by fuses, so no single component can just "blow out" everything. The headlights could not damage other components even if there was a short.
I really like that the clutch lines aren't relocated like some other intakes but I'm still on the fence about it. I'll have to do more research before I decide which route I want to go but thanks for posting this video. I found it very informative.
+vtectuner_2013 for some reason I wasn't able to reply to your comment directly, possibly a glitch with youtube. In either case, it would be easier to remove the bumper to replace the filter. You can reach it through the wheel well, but is generally much tougher to do.
I just installed a true cai yesterday with a bybass valve and a hydro shield over the filter. if your gonna install a cai make sure u get a bybass valve filter and hydro shield just to make sure u don't hydro lock your motor.
This intake without a tune is not going to result in a power loss at all. However, definitely the tune helps give an extra 5hp or so above and beyond what the intake does.
+ProCivic.com just a quick question, when you take the lower stock air filter box out from the hose, is it easy to put the hose back on again after? I only ask cause I am replacing a stock air filter box (I broke one of the back brackets when fitting the filter - doh) thanks
I have injen cai too but for R-18 civic does this apply on my car too? and what about that battery relocator? do I really need to have that? cause When I ordered my cai on you guys it didn’t recommend me to have that battery relocator.
i had some problems with the filter rubbing against the bottom of the fender liner even when the vibration mount was holding up the coupler once the bumper was put back on. Did you have this problem? Any advice on how to make the clearance better?
joshua molina Is it just the filter plastic or rubber that is hitting the fender liner? If so, that is really no big deal. You can try re-positioning the intake, but other parts may come closer to hitting other areas. We were able to positioning it so nothing is getting hit, but it did require a bit of fine adjustments.
I am getting a check engine light: emissions after installing the intake and the idle is bouncing up and down when I give it some gas. How do I rememdy this? EDIT: car is 2012 Honda Civic Si Sedan. Stock everything including ECU (except for Injen CAI of course).
No, it does not require tuning and should not cause a warning light if installed properly. Tuning can still be done after the install to squeeze more power out of the intake however.
So when road float up to half of that car wheels or maybe heavy rain it's also gonna suck water into that car engine then end up ovahule just my opinion.Will this happen?
+Lambokini ii Not unless the filter is fully submerged way beyond the piping. Hydrolock can happen, but only under the right conditions. It very exaggerated as to what can cause this issue. Unless the entire front end is submerged (about 3 or more feet), a little rain should not damage the engine.
The intake works fine without a FlashPro, in fact that is how Injen originally dyno'd this intake and got approximately 12 to 16 hp gains (this is there claim and they have a dyno chart to back it up - but we have not verified it on the dyno on a stock vehicle).
No, it's the law they can't do that just for installing a non-Honda part. However, here is the full info: "Under Federal Law (the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act of 1975 to be specific) it is illegal for a dealer to deny you warranty coverage just because you installed an aftermarket part. To deny warranty, the dealer must prove the part to be the root of the specific problem you are requesting warranty for. Even then, they can only deny warranty for that specific problem, not for your whole car. Because aftermarket parts meet or exceed original equipment specifications, this normally only happens when the aftermarket part is improperly installed."
+Roxas Earnshaw The filter only needs to be changed about every 15K miles, so it's not that bad. If you have a friend to help you with the bumper, it is quite easy.
This will give about 12 to 16hp more than the stock system. The stock system has many bends in it, and the piping is small in several places. This intake increases power by using a larger diameter tube with minimal bends, and also draws in cold air. See our product description for more info.
***** I guarantee you that if you dyno the civic stock vs this cai you will not see 12-16 hp gained. Not at the wheel, not at the crank. You MIGHT gain 1-2whp in some ranges of the rpms but also you will lose 5-7whp in other rpm ranges.
Samuel Perez 12 to 16hp is what the manufacture, Injen, claims. Since we have not dyno'd the intake on a stock car, we don't know what the actual results will be. 12 to 16hp does sound high to me as well, but this is what Injen got when dyno'ing the car. Even if there was some extra variable involved that made the car produce higher than normal #s , I don't see this intake making less than about 8 whp at bare minimum. Here is a discussion on the topic with actual dyno charts if you're interested: www.9thgencivic.com/forum/intakes-tb-spacers/4817-injen-afe-art-intake-photos-dyno-charts-si.html
***** , any insight on coil overs for a 15 Si sedan? I want a great ride experience as smooth as OEM just lower. I have skunk2 springs on tokico shocks on my 99 sedan and they were amazing. Stiff but came back smoothly with minimum bounce. Would go with that set up again, but I want a flush wheel/chassis set up and be able to raise height in the winter. Will be purchasing the Injen wrinkle red cold air intake as soon as I know it won't void my warranty. Warranty is my main concern lol thanks in advance! BTW got yourself a new sub.
Lets say your car is lowered fairly close to the ground would this cause a problem during rainstorms because the intake would be closer to the puddles?
+ProBosnian Puddles are not really an issue, doesn't matter if water splashes all over the filter or not. For the intake to suck up water it literally has to be submerged. This will happen if you drive through about a foot of water or so.
I recently installed the takeda short ram intake for my 2015 honda civic ex and my ram's slightly jump back and forth when I'm idle I checked to make sure everything was one tight i can't figure out Wats the problem, could this mess up my engine? my car is brand new lmao
+xGRIMMxVISIONx Sounds as though something may not be sitting right. Double check all your mounting points and tighten as necessary. This should not damage the engine as long as there are no air leaks.
+ProCivic.com ok I will re check everything , I had called and one of ur costumer reps said I had to reset my car. he sent an email but said u guys r having trouble with ur emails ur costumer service is excellent by the way!!
It actually bugs me that the positive wire from the battery is running right over the injen logo -__- should have done something about that to make it look a lot cleaner.
+Kevin Bonilla Look up the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act. It is illegal for a car manufacturer to deny a warranty outright just for installing non-OEM parts.
+Ricky Alonso Unfortunately, we are not sure how they compare. We do not test the K&N filters since they still use an oil filter and we mainly use dry style filters.
If I bought a filter shield or an intake bypass valve and installed it to the intake will that avoid water being sucked up if I were to accidentally drive though a 'river'? Haha
Alexander Machuca DO NOT INSTALL THE BYPASS VALVE WITH THIS INTAKE. The Bypass Valve is for order vehicles without a MAF sensor. You could damage your car if you install the Bypass Valve on a newer vehicle.
+thino chandy You may be talking about a Short Ram intake. We offer these on the site as well. If not, it may be a custom intake. Please follow the link for review: www.procivic.com/pages-main_pg/category-70_169/engine-short-ram-intakes.html
+Fray j The difference is the piping. The True Cold Air option has a more straight design, allowing for more direct air flow. while the standard option has a lot of bends that can be a bit more restrictive.
Pat Goslin The FlashPro itself is very easy to use in terms of installation and uploading tunes. However, making your own custom tune file does require skill and experience.
I have a 2014 civic si coupe and I want an intake and exhaust for my car! But I've heard rumors that I should first tune my car (which i really won't wanna do) because if I don't tune it and put in an exhaust or an intake then I will loose miles per gallon or it can be bad for my engine. Because they said for the 9th gen models or the 13" and up models that they made the engine different. Is this true??
No, you want to purchase the products first, THEN tune your car. An intake and exhaust will not hurt MPG, in fact they will most likely improve it a bit. This is because they allow the engine to rotate more freely due to decreased restrictions in the intake and exhaust systems.
+Fishy If you purchase the intake from us, we can email you the MAP file. It will give you about 5 hp more. Keep in mind if you have other intake modifications such as an intake manifold or throttle body, then our tune will not work for you. We'll have the tune up on our website as a free option (for people who purchase the intake) in the near future.
Love these videos! I would like to see a video of the sound of the Injen CAI. And from your comment below, you said there are out of the box parts I can get my car to 300 whp, what would that be exactly?
Thanks, we love doing the videos, so it works out :) Actually in the beginning of this video there is a clip of our Civic Si getting onto the freeway and you can hear the intake sound pretty well. We did that drive after the installation was done. For 300 whp, all you need is a CT Supercharger or KraftWerks Supercharger, and a good tune. They are both bolt-on parts that provide huge gains.
