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Just installed the K&N drop-in filter (part #33-2192). From what I observed after installing it, the car seems to pull a tad more throughout the powerband, smoother. However, it is hard to discern any gains since tonight's air was pretty dry and cool, so you're gonna get more pull anyway with this cold air in Toronto. One thing for sure is that the car seems more responsive and smooth as it revs, something I'm certain is a result of the higher air flow.

Also, there is no noticeable change in noise from stock.

Installation was a breeze, just unscrew the seven screws clamping the filter box and replace. If you have a strut bar, it may block the box and you'll need to remove that first like I did.

I ordered mine from a U.S. online retailer for $37 USD. Had it shipped to a friend in the U.S. since they wouldn't ship to Canada, and then forwarded it to me (he was mailing me other stuff).


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New K&N filter beside dirty stock filter


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dang.... could have saved myself a bundle if i waited

 
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damn, your stock filter is dirty!!!!

 
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i guess its not only because its a k&n filter, its also that the filter is not dirty that make your car pull harder[IMG]i/expressions/laugh2.gif[/IMG]

 
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Actually there is somet truth in that!! Oh yeah.. DAMN.. it's pretty small!! I thought the stock was small, but K&N is even smaller..


Hey bud, you said that there's been a change in noise... what kind of noise? More hissing noise? Or quieter?



Edit: F-uck, I just read Honda Tuning mag.. they tested for RSX-S, 8 different intakes, including K&N drop in. It lost 0.1HP over stock. Eesh.

 
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klam: do u think u can organize a GB for us? me and Keigo are definitely interesting in getting it. how much did it come up to when the filter arrive your house?

 
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yo fob... just get an intake from pac mall... 100 will do u fine for a custom one... and plus it looks better under the hood..

 
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I meant there is no noticeable difference from stock in terms of noise, sounds about the same.

 
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You're probably right, but I think the K&N would probably permit more air flow anyway. Regardless of performance numbers, it did feel smoother revving up and down the powerband and more responsive.

 
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if u guys do a gb, my friend will be interested in the drop in filter

 
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Can you post the complete results of that review or a link?

 
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I saw it on this month's Honda Tuning magazine, so no.... and my scanner is down. Run down to chapters! [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/IMG]

 
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ya...get a cold air intake..better sound...and better look....keke...
u paid wat u get.

 
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Well, it's not even the money issue.. it's just logic.

How much better do you think K&N's filter is, compared to whoever might be Honda's supplier? I don't think Honda orders air filters from a garbage company. Especially with all the emission laws, they need to conjure up as much power as they can, without dirtying the air or using up more gasoline.

The days dropping in an airfilter and changin the spark plus for extra 10HP are over.. all the car makers are using premium parts already these days. The only way you can get extra power is when you sacrafice something--safety or durability. Like CAI--no doubt it works, but damn... it's not safe in the rain. Or performance exhaust--it works, but it's noisey as hell. Try going on a road trip with it.

 
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Isn't CAI with a bypass valve relatively safe?

 
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its only safe if ur entire intake is SUBMERGED in water ..
but if u hit a puddle and water splashes on it.. it will start sucking it in. so dont think that just by getting the bypass ur safe
man.. if ur scared just get the drop in.

 
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its still all in the design of the engine. the rsx type s for example. restrictive intake manifold and whatever that is the engine's weak point. CAI's freed up 8 whp or so... also the only reason why they decided to run an entire article dedicated towards intakes on the rsx type s.

 
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it will be better performance for cold air intake...
just tried to avoid the puddles...than u'll be alrite..
i have had my cold air since last winter..and i didn't take it off..
so the whole winter i was running with the cold air with no by pass valve..
and my engine is still running good.

 
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i suggest u dont get the no name brand cai, heard ppl have a very hard time installing it cuz it wont fit and u have to cut stuff, and something break after awhile

 
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no name brand cai....my frd brought one at pacific...
wasn't dat hard to install..but just kinda look weird...
i don't know..but it's worth of money..
cause we are talkinga bout 100 dollars...not like 400 for injen..
u paid what u get.

 
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K&N PRODUCTS ON SALE AT CANADIAN TIRE!

I see it in the flyer... November 2 - November 8, 2002

20% off the air filters. Part number is 33-2192 ... I'd say none of the stores have it in stock... Price I was told is $72...

If you pay cash, you'd also get some Cdn Tire dollars [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/IMG]

Now klam has rumoured about some sort of $20 surcharge for bringing in a non-stock item... The guy over the counter didn't mention anything about that, so I dunno....

NOS is also 15% off at Cdn Tire now

 
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so is it $72 after or before taxes?

 
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$72 original price before tax. Take 20% off, then tax that ****... That's your price. Surcharges are a mystery...