I bought a "Air Intake System" through eBay - eBay Item # 2421537401

Description:
* Brand New Air intake
* Air intake dsigned maximum flow air with high performance
* Made by T-306 Aluminum Chrome Finished Intake pipe
* Air intake increase 10-15 horsepower
* It includes all mounting hardware, blue vacuum hoses and_Air Filter_
* Easy to installation, no modification needed

It costs $39.99 after shipping and insurance . . . did I get ripped or do you think it will make a difference other than looks under the hood?

Thanks,
Melissa

 

well dont expect anywhere near 10-15 hp.... maybe 1 hp.

 

The description of this ebay item number 2422451247:


This auction is for a Performance Intake Resistor mod for your 1995-2002 Honda Accord AKA Performance Chip.

A second performance Intake Resistor Mod kit will be sent with your order at no charge.

All vehicles have an Electronic Control Unit (ECU) a computer chip that electronically manages and monitors your car's performance. That means that your car could go faster and get more power if you replace the ECU. This could cost Hundreds. This part will modify your stock ECU with a Timing Advance Mod Resistor. Once the Mod is installed, the ECU will read that the air coming in through the intake is cold air.
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This will give you the power that you want for your car without spending all that money
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Give your Accord that 15 - 20 HP you always wanted! I installed it on my car and truck and I will never take it out. This will fit most fuel injected Honda's (non-turbo) from 1995 and up. No tools are required and this mod will not damage your car in any way. Your car will accelerate faster and have a higher top end speed!!!!!!!!!!! Take a look at the most commonly asked Questions. Will This Void My Warranty??? NO! This Will Not Void Most Warranties . If you have a very strict Underwriter on your Warranty You can Undo this Mod in less than 5 minutes ... You can even Re-Install it later . This Leaves No Trace of Any Modification. Will This Hurt My Car , Motor or Computer etc ??? NO, This will Not Hurt Your Car or Have any Negative effect on your Motor or Computer whatsoever ... In Fact This Mod WILL actually work with your car's ECU because of the way the auto manufacturer designed it. Comes with instructions on how to Install it and it only Takes about 10 Minutes to install

Total cost delivered w/insurance: $4.45


In combo - think I'll notice a difference (positive) in performance??

Thanks,
Melissa

 

i doubt u will notice much difference at all... that chip sure wont do anything.

 

Intake sounds great! I bought a short ram off eBay for $22, and shipping was $12. BTW, thats not a cold air intake. I also bought one of those mod chips, never used it, but it doesn't do anything, or messes with the cars ECU and causes it to go into safe mode, so you actually get less power. I never installed it, but read this from some person.

 

that's a great price!!! i paid $165 for my cold air intake. =( i think i got ripped off. does anybody know what that aem or carb means? i can't quite figure it out.

 

hhaha that chip hahah.

That's a waste of money, advance the timing yourself if you want that small of a hp gain.

 

dont use them chip craps, they 1 void your waranty, 2 they are not safe or good for the newer cars because its basicly telling the computer a lie to make it do somthing else and this can end up effecting other parts of the computer/car as well. Its not worth it... ontop of which you wont get more then 1-5hp gain MAX off that chip, lol... If somthing so cheap could help 10-15hp dont you think EVERYONE would use it instead of spending $100's? lol

 

AEM = brand name, advanced engine management.

CARB = a group of treehuggers in cali that try to regulate emissions in California. Stands for California Air Resources Board.

 

i guess my sarcasm isn't as good as i thought. hehehehehehe