Jonathan Bolanos Hard to say, both are really good. Injen has the advantage of being an easier install and not needing a tune, whereas the Skunk2 is a harder install and works best with a FlashPro tune, but the Skunk2 probably does give a bit more power.
Yes, a cold air intake increases the chances of "hydrolock", but please remember in order to hydrolock the engine you have to submerge the filter in water. Depending on where you live, this may never happen at all. For example, on the West Coast we almost never see "rivers" of water on our streets deep enough to submerge a filter. Simply splashing water on the filter is not enough to cause issues. Many of of customers use cold air intakes even in rainy states...you just need to be aware of your surroundings and not drive through a river. This is the basically the compromise needed for gaining maximum power with an intake on this car.
Ok I see I understand now. Only reason I ask is because it floods pretty bad sometimes here in Texas. On another note. This has nothing to do with the intake. But what care do you think would be easier to achieve more power? This si or an frs? Thanks.
FreshLemunz I would say the Si, because it start with a larger motor (2.4 vs 2.0 liter) and their are several products on the market that out of the box will put you easily at over 300 whp.
+Stiimulants They will be somewhat similar, but not the same. Since the engines are different, the routing will be different between the two. Please use the instructions included with the intake for proper installation.
+TheHiddenConcept its pretty cool not like how i expected though. it does sound beautiful though when you step on it. but i recently tuned it with the flashpro now with that you do feel the difference.
The product link (to see pricing) is posted in the video description. Here is the link: www.procivic.com/pages-product_car_part_info/product-303/index.html
Thanks for the reply! any trick any way to make sure it is protected for sucking water? I know that I have to be very careful not to drive into puddles.
+Travis Smith Yes we absolutely sell this. The link is in the video description at the top. Here is the link: www.procivic.com/pages-product_car_part_info/product-303/index.html
***** Can you please help me out, if you can and it's not too much of a burden, and if you can actually do it. Can you do an DIY video to changing the color of the lights for your dashboard lights from Red to any color you want (like blue). If you can't then I understand.
why do companies like these still make intake pipes out of the ricey shiney aluminum when they know damn well that these pipes are conductive of hot air. Instead of making the intake tubes out of a plastic composite of some sort which btw aren't conductive to heat, they still make these bling bling tubes that are worse than factory. Ever wonder why car manufactures stick with the rubber tubes? Well its because they don't get heat soak like this cheap intake in the video.i
+bb65346 Many companies, including Injen, make wrinkle black versions of their intakes. Also, some manufacturers, like Skunk2, make the tubing out of composites, which do not absorb heat. You also have to balance that with the fact that many customers like the shiny tubing, even though it does mean a bit more heat will be absorbed. The affect is small though, since the fresh cold air rushing through the tubing at high velocity (during full throttle) absorbs very little heat from the outside of the intake tube.
FANTASTIC how-to video. Thanks for taking the time to do this. It's really sad we have to call this a "true" cold air intake, when we've all been led to believe that "cold air intakes" are actually "cold" air intakes, which obviously they're not.
Haha, well I see your point Tony. The truth is this should be labeled as the "coldest" air intake, while the first version of this should have been called something like a "cool" air intake. The first version did not go as much outside the engine bay, and therefore the air it drew in was not as cold as with this "True" cold air version. Of course, the original versions still was better than a short ram in terms of air temps.
Great install video. Really makes me want to do this to my 2015 si coupe. I'm a little scared of the bumper removal but, I do realize you have a video on that as well. Reading through the comments I really admire the patience you have with some of the people posting comments and even I was under the impression that making these modifications would void my warranty. My car has an excellent warranty and I certainly don't want to screw that up. I think it's pretty hard to argue against the advantages of a well designed cold air system. I just have to decide if I want this or compromise for the simpler K&N typhoon system.
shawn starling Thanks for the thoughtful comment. One thing to keep in mind is that the K&N system still does use an oiled filter, so you need to be very careful when re-oiling it, as too much oil can result in clogging of your MAF sensor. Also, when it comes to power gains, the Injen is just really hard to beat due to the cold air it draws in.
