[caspertl]

Hey. I'm looking for an air intake for my 2007 1.8 5dr Civic with the R18A2 engine.

However the market is very limited... I need a air filter with a full lid to cover it up for MOT inspections in Denmark...

Here is my idea: I found the MST intake for Gen 9 civic 1.8...

Honda Civic Gen 9 1.8 Intake System 2012-2015 (HD-CI901

Features＊Enlarged intake pipe＊4" air filter＊Improved throttle response＊More aggressive and sporty induction sound＊Black powder coated inlet pipe and heat shield＊Easy to maintain DRY cone air filterFitsHonda Civic Gen 9 1.8 Intake

www.mst-performance.com

I realize that the engine is the same as the Gen 8... So would the air intake fit my Gen 8?

 

[Relic]

Thats a US model engine bay. Different layout/design/space.
You'd want side by side comparison/pics of the engine bay before buying that.
Must be more than one cold air intake.
Try skunk 2, weapon r, takeda attack ?

 

[caspertl]

Thats a US model engine bay. Different layout/design/space.
You'd want side by side comparison/pics of the engine bay before buying that.
Must be more than one cold air intake.
Try skunk 2, weapon r, takeda attack ?

I will try to compare.

I can't find a single CAI for the euro mk8 Civic that's not an open filter layout (illegal in my country). There must be a lid/cover.

 

[Wilmo]

why not try to find an HKS panel filter, straight swap for the original but breathes better.
this is the part you want, not sure if this supplier is still live though:

HKS 70017-AH012 - Honda Civic MK8 (05-12) 1.8L Various Fitments - HKS Super Hybrid Filter

Fits:Honda Civic MK 8 (05-12) R18A1

monstermotorsport.com

 

[Relic]

I will try to compare.

I can't find a single CAI for the euro mk8 Civic that's not an open filter layout (illegal in my country). There must be a lid/cover.

Theres K&N apollo systems...among others...

K&N Universal Apollo Closed Air Intake System Now Available in Silver, Red and Blue

K&N has released three new universal closed intake systems (CIS) for its Apollo line of air induction kits. These are for use with normally aspired engines up to 250BHP and turbo engines up to 350BHP. They are designed to increase power while providi

www.knfilters.com

There is also BMC CDA.

ACOTASP-24 - Air Intake Systems OTA | BMC AIRFILTERS

It is a complete kit for engine air aspiration and filtration. This device is mainly composed of an oval-shaped air box in carbon fibre containing a cylindrical air filter with dynamic inlet. OTA kit totally replaces the original car filtration box (stock air-box). "WP" stays for Waterproof, the...

www.bmcairfilters.com

Cant give any rating, but they are true enclosed cold air intakes.
BMC ACOTASP-24 is available on amazon

 

[caspertl]

Theres K&N apollo systems...among others...

K&N Universal Apollo Closed Air Intake System Now Available in Silver, Red and Blue

K&N has released three new universal closed intake systems (CIS) for its Apollo line of air induction kits. These are for use with normally aspired engines up to 250BHP and turbo engines up to 350BHP. They are designed to increase power while providi

www.knfilters.com

There is also BMC CDA.

ACOTASP-24 - Air Intake Systems OTA | BMC AIRFILTERS

It is a complete kit for engine air aspiration and filtration. This device is mainly composed of an oval-shaped air box in carbon fibre containing a cylindrical air filter with dynamic inlet. OTA kit totally replaces the original car filtration box (stock air-box). "WP" stays for Waterproof, the...

www.bmcairfilters.com

Cant give any rating, but they are true enclosed cold air intakes.
BMC ACOTASP-24 is available on amazon

That's great. Thanks! I will def. take a look at that universal CAI K&N Apollo... Or even go for the (very expensive) BMC!

 

[Relic]

Unless you can do something about the MAF sensor in the airbox with a MAF tube/adaptor + silicon that wont need ECU recalibration, the BMC might be the sensible option.

 

[caspertl]

Unless you can do something about the MAF sensor in the airbox with a MAF tube/adaptor + silicon that wont need ECU recalibration, the BMC might be the sensible option.

Can you explain what you mean by that? There is a mount for the MAF sensor on the BMC but not on the K&N?

 

[Relic]

Can you explain what you mean by that? There is a mount for the MAF sensor on the BMC but not on the K&N?

Doesnt lool like the apollo, being a universal kit, comes with a MAF sensor housing.
You can of course get a MAF housing of the required size from many places.
But the MAF sensor is tuned for a specific housing length, path, inner diameter.
The universal kits are left for you to route and make work.
Thats fine if you can get a remap to get the MAF sensor recalibrated (which it may not need if you're lucky).
But a bad MAF reading would mean running rich or lean when out of closed loop.

I think K&N might do the 57i among others that might be a car specific kit.
Some of their other enclosed kits are £500+, so they wanna be.
But they dont make finding the model specific details easy for these.
Look on their website for the other enclosed kits they do now.

 

[caspertl]

Doesnt lool like the apollo, being a universal kit, comes with a MAF sensor housing.
You can of course get a MAF housing of the required size from many places.
But the MAF sensor is tuned for a specific housing length, path, inner diameter.
The universal kits are left for you to route and make work.
Thats fine if you can get a remap to get the MAF sensor recalibrated (which it may not need if you're lucky).
But a bad MAF reading would mean running rich or lean when out of closed loop.

I think K&N might do the 57i among others that might be a car specific kit.
Some of their other enclosed kits are £500+, so they wanna be.
But they dont make finding the model specific details easy for these.
Look on their website for the other enclosed kits they do now.

I see.. Thanks!

I like parts that are bolt on plug'n'play So I might stick with the BMC ACOTASP-24. They look and sound pretty good on the videos. But I can't seem to find out if these are compatible with the car's MAF sensor? I don't want to screw something up without sensors or having trouble with check engine lights...