FODOSI's EBAY CAI REVIEW!!!!

fodosi · 07-09-2009, 09:38 PM

ok so i just recently bought a CAI from MQTAUTOPARTS off ebay and figured i would go ahead and post my review for you people on the fence.

here is the link to the intake:

06 07 08 Honda Civic SI 2.0 2.0L L4 Cold Air Intake A:eBay Motors (item 110401541480 end time Jul-11-09 16:18:31 PDT)

for starters, to my suprise the intake came with everything that was pictured in the auction(my last ebay intake didnt). overall the quality is very good. all screws, hoses, clamps, and coupler were all there.

the directions that came with the kit are garbage(which is to be expected).....so please follow the DIY when installing!

the install went pretty smoothly, the only problem i had was that i ran into clearance issues with the coupler off the TB and the coolant hose( which was solved by cutting .5in off the coupler)

after the install was complete, i let the car idle for about 15min to see if any CEL came on and to see how it idled.........no CEL's and the car idled the exact same as my DIY sri

after the car idled i went to see what kind of gains i could feel on the butt dyno........i didnt notice much in the lower RPM's but once vtec hit it was a whole new ball game!!!! it seemed to pull harder in every gear than my previous intake

after the car ride i went to see how hot the intake tube was and to my suprise it wasnt hot at all!!!!!!!!!! heatsoak was the main reason for this purchace, and so far it has exceded my expectations!

overall this intake was well worth the $63 shipped that i paid! so if any of your guys are on the fence about getting a ebay intake i say go for it!!!!!

b.rock · 07-09-2009, 09:41 PM

did you ever consider that the filter it comes with may not be the best quality? when it comes to what's being sucked into my car, i prefer to have peace of mind.

just sayin.

Ekora · 07-09-2009, 09:43 PM

ebay intake FTW

jemje2006 · 07-09-2009, 09:47 PM

total price 62.99-ebay fees-paypal fees=???

ouch, you just risk your motor.

mnrivera210 · 07-09-2009, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by b.rock

did you ever consider that the filter it comes with may not be the best quality? when it comes to what's being sucked into my car, i prefer to have peace of mind.

just sayin.

get yourself an apexi filter.

fodosi · 07-09-2009, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jemje2006

total price 62.99-ebay fees-paypal fees=???

ouch, you just risk your motor.

you do realize it is no more of a risk than a intake 3x its price right!?

fodosi · 07-09-2009, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mnrivera210

get yourself an apexi filter.

this is indeed my next purchace!

b.rock · 07-09-2009, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fodosi

you do realize it is no more of a risk than a intake 3x its price right!?

Quote:

Originally Posted by fodosi

this is indeed my next purchace!

if it's no more of a risk than a more expensive filter, why bother buying an apex'i one?

fodosi · 07-09-2009, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by b.rock

if it's no more of a risk than a more expensive filter, why bother buying an apex'i one?

because the apex'i filter has been dyno proven to give you the most hp out of any other filter! so it couldnt hurt to try it out

R18-Power · 07-09-2009, 10:10 PM

My friend has had an ebay intake for almost 2 years with no problems......
they are really good..... Its just a pipe, for example you buy an AEM intake you're just buying the brand cause its just a regular pipe....

Yeah just get a good filter tho......

fodosi · 07-09-2009, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by R18-Power

My friend has had an ebay intake for almost 2 years with no problems......
they are really good..... Its just a pipe, for example you buy an AEM intake you're just buying the brand cause its just a regular pipe....

Yeah just get a good filter tho......

thanks! i just though there was a need to do a review of an ebay CAI because there really wasnt one!

R18-Power · 07-09-2009, 10:16 PM

^^^
sure i also have a CAI to install from ebay..... just hadn't had time. lol

vtaaakkk!! · 07-09-2009, 10:21 PM

youve really got me considering this OP. thanks for the review ill check back in in a couple months

asdf · 07-09-2009, 10:23 PM

do you have actual pictures? and did you happen to measure the piping size?

R18-Power · 07-09-2009, 10:27 PM

^^^
I got this vid from my friend's R18 with his ebay intake its a SRI....

YouTube - 06 Civic Lx short ram intake and weapon R header

fodosi · 07-09-2009, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asdf

do you have actual pictures? and did you happen to measure the piping size?

i can post pics later tomorrow and yes the piping size is 3in

R18-Power · 07-09-2009, 10:31 PM

^^^
If you want i can post pics of mine....

asdf · 07-09-2009, 10:34 PM

everybody post their pics!! lol

amd4me · 07-09-2009, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mnrivera210

get yourself an apexi filter.

