Newbie needs CAI & other mod advice on 95 Civic

[jackddup]

Hello everyone. I am obviously new here. Although I've had my 95 Civic for 8 years, I just decided ummm, yesterday to start modding it ( slightly) I wanted to get some advice on adding some power. Thing is, I plan on selling it within a year, so the mods are to be as *cheap* as possible. i just got that go faster itch too late (in this car). So here's the deal:

1995 Civic EX 1.6L
110,000 miles
Auto tranny
NO MODS

I was thinking about an intake first, maybe the exhaust next. But I think the intake takes priority.

So, having no Honda experience (mod wise, and produst wise) what is a fairly good intake for fairly cheap? This is purely for spirited driving around town, no racing. Are intakes like APC that Pep Boys sells just garbage?Again, I don't want to put an AEM priced piece in there.

So any help, any suggestions, much appreciated. Thanks!

[pdiggitydogg]

hey well looks like i get to respond to this one too (yes still bored) lol

Welcome to the board...you'll find all sorts of good info.

Now, 1st rule to modding your car: Dont buy APC...EVER

If youre lookin for a cheap-o intake, the CAI (Cold Air Intake) that are on Ebay are supposed to be quite decent (lots of people have em) and theyre only $35 i believe.

[jackddup]

Pdiggity,

Thanks again man! You're all over!

I'll check out Ebay... I assumed for years APC was garbage, but just wanted to confirm.

Oh, and I ended up masking and spraying the side trim instead of dissasembling everything. Worked perfect.

Thanks again.

[pdiggitydogg]

phat y0 glad to hear it worked out well...now if we only had a thumbs up smiley id post it...aww hell...i'll snatch it from elsewhere...http://www.jdmcivic.com/forums/images/smilies/awesomework.gif

and yeah looks like im all over again tonight lol

[jackddup]

Well since I've got you here, which of these (or any others) I found on ebay have a good rep?

AND...

are all of these intake's filters cleanable, like w/ the K&N recharge kit? Just want to make sure I get something I can use for more than 6 months!

Here are the links to 3 different intakes:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=38634&item=2415917663

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=6770&item=2415795462

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=38634&item=2415430155

[jackddup]

Looks like I'm going to be getting a used AEM short ram. Is it advisable to get a heatshield? If so, where can I get one... or how easy is it to make my own?

[Chief]

Originally posted by pdiggitydogg
phat y0 glad to hear it worked out well...now if we only had a thumbs up smiley id post it...aww hell...i'll snatch it from elsewhere...http://www.jdmcivic.com/forums/images/smilies/awesomework.gif



For your smiley pleasure, I have added the thumbs up smiley to the boards.

[WhiteSleeper]

http://www.superhonda.com/performance/beginners_guide_to_performance.html is a good site for beginners

[WhiteSleeper]

For some reason the site's not working for me right now, hopefully you can get to it or maybe they'll fix it soon.

[JZ Performance]

Welcome! :)