Feel free to email us if you have more detailed questions.
shawn starling i dont think if you install the air intake system would aviod your whole warrenty, but part of, like anything related with your engine, or anything could cost the problems by this system.
i bought some led headlights and dome lights and i installed them, the dealer told me that it will aviod the electircal warrenty, and i said i dont care, just worry about the things under the hood!
i bought a 15 si coupe in orange with 3 yrs factory and 3 yrs extended warrenty.
Lei Zhang The dealership was wrong to say this. The electrical system is essentially segmented by fuses, so no single component can just "blow out" everything. The headlights could not damage other components even if there was a short.
I really like that the clutch lines aren't relocated like some other intakes but I'm still on the fence about it. I'll have to do more research before I decide which route I want to go but thanks for posting this video. I found it very informative.
+vtectuner_2013 for some reason I wasn't able to reply to your comment directly, possibly a glitch with youtube. In either case, it would be easier to remove the bumper to replace the filter. You can reach it through the wheel well, but is generally much tougher to do.
I just installed a true cai yesterday with a bybass valve and a hydro shield over the filter. if your gonna install a cai make sure u get a bybass valve filter and hydro shield just to make sure u don't hydro lock your motor.
Good video. The question I have is how do you change the air filter? Do you have to remove the entire bumper again?
You guys are the best! thanks for sharing these very helpful videos :)
Christian, the P2R spacer works with this intake just fine.
This intake without a tune is not going to result in a power loss at all. However, definitely the tune helps give an extra 5hp or so above and beyond what the intake does.
+ProCivic.com just a quick question, when you take the lower stock air filter box out from the hose, is it easy to put the hose back on again after? I only ask cause I am replacing a stock air filter box (I broke one of the back brackets when fitting the filter - doh) thanks
+Pob 1 It takes a little playing around with it to get it to sit correctly, but shouldn't be too difficult
Great video! The intake looks really good under the hood.
Man I bought a FB6 with a SRI and was gonna turn it all back to stock until I’ve realized how much pieces needed to go together
just bought this from you guys, this help alot
Hey procivic, after installed same intake on si13, my Vtech was gone, no clue what’s going on? Could you please suggest, what’s going on?
I have injen cai too but for R-18 civic does this apply on my car too? and what about that battery relocator? do I really need to have that? cause When I ordered my cai on you guys it didn’t recommend me to have that battery relocator.
Quick question: Will this Injen kit work on a 2013 Civic LX Sedan Standard transmission?
don't do this yourself..youre a mechanical moron
i had some problems with the filter rubbing against the bottom of the fender liner even when the vibration mount was holding up the coupler once the bumper was put back on. Did you have this problem? Any advice on how to make the clearance better?
joshua molina Is it just the filter plastic or rubber that is hitting the fender liner? If so, that is really no big deal. You can try re-positioning the intake, but other parts may come closer to hitting other areas. We were able to positioning it so nothing is getting hit, but it did require a bit of fine adjustments.
Hey procivic that white fitting for the coolant, is there a way to purchase that without buying The Who intake again ?
I am getting a check engine light: emissions after installing the intake and the idle is bouncing up and down when I give it some gas. How do I rememdy this?
EDIT: car is 2012 Honda Civic Si Sedan. Stock everything including ECU (except for Injen CAI of course).
Please contact customercare@procivic.com for more detailed tech assistance.
So what's next? Do you have to make adjustments to your ECU, if not, would it bring up any warning lights?
No, it does not require tuning and should not cause a warning light if installed properly. Tuning can still be done after the install to squeeze more power out of the intake however.
I know this video is a couple years old now, but would you recommend this intake or the skunk2 intake more for my stock '14 si?
We would still recommend either intake if you're looking for more power. With a good tune, they should really come alive.
For this Intake could you also install a hydro shield (forgive me if I fuck up the proper terminology) to protect from hydrolocking?
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If not, which air intake should i get? My factory one was destroyed by a raccoon.. I don't want to reinstall the factory type.
Alan Novak You can view our site, www.procivic.com, for all your intake options. Feel free to shoot us an email if you have any specific question.
can you still drive in the rain or will that air filter suck up air?
So when road float up to half of that car wheels or maybe heavy rain it's also gonna suck water into that car engine then end up ovahule just my opinion.Will this happen?
