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Old Jan 6, 2007 | 10:17 PM
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can i get a pipe and bend it to make my own cold air intake adn then just buy the filter?
 
Old Jan 6, 2007 | 10:19 PM
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technically yes, but that's being sooper cheap. lol.

can't you just pop for the $20 to buy an ebay intake tube???
 
Old Jan 7, 2007 | 09:34 AM
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well i can't find one on ebay that doesn't say for manual transmission only..i have an 03 civic lx coupe automatic
 
Old Jan 7, 2007 | 11:15 PM
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yes you can make your own intake piping, but you must create a housing for your MAF sensor. (mass air flow sensor)

that is a very critical piece of the intake system and could actually cause soem serious damage if not done right.
 
Old Jan 8, 2007 | 08:39 AM
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can someone help me find a cold air intake on ebay for my 03 civic lx coupe automatic tran. i can't find one....it doens't need ot be AEM or anything i just want the pipe and i will buy a good filter
 
Old Jan 8, 2007 | 08:40 AM
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/01-05...69722359QQrdZ1

that one looks good but it says for manual transmission only but something makes me think it will fit my auto too..will it
 
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