Just purchased a 2005 Civic EX Special Edition A/T with 10,900 miles on it and feels great after being in a Taurus for about 7 years. Even so, I want to start making some modifications to try to get a few more horsepower out of the engine. Looking through this forum, it seems obvious that I should start with a cold air intake and a better exhaust system. My question is, how difficult is it to change out the intake? I haven't done car modifications before, but I know how to use tools. The exhaust looks like I'd spend a lot of time under the car, probably would rather just bring it to someone local to put that in, but I'd like to do what I can myself.

Will changing the intake and exhaust help with throttle response? Any other recommendations? My first car was a lovely '86 Ford Crown Vic V8 which weighed several tons, but the V8 would push me back in the seat when I floored the throttle. I'd like to get that back.

 

WELCOME! yes intake and exhaust will give some hp and better throttle response. a header will also help get some hp. intake, header, and exhaust are not very difficult to install. i suggest doing them urself and save the money u woulda spent on paying someone to do it for more mods.

 

Welcome! Intake is easy to install. Exhaust is not that bad either if you have the right tools. If you want to be pushed back in your seat, then add a turbo!

 

Welcome to HCf.....I would hit up a AEM intake..then exhaust..Gready Evo 2 sounds nice as ****...but its up to you...Good luck