+Lambokini ii Not unless the filter is fully submerged way beyond the piping. Hydrolock can happen, but only under the right conditions. It very exaggerated as to what can cause this issue. Unless the entire front end is submerged (about 3 or more feet), a little rain should not damage the engine.
pro civic is there a kit for the 2016 civic?? If so who do you recommend me getting to install it?
this doesnt have a carb legal sticker for 2015 civic....is it okay to install anyways?
This will depend on your state and your local laws and regulations. Please ensure you follow what is legal for use in your area.
I've heard a lot of people say that without flashpro the intake isn't a good idea. What are your thought?
The intake works fine without a FlashPro, in fact that is how Injen originally dyno'd this intake and got approximately 12 to 16 hp gains (this is there claim and they have a dyno chart to back it up - but we have not verified it on the dyno on a stock vehicle).
Hello I'm going to install the PRL intake and maybe alpha header and exhaust. Would this void my vehicles warranty?
Great videos, keep the good work.
No, it's the law they can't do that just for installing a non-Honda part. However, here is the full info: "Under Federal Law (the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act of 1975 to be specific) it is illegal for a dealer to deny you warranty coverage just because you installed an aftermarket part. To deny warranty, the dealer must prove the part to be the root of the specific problem you are requesting warranty for. Even then, they can only deny warranty for that specific problem, not for your whole car. Because aftermarket parts meet or exceed original equipment specifications, this normally only happens when the aftermarket part is improperly installed."
***** Well Thank You so much!
So everytime u need to clean or replace the filter u gonna have to take off the bumper or side fender? How many horse power to gain?
need a tune with kpro for any gain
I want to install this in my car but I try to buy it with all you pcs and I can’t find it how I can get it please respond
holy crap, all this work for how much hp gain? what if you have to change that air filter again? Does one have to remove the bumper again?
+Roxas Earnshaw The filter only needs to be changed about every 15K miles, so it's not that bad. If you have a friend to help you with the bumper, it is quite easy.
Roxas Earnshaw removing the front bumper isn't difficult at all lol
What difference does it make this cold air intake with the stock air system? What's the estimated increase in hp?
This will give about 12 to 16hp more than the stock system. The stock system has many bends in it, and the piping is small in several places. This intake increases power by using a larger diameter tube with minimal bends, and also draws in cold air. See our product description for more info.
***** I guarantee you that if you dyno the civic stock vs this cai you will not see 12-16 hp gained. Not at the wheel, not at the crank. You MIGHT gain 1-2whp in some ranges of the rpms but also you will lose 5-7whp in other rpm ranges.
Samuel Perez 12 to 16hp is what the manufacture, Injen, claims. Since we have not dyno'd the intake on a stock car, we don't know what the actual results will be. 12 to 16hp does sound high to me as well, but this is what Injen got when dyno'ing the car. Even if there was some extra variable involved that made the car produce higher than normal #s , I don't see this intake making less than about 8 whp at bare minimum. Here is a discussion on the topic with actual dyno charts if you're interested:
www.9thgencivic.com/forum/intakes-tb-spacers/4817-injen-afe-art-intake-photos-dyno-charts-si.html
***** , any insight on coil overs for a 15 Si sedan? I want a great ride experience as smooth as OEM just lower. I have skunk2 springs on tokico shocks on my 99 sedan and they were amazing. Stiff but came back smoothly with minimum bounce. Would go with that set up again, but I want a flush wheel/chassis set up and be able to raise height in the winter. Will be purchasing the Injen wrinkle red cold air intake as soon as I know it won't void my warranty. Warranty is my main concern lol thanks in advance! BTW got yourself a new sub.
You want the D2 RS coilovers then. Super smooth on the softer settings. We have those on our shop car here.
Don't You think the weather will affect the performance.? the K&N is more concealed.!
+AQUILES Lincoln It should not effect the performance. We have used it through pouring rain without any issues or noticeable dips in power.
i have an LX 2012. can I follow these same instructions to install my injen SP1571P cold air intake?
+Junior Rodriguez Yes, the process is virtually the same.
Lets say your car is lowered fairly close to the ground would this cause a problem during rainstorms because the intake would be closer to the puddles?