It is just a cone filter, im sure there are lots of choices out there. I prefer eurodyne filters.

R18-Power · 07-09-2009, 10:41 PM

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07-09-2009, 09:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
fodosi Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Rochester, MN Age: 24 Posts: 372 Adam iTrader: 3 / 100%	FODOSI's EBAY CAI REVIEW!!!! ok so i just recently bought a CAI from MQTAUTOPARTS off ebay and figured i would go ahead and post my review for you people on the fence. here is the link to the intake: 06 07 08 Honda Civic SI 2.0 2.0L L4 Cold Air Intake A:eBay Motors (item 110401541480 end time Jul-11-09 16:18:31 PDT) for starters, to my suprise the intake came with everything that was pictured in the auction(my last ebay intake didnt). overall the quality is very good. all screws, hoses, clamps, and coupler were all there. the directions that came with the kit are garbage(which is to be expected).....so please follow the DIY when installing! the install went pretty smoothly, the only problem i had was that i ran into clearance issues with the coupler off the TB and the coolant hose( which was solved by cutting .5in off the coupler) after the install was complete, i let the car idle for about 15min to see if any CEL came on and to see how it idled.........no CEL's and the car idled the exact same as my DIY sri after the car idled i went to see what kind of gains i could feel on the butt dyno........i didnt notice much in the lower RPM's but once vtec hit it was a whole new ball game!!!! it seemed to pull harder in every gear than my previous intake after the car ride i went to see how hot the intake tube was and to my suprise it wasnt hot at all!!!!!!!!!! heatsoak was the main reason for this purchace, and so far it has exceded my expectations! overall this intake was well worth the $63 shipped that i paid! so if any of your guys are on the fence about getting a ebay intake i say go for it!!!!!

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R18-Power Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Florida Age: 17 Posts: 1,411 iTrader: 0 / 0%	..... Last edited by R18-Power; 09-16-2009 at 07:03 PM.

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07-09-2009, 09:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
b.rock Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Calgz Age: 22 Posts: 1,100 Barry iTrader: 1 / 100%	did you ever consider that the filter it comes with may not be the best quality? when it comes to what's being sucked into my car, i prefer to have peace of mind. just sayin.

07-09-2009, 09:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
Ekora Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: In a VaJayJay Posts: 3,687 Neo is AZNFLUSH iTrader: 5 / 100%	ebay intake FTW

07-09-2009, 09:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
jemje2006 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: arcadia, socal Posts: 516 iTrader: 1 / 100%	total price 62.99-ebay fees-paypal fees=??? ouch, you just risk your motor.

07-09-2009, 10:10 PM	#10 (permalink)
R18-Power Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Florida Age: 17 Posts: 1,411 iTrader: 0 / 0%	My friend has had an ebay intake for almost 2 years with no problems...... they are really good..... Its just a pipe, for example you buy an AEM intake you're just buying the brand cause its just a regular pipe.... Yeah just get a good filter tho......

07-09-2009, 10:16 PM	#12 (permalink)
R18-Power Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Florida Age: 17 Posts: 1,411 iTrader: 0 / 0%	^^^ sure i also have a CAI to install from ebay..... just hadn't had time. lol

07-09-2009, 10:21 PM	#13 (permalink)
vtaaakkk!! Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Katy, Tx--San Antonio, Tx Posts: 234 iTrader: 0 / 0%	youve really got me considering this OP. thanks for the review ill check back in in a couple months

07-09-2009, 10:23 PM	#14 (permalink)
asdf Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 3,356 iTrader: 13 / 100%	do you have actual pictures? and did you happen to measure the piping size?

07-09-2009, 10:27 PM	#15 (permalink)
R18-Power Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Florida Age: 17 Posts: 1,411 iTrader: 0 / 0%	^^^ I got this vid from my friend's R18 with his ebay intake its a SRI.... YouTube - 06 Civic Lx short ram intake and weapon R header

07-09-2009, 10:31 PM	#17 (permalink)
R18-Power Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Florida Age: 17 Posts: 1,411 iTrader: 0 / 0%	^^^ If you want i can post pics of mine....

07-09-2009, 10:34 PM	#18 (permalink)
asdf Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 3,356 iTrader: 13 / 100%	everybody post their pics!! lol