So how much HP do you really get when you add an air intake?

[AnimeKnight]

when it comes to cars I am soo clueless.. my friend is trying to sell an air intake to me.. claiming that i could really tell the additional HP after add the air intake.. I come to you guys for info on air intake.. is it good to add an air intake ?what's the advantage? any web sites I could compare prices so to make sure my friend is not ripping me off

 

[iamwiz82]

anywhere from 5-15 HP, depending on the car.

It allows cooler air to be used by the engine, which means more air, since hot air is less dense.

 

[b0mbrman]

don't forget this is max hp though...The gains are by far not felt across the whole curve

 

[b0mbrman]

Pricewise, search google for a car club, then they should have links to aftermarket parts dealers

 

[DannyLove]

i currently have 100 HP right now, but last night i cut myself so it when down to 98 HP

danny~!

 

[iamwiz82]

<< don't forget this is max hp though...The gains are by far not felt across the whole curve >>



and you could lose power in one part of the power band, and gain it other places.

 

[dafatha00]

yup, depends on the engine. for my maxima, a stillen intake with a k&n filter added about 5 horses but with a supra twin turbo, you'd easily gain 15

 

[BCYL]

Please tell us what car do you have... and what type of intake is it? (cold air intake? or short ram?)

If you have something like a Mustang or a car with Forced Induction, an intake can add quite a bit of horsepower...

However for something like a Honda, the most would be 2-3 horsepower...

 

[AnimeKnight]

so there is really not that much difference then.. 10-15 to the max horse power... one thing i do know is that by adding an air intake is that my engine will sound a bit louder.. am i right? Should i even get it?
i have a 97 honda civic ex..

 

[iamwiz82]

it will get louder. I think you will feel a difference in a Civic, not sure how much though.

 

[AnimeKnight]

<< Please tell us what car do you have... and what type of intake is it? (cold air intake? or short ram?) >>


it's a honda civic 97 ex... short ram..