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Originally Posted by imdanchu
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The K&N is a partial solution at best. First of all, the filter area needs to be totally enclosed. Secondly, there is a provision for the factory cold air tubing, but the area where the air is drawn in is a relatively low pressure area.
On an 8th Gen Civic, we are looking at either the cowl area or the lower bumper intake area, both high pressure zones. By using tubing/ductwork, there would be a connection to the sealed airbox. A sealed airbox is critical in using vacuum to help suck in more cold air.
Lastly, I think we want to stay away from aluminum tubing. Something akin to what X is using or some homemade systems others have used with silicone tubing is the best bet. We want to keep temperatures down in the intake tract.
Thanks for offering up a possibility. Keep throwing ideas out. When we brainstorm, great ideas come forth.