+ProBosnian most likely it will suck up water...watch out for the puddles...
+ProBosnian Puddles are not really an issue, doesn't matter if water splashes all over the filter or not. For the intake to suck up water it literally has to be submerged. This will happen if you drive through about a foot of water or so.
ProBosnian you could buy a hydroshield for like $16 along with the CAI
While this fit the same for 2015 si model? And does the battery base come with it?
+Jason Pagan Yes, this will fit the 2015 model as well. The base is included with the kit
If you have to replace the filter do you have to drop the bumper again?
Yes you would. All this work for 2 HP. Lol!
Is this carb legal in Cali I really wanna buy one from you guys.Or if this isn't are any of your other intake carb legal for a 2015 civic si coupe?
bboyhwoarang that's not a carb......
+TSX_Adonis California. Air. Resource. Board
He's talking about smog...
Aye friend told me it give him 20hp. Could that be true?
Will I get a check engine light if i install this w/o a tune?
By installing this theirs no need to reflash ecu?
Need to be tuned or not
Can this be installed in a 2015 civic hybrid?
I recently installed the takeda short ram intake for my 2015 honda civic ex and my ram's slightly jump back and forth when I'm idle
I checked to make sure everything was one tight i can't figure out Wats the problem, could this mess up my engine?
my car is brand new lmao
+xGRIMMxVISIONx Sounds as though something may not be sitting right. Double check all your mounting points and tighten as necessary. This should not damage the engine as long as there are no air leaks.
+ProCivic.com ok I will re check everything , I had called and one of ur costumer reps said I had to reset my car.
he sent an email but said u guys r having trouble with ur emails
ur costumer service is excellent by the way!!
What's best Cold air intake or short ram ?
What did you guys do with the sound applying tubing after removing the lower portion of the intake?
+Diorky Veras We stored all the original parts, in case we ever have to reinstall them.
PRO Civic.com I mean the actual tube that leads to the cabin to amplify the sound. Did you just leave it there?
+Diorky Veras We removed this section as well. It is not on the vehicle.
PRO Civic.com how do you remove that tubing? Does it just come right out?
It actually bugs me that the positive wire from the battery is running right over the injen logo -__- should have done something about that to make it look a lot cleaner.
Robdizzzzle I think there is some wiggle room to make the logo visible. Actually, at the end of our video you can see that the logo is mostly visible.
Does installing a intake would affect my guarantee with the dealer ??
+Kevin Bonilla Look up the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act. It is illegal for a car manufacturer to deny a warranty outright just for installing non-OEM parts.
can you guys do a video for the EX version that is available on the website
Did you guys have any problem with the engine after months of driving with the cai?
+ralph villanueva Not at all! We drive it pretty hard too and have had no issues with it.
+ProCivic.com and this is without a tune until now?
+ralph villanueva We eventually did tune it since we have other mods on it as well. However, we drove it without a tune for quite some time.
+ProCivic.com okay thanks a lot
how does this compare to a k&n typhoon series 69? I'm between the two.
+Ricky Alonso Unfortunately, we are not sure how they compare. We do not test the K&N filters since they still use an oil filter and we mainly use dry style filters.
If I bought a filter shield or an intake bypass valve and installed it to the intake will that avoid water being sucked up if I were to accidentally drive though a 'river'? Haha
Alexander Machuca DO NOT INSTALL THE BYPASS VALVE WITH THIS INTAKE. The Bypass Valve is for order vehicles without a MAF sensor. You could damage your car if you install the Bypass Valve on a newer vehicle.
how do you install intake where it sits in top? not down in bumper? custom piping?
+thino chandy You may be talking about a Short Ram intake. We offer these on the site as well. If not, it may be a custom intake. Please follow the link for review: www.procivic.com/pages-main_pg/category-70_169/engine-short-ram-intakes.html
Do boltons on a 9th gen si need hondata or ktuner to perform correctly?
Not all of them. It will heavily depend on the exact part. However, even if it does not require a tune, a tune will help squeeze the most out of it.
Is this fit with crv’s 2013
Whats the difference between the (true cold air intake) and the regular one on your website?
+Fray j The difference is the piping. The True Cold Air option has a more straight design, allowing for more direct air flow. while the standard option has a lot of bends that can be a bit more restrictive.
Oh i see thanks. Can you make a video of installing the standard option?
+Fray j The process would be similar. The biggest difference is that it will not require the battery to be relocated.
So if i put this on my car i don't need to get it tuned or anything? i have a 2012 si
No, you don't. However, a Hondata FlashPro tune will yield even better power gains.
***** ok cool I've seen a few videos of hondata flash pro is it as complicated to use as everyone makes it seem on youtube lol
Pat Goslin The FlashPro itself is very easy to use in terms of installation and uploading tunes. However, making your own custom tune file does require skill and experience.
***** Hmm im not the best with computers and have absolutely know tuning skills what so ever haha sooooo....
Hi quick question i have 2016 accord coupe do they have one for my car?
+ChinkyEyes Please email our sister site at customercare@proimporttuners.com for details on what is available for your vehicle.
Thank you!
Whats the diameter of that filter?
Hi im planning to get a hydroshield but i am not sure about the siZe of the filter
+ralph villanueva Please email customercare@procivic.com for better product assistance.
I have a 2014 civic si coupe and I want an intake and exhaust for my car! But I've heard rumors that I should first tune my car (which i really won't wanna do) because if I don't tune it and put in an exhaust or an intake then I will loose miles per gallon or it can be bad for my engine. Because they said for the 9th gen models or the 13" and up models that they made the engine different. Is this true??
No, you want to purchase the products first, THEN tune your car. An intake and exhaust will not hurt MPG, in fact they will most likely improve it a bit. This is because they allow the engine to rotate more freely due to decreased restrictions in the intake and exhaust systems.
Do you guys have the map that u used to tune this product+pro civic?
+Fishy If you purchase the intake from us, we can email you the MAP file. It will give you about 5 hp more. Keep in mind if you have other intake modifications such as an intake manifold or throttle body, then our tune will not work for you. We'll have the tune up on our website as a free option (for people who purchase the intake) in the near future.
Will this fit a 14 EX sedan?
Love these videos! I would like to see a video of the sound of the Injen CAI.
And from your comment below, you said there are out of the box parts I can get my car to 300 whp, what would that be exactly?
Thanks, we love doing the videos, so it works out :)
Actually in the beginning of this video there is a clip of our Civic Si getting onto the freeway and you can hear the intake sound pretty well. We did that drive after the installation was done. For 300 whp, all you need is a CT Supercharger or KraftWerks Supercharger, and a good tune. They are both bolt-on parts that provide huge gains.
Are y'all ever going to do a video on installing the skunk2 intake
Yes, we're just backed up with a ton of different video ideas right now. :)
Which one is better skunk or injen ?
Jonathan Bolanos Hard to say, both are really good. Injen has the advantage of being an easier install and not needing a tune, whereas the Skunk2 is a harder install and works best with a FlashPro tune, but the Skunk2 probably does give a bit more power.
Wouldn't this intake run the risk of getting water into the engine?
yes
Yes, a cold air intake increases the chances of "hydrolock", but please remember in order to hydrolock the engine you have to submerge the filter in water. Depending on where you live, this may never happen at all. For example, on the West Coast we almost never see "rivers" of water on our streets deep enough to submerge a filter. Simply splashing water on the filter is not enough to cause issues. Many of of customers use cold air intakes even in rainy states...you just need to be aware of your surroundings and not drive through a river. This is the basically the compromise needed for gaining maximum power with an intake on this car.
Ok I see I understand now. Only reason I ask is because it floods pretty bad sometimes here in Texas. On another note. This has nothing to do with the intake. But what care do you think would be easier to achieve more power? This si or an frs? Thanks.
FreshLemunz I would say the Si, because it start with a larger motor (2.4 vs 2.0 liter) and their are several products on the market that out of the box will put you easily at over 300 whp.
Really appreciate for the help. Stuck between these two cars lol.
How much does it cost to have it installed ?
+J Nick Most shops have their own rates for installation and the final installation cost will depend on the exact shop it is taken to.
Do you guys sell hydroshield for this intake?
+ralph villanueva Please email customercare@procivic.com for availability.
will the steps be the same with the 2013 ex civic ?
