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Old 10-07-2009, 06:47 PM
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Default cai or short ram on a d16???

i installed an aem intake. i had it as a short ram at first and than extended it to cold air. i felt more power, higher rpm with short ram from what i remember. my engine is all stock BTW. what do you guys think? which is better? HEELP
 
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Old 10-07-2009, 07:09 PM
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if your going to feel anything the sri might give you more throttle response, but honestly bolt on mods on a civic, especially a d16 wont do anything. I kno it sucks to hear it, but its tru, you might not believe us but again its tru lol. Only real power adders for a d16 are boost, superchargers, or nitrous
 
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Old 10-07-2009, 07:14 PM
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yeah i get you, if not a swap than head work and all that too. its just for now im only 18, its my first car so little by little you know? thanks
 
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Old 10-07-2009, 08:17 PM
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if you like the feeling of the short ram, go short ram, whatever floats your boat
 
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Old 10-07-2009, 09:24 PM
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i prefer short rams personally. better throttle response, less chance of sucking up water, looks cooler and sounds cooler XD
 
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Old 10-07-2009, 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by scrwdrvr151
yeah i get you, if not a swap than head work and all that too. its just for now im only 18, its my first car so little by little you know? thanks
im not saying not to do it, but im just letting you know not to get your hopes up and think you have a race car now.

Its good experiance so if you want an intake, look on ebay and get a cheap one then switch the filter out with either an aem or k&n one.

this is what i got, great deal imo --> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HONDA...Q5fAccessories
 
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Old 10-07-2009, 09:50 PM
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yeah i did the same, ebay tube and k&n filter from advanced auto parts
 
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Old 10-12-2009, 10:32 AM
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I say go short, I cut my CAI back to be a custom short cause i didn't wanna risk getting a hydrolock.



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Old 10-12-2009, 12:47 PM
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hydrolocking wont happened unless you are driving through huge puddles
 
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Old 10-12-2009, 12:56 PM
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ebay is a good place to get one, and even though these parts wont make the car fast, it is a fun experience learning how to install parts. i say get the get the short ram.
 


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