Intake vs. Air Box
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Intake vs. Air Box
I got my 95 accord back I august 2000. I really didn't know much about car's and I've learned quite a lot about performance, maintenance and other aspect of having a car. I bought an AEM intake a few months after I got my car…just because it was the “cool” thing to do.
My question is this:
What is the difference between a stock air box and an intake? Which is better or smarter to have? Some say having an intake gives the car more horsepower…I need a full explanation. Also, what are the pros and cons of an intake versus a regular air box and vice versa? Does having an intake cause any problems down the road? Who should have an intake and who should not...is it purely for performance or sound or what?
Please give me as much detail as possible!!!! Thanx!
My question is this:
What is the difference between a stock air box and an intake? Which is better or smarter to have? Some say having an intake gives the car more horsepower…I need a full explanation. Also, what are the pros and cons of an intake versus a regular air box and vice versa? Does having an intake cause any problems down the road? Who should have an intake and who should not...is it purely for performance or sound or what?
Please give me as much detail as possible!!!! Thanx!
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Basically all the intake is doing is sucking up air. Its the same thing as a airbox just does not have a resenator. It goes like this
Stock air box:
Air goes through the resenator and gets sucked through a filter which cleans the air. The air then goes through the "black" tubeing and into the intake manifold.
Intake:
Air goes through the filter and through the tubeing into your intake manifold.
A intake is 100% safe unless it is mounted on your roof or some odd place like that. The tubeing of the intake is also smoother which lets the air come in smooth. It will increase performance and make a mean deep sound. It is a first modification thing and dont hold back on it.
The only way a intake can harm a engine is
1. has no filter
2. is located where it can be fully summerged in water. The filter can be damp and get wet just make sure its not only sucking up water and not air. Its not dangerous at all. Go for it man.
:thumbup:
Stock air box:
Air goes through the resenator and gets sucked through a filter which cleans the air. The air then goes through the "black" tubeing and into the intake manifold.
Intake:
Air goes through the filter and through the tubeing into your intake manifold.
A intake is 100% safe unless it is mounted on your roof or some odd place like that. The tubeing of the intake is also smoother which lets the air come in smooth. It will increase performance and make a mean deep sound. It is a first modification thing and dont hold back on it.
The only way a intake can harm a engine is
1. has no filter
2. is located where it can be fully summerged in water. The filter can be damp and get wet just make sure its not only sucking up water and not air. Its not dangerous at all. Go for it man.
:thumbup:
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Originally posted by 96JdmAccord
Basically all the intake is doing is sucking up air. Its the same thing as a airbox just does not have a resenator. It goes like this
Stock air box:
Air goes through the resenator and gets sucked through a filter which cleans the air. The air then goes through the "black" tubeing and into the intake manifold.
Intake:
Air goes through the filter and through the tubeing into your intake manifold.
A intake is 100% safe unless it is mounted on your roof or some odd place like that. The tubeing of the intake is also smoother which lets the air come in smooth. It will increase performance and make a mean deep sound. It is a first modification thing and dont hold back on it.
The only way a intake can harm a engine is
1. has no filter
2. is located where it can be fully summerged in water. The filter can be damp and get wet just make sure its not only sucking up water and not air. Its not dangerous at all. Go for it man.
:thumbup:
Basically all the intake is doing is sucking up air. Its the same thing as a airbox just does not have a resenator. It goes like this
Stock air box:
Air goes through the resenator and gets sucked through a filter which cleans the air. The air then goes through the "black" tubeing and into the intake manifold.
Intake:
Air goes through the filter and through the tubeing into your intake manifold.
A intake is 100% safe unless it is mounted on your roof or some odd place like that. The tubeing of the intake is also smoother which lets the air come in smooth. It will increase performance and make a mean deep sound. It is a first modification thing and dont hold back on it.
The only way a intake can harm a engine is
1. has no filter
2. is located where it can be fully summerged in water. The filter can be damp and get wet just make sure its not only sucking up water and not air. Its not dangerous at all. Go for it man.
:thumbup:
