We finally have all our prototype 2016 Honda Civic parts together for this kit. Let's briefly examine everything we have so far, starting with the airbox.

Prototype 2016 Honda Civic parts

Prototype 2016 Honda Civic parts

As we discussed in the last post, we wanted to utilize the stock air inlet as much as possible, which is why we kept an opening at the top of the airbox. The remainder of the filter enclosure is protected within the physical box, to help keep out heat. The opening on the box where the mass airflow (MAF) sensor housing sits will be lined with weather stripping not only to prevent debris from getting inside, but also to secure the housing in place and absorb any flex resulting from engine torque.

The MAF housing looks really sharp! The cuts and edges on this piece are super clean, even though this is just a prototype unit. The MAF sensor will plug right into this unit. Check it out below!

Prototype MAF housing for the 2016 Civic intake

This prototype isn't painted yet; the

Improving airflow is now a recurring theme for the stock 2015+ Mustang GT intake. In addition to finding air flow restrictions in our project to replace the entire stock intake system, we've also found several ways that a silicone induction hose for S550 drivers could improve airflow for drivers who would rather not replace their stock intakes. The stock piece is not only restrictive in size, but it also makes use of a resonator. We can make several improvements to take this induction hose design to the next level.

Stock 2015+ Mustang parts

Stock 2015+ Mustang parts

The hose itself is straightforward, except for the number of ports and attachments. We will be including those four ports in our design and will incorporate quick-disconnect fittings. Take a look at the image below.

A look at the many port attachments

To increase the amount of airflow that can travel from the airbox, we must enlarge the entire tube. This will produce give us an increase in volumetric area inside the tube. Although

We've had our Mustang GT for a good while now, and it's time to begin our development of the performance intake. We'll begin by quickly dissecting the stock system and deciding on the direction we'd like to go with our design.

Stock 2015+ Mustang GT intake

The stock intake is fairly standard; from the center-mounted throttle body, the intake tube extends toward the driver side of the engine bay and incorporates the curved design that embodies the style of that classic V8 intake.

Stock resