Can you put a cold air intake on a Honda Civic?
Add more horsepower to your Honda Civic with a K&N cold air intake system. K&N Honda Civic cold air intakes are easy to install and add power & acceleration while protecting the vehicle’s engine.
What does a cold air intake do to a Honda Civic?
A cold air intake system relocates the filter to an area of the engine compartment where it’s best able to draw cool outside air. Cooler air carries additional oxygen, which translates into a more intense explosion in the combustion chamber which creates incremental horsepower and torque.
How much horsepower does a cold air intake add?
That’s why a cold air intake is a small investment with a rather big payoff. It makes such a big difference, in fact, that the simple process of redirecting the filter to draw cooler air is good for a horsepower gain of about 5 to 20 ponies in most cars.
What states are cold air intakes illegal?
Cold air intakes, for example, are illegal in Arizona, California, New York, Pennsylvania, and several other states if they don’t carry a CARB Executive Order (EO) number.
Will a cold air intake make my car louder?
Quick answer – Yes. The sound of your car will be louder and more aggressive with a cold air intake. Instead of loudness though, a cold air intake changes the sound of your car engine. This is a very satisfying sound that makes your car sound more aggressive and even faster.
Do cold air intakes really do anything?
Cold air intakes move the air filter outside of the engine compartment so that cooler air can be sucked into the engine for combustion. Cooler air brings more oxygen into the combustion chamber, and that means more power. So, a cold air intake serves as a great “medicine” for the engine to function at full efficiency.
What makes a cold air intake illegal?
As with all aftermarket engine components, not all cold air intakes are created equal, and not all are street-legal. California law states that for a cold air intake to be street-legal in California, it must possess a CARB EO exempt number.
Is a cold air intake worth it?
To answer the question of whether a cold air intake system is ultimately worth it, the answer is yes. Even if you don’t notice the benefits, they are still present and are actively helping your car to run more efficiently.
Does a cold air intake Make your car louder?
A cold air intake makes the sound of your vehicle more aggressive, louder, and savage. However, it might sound a bit different than loudness. A cold air intake changes the sound of the engine of your vehicle rather than the sound. Further, you will be able to hear the sound of airflow inside the intake.