Where is the air intake on a Honda Civic?
Honda Civic 2008, Aluminum Cold Air Intake System by AEM®. To deliver cooler air to the engine, this air intake system places the air filter outside the engine compartment. Cooler air is denser than warm air and so contains more oxygen,…
When to switch to short ram air intake?
Some cold air intakes also convert into a short ram intake, so if you are worried about hydro-lock, we recommend to switch to a short ram intake during raining season or other conditions that may cause your air filter to be submerged in water, or water splashed up on your air filter.
Which is the best type of air intake?
Short Ram Intake. A short ram intake is the most popular type of intake on the market. This intake is designed to simply replace your factory intake with a new smooth pipe and an open element air filter.
Which is better short ram or dual intake?
In the picture on the right, you see a short ram intake setup on a BMW M5. This car is a dual intake setup, so this particular intake kit comes with two pipes and two air filters. Some people also like the short ram intake better due to the looks of the kit since the air filters are in the engine bay.
How does a short ram air intake work?
Our short ram air intake designs place the air filter within the engine compartment, and feature a shorter tube length—an economical alternative to a complete cold air system that still offers performance, value, and ease of installation.
Short Ram Intake. A short ram intake is the most popular type of intake on the market. This intake is designed to simply replace your factory intake with a new smooth pipe and an open element air filter.
In the picture on the right, you see a short ram intake setup on a BMW M5. This car is a dual intake setup, so this particular intake kit comes with two pipes and two air filters. Some people also like the short ram intake better due to the looks of the kit since the air filters are in the engine bay.
Where is the cold air intake on a car?
A cold air intake usually is placed in the fender of a car, under one of the sides of the engine, or somewhere behind the engine depending on the engine design and fitment possibilities. Due to the intake having more piping, the cold air is usually more expensive, and more difficult to install.