intake pipe substitution, what to use?

[b16Civic]

Alright guys I have a 98 honda civic dx stock with stock motor and I just bought the air filter, and i want the metal arm pipe (the intake), but i dont want to buy one and so i was woundering what metal piping could i use instead of of one from a manufaturer like k+n? i just need the metal piece. So is there something i could use? some type of metal piping and would it work just like one from a manufacturer? what i mean is i want it to give me a little more power than if i just put the filter in place for the airbox with the stock plastic arm. What could i use? what material? how thick? and where could i get it. also i would need to bend it and cut it,but thats no problem. i juat want it to give me more power than just sticking it on to the stock plastick intake.I was thinking some thing like the piping they use on the exhausts for trucks, but i want something that wikll work. anyway thanks and let me know.

[CivicSpoon]

Why not just buy a cheap one off of e-bay? Something like this: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=38634
Only $36 shipped. but an intake alone isn't going to give you much power, if any. It will give you more throttle response over anything else.

[jembr325]

There are a lot of mods for the intake and it really depends whether you want a cheap fix or want the spend the money. Remember that a cheap fix can lead to problems in the future.

Suggestions:

1. You can remove the resonator and put in a basic K&N filter which will do the same thing as a high flow intake. This is a great cheap fix for those who plan on running in dry weather but you have the same problem as most cold air intakes -- bringing moisture in the engine. A plus is that it sould like a formula one car.

2. A basic cold air induction system. (can be expensive for quality). Downside is moisture problems. I found out I had internal engine rust after 80K.

3. A short high flow induction system. This is probably the best for all weather driving.

As for trying to find cheap aluminum tubing, unless you fabricate metal you are out of luck.

Go for a K&N style short Ram intake with a rubber cover to protect the intake from moisture in rainy conditions.

Good luck.