this is a question for someone who is familiar with car mods

accordmaniac · 12-17-04, 08:15

ok i was thinking of getting a cold air intake and i drive an auto so i was wondering if it matters if the listing for the item says manual only i heard it doesn't matter but i can't find one for auto that i can afford.so i want someone who is more experienced's opinion.

White95Max · 12-17-04, 08:29

The engine may be the same but there may be different parts in the engine bay associated with the different trannies.

accordmaniac · 12-17-04, 08:32

also will installing a cold air intake void new car warranty?

White95Max · 12-17-04, 08:40

I've heard it go both ways on that question. If you need to take your car in for service, just put the stock intake back on. I can take my CAI off in about 5 minutes, and put the stock one back in in maybe 20 minutes.

Scottwax · 12-17-04, 08:43

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Originally posted by accordmaniac
also will installing a cold air intake void new car warranty?

Only if they can prove that it is what caused the problem. Just save your stock intake like Paul suggested.

I am in the same boat. The cold air intakes for the 626 V6 only fits the manual transmission cars. Not sure what the differences are. You can make it fit but there are some modifications that have to be made.

accordmaniac · 12-17-04, 08:46

do you feel a power gain from you cold air intake, cause i heard you really can't feel the power but it makes a cool sound and that is partly what i'm going for.

White95Max · 12-17-04, 08:48

Isn't there an Accord forum where your question could be easily answered?
It sounds like you are looking at a CAI on Ebay. You could always email the seller to ask the question. They obviously know that there is a fitment issue with the manual vs auto.

accordmaniac · 12-17-04, 08:51

good suggestion

Andrew ACR 2 · 12-17-04, 10:16

If it says for manual only then you should not buy it for a auto. Cold air intakes will vary on each car for the amount of power they will give. On a typical stock Neon they will give from 3-5hp . I would go with a underdrive pulley first. That should give you 8-10 HP.If you go with a cold intake first also look for a better muffer.As stated before check the accord board.Make sure your basic tune items are good to go first i.e. plugs,wires,dist cap.the dealer cannot say blame a bad transmission on a cold air intake etc It is the law.

White95Max · 12-17-04, 11:10

Yeah I upgraded to a chrome straight-through muffler to improve the outward flow from the engine before I improved the inward flow into the engine.
It enhanced the appearance of the back of the car too.

du3ce · 12-17-04, 11:15

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Originally posted by White95Max
Isn't there an Accord forum where your question could be easily answered?

www.v6p.net

rjstaaf · 12-18-04, 05:26

Personally I think CAIs are a huge waist of money. Typically any gains from them are due to the less restrictive than stock air filter that comes with them.