+Stiimulants They will be somewhat similar, but not the same. Since the engines are different, the routing will be different between the two. Please use the instructions included with the intake for proper installation.
thanks!. I'm going to install it later let's see how it goes
+Jdm Civic How did it go? how does it feel?
+TheHiddenConcept its pretty cool not like how i expected though. it does sound beautiful though when you step on it. but i recently tuned it with the flashpro now with that you do feel the difference.
Will it pass smog looking for an intake for my 2012
+BADsChannel This can heavily depend on your State and County. Please email our customercare@procivic.com for Smog legality.
Where do we purchase the battery relocator?
The relocating kit in included with the intake.
How much does this intake cost?
The product link (to see pricing) is posted in the video description. Here is the link: www.procivic.com/pages-product_car_part_info/product-303/index.html
i just bought a takeda cold air intake. will the check engine light go on if i install it?
+Jdm Civic It should not. As long as all parts are installed properly and the couplers are air tight.
will this make engine light come on
No, it should not. It is designed to be a completely bolt on solution.
Guys, you will lose power by installing an aftermarket intake on the 9th gen Si without getting it tuned afterwards.
how similar is install with 8th gen SI?
+thino chandy It is pretty similar overall.
will this fit on 2015 Civic SI COUPE?
+Marvin Ogayon Yes, this will fit all si models from 2012-2015
Thanks for the reply! any trick any way to make sure it is protected for sucking water? I know that I have to be very careful not to drive into puddles.
+Marvin Ogayon overall, that's all that's really required. You shouldn't have too many issues with puddles unless they are 3 feet deep.
Good video guys
+Joseph Miller Thanks! we really appreciate the feedback! :)
This intake will only work on Si models.
+PRO Civic Will this cause a check engine light? Please respond! Very interested in purchasing.
+Travis Smith No it will not cause a CEL.
+PRO Civic do you sell this? if so send me the link!
+PRO Civic what about the CSX Type S? same Engine.K20z3
+Travis Smith Yes we absolutely sell this. The link is in the video description at the top. Here is the link: www.procivic.com/pages-product_car_part_info/product-303/index.html
what's the song at the beginning of the video??? thanks
+Jacob Jackson-gali It's a custom tune provided by one of techs.
😎TAKEDA ON MY 07 FA5‼️
Fuck all that! Servicing the filter would be a total pain in the ass.
the minimal HP gain isn't worth the labor
straight up geeks
Lorenzo r You know it. We geek out on anything to do with cars or car parts.
Good 👍 ASS job Brudda ✌.
You forgot to show the Airfilter fitting🫤👎🏽
it goes all the way down to suck all the delicious puddle water :)
paintballer9000 Would need to be a pretty big puddle (river is more like it) to stop this bad boy!
that's a lot of effin work and money for just 8hp
dumb that u have to take off the bumper cover to access it, for that reason i dont like it
howes1919 what the sweet fuck did you expect
***** Can you please help me out, if you can and it's not too much of a burden, and if you can actually do it. Can you do an DIY video to changing the color of the lights for your dashboard lights from Red to any color you want (like blue). If you can't then I understand.
We haven't had this request yet, but I'll let our video team know about it. Hopefully it is something we can do at some point.
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Sounds cool as hell but its as sloww as factory
I don't think you'd be able to accurately tell from our video how fast this Si is compared to a stock one.
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why do companies like these still make intake pipes out of the ricey shiney aluminum when they know damn well that these pipes are conductive of hot air. Instead of making the intake tubes out of a plastic composite of some sort which btw aren't conductive to heat, they still make these bling bling tubes that are worse than factory. Ever wonder why car manufactures stick with the rubber tubes? Well its because they don't get heat soak like this cheap intake in the video.i
+bb65346 Many companies, including Injen, make wrinkle black versions of their intakes. Also, some manufacturers, like Skunk2, make the tubing out of composites, which do not absorb heat. You also have to balance that with the fact that many customers like the shiny tubing, even though it does mean a bit more heat will be absorbed. The affect is small though, since the fresh cold air rushing through the tubing at high velocity (during full throttle) absorbs very little heat from the outside of the intake tube.