My Friend has been telling me to get a intake for the reason of increased fuel economy? Is this true? Does it make a difference?
Thanks,
Doug

 

Not true. If the factory air intake is very restictive you may gain a few horsepower from swithching it out to a system with less restriction. Mileage gains would be imperceptable. Driving like a granny will yield better results in the MPG department.

 

if you drive the same with and without an intake, you may see some gain in mileage...it depends on the vehicle also...i drive a 2002 offbrand, and my mileage increased when i changed my intake, exhaust and thermostat...

 

Offbrander! You should be banished from thee land!

Id get a ram intake if I were you... simply because if you run through a big puddle, your going to slurp up water. Also any aftermarket will give you little horsepower, but you will notice a difference in power, and your car will sound throatier and better. Here is a pic of my 00' Civic with a short ram intake.


http://www.hondacivicforum.com/photo...Type=6&apage=1

 

But is the Mileage gained worth the money places in getting a Intake? When would the investment pay for itself?

In this car, It ain't no Muscle Car.

1991 Accord Kinda Banged up.

Doug

 

you can get them VERY cheap on ebay, and if you dont have a "nice" car...just buy a cheap one...i bought an ebay intake for my car and did some work and its just as good as anything K&N or AEM makes...for 250 dollars less for my application.

 

There isnt a miles worth of difference than the ebay and the $200 intakes. Though, on bigger engines it will give you better gas mileage... they are more effective on V8'

 

I thought that they do give you better milage if you drive normal but if you start flooring it then your mpg will go down.

 

I've had CAI's and short Ram's on the past three (and current) cars. I've yet to see an actual MPG increase. Not arguing, just stating what I have seen in use. On the other hand I haven not noticed any decrease unless your right foot stays in it!

 

well, my foot never gets out of any of my vehicles, including my beatera..so i wouldnt know about that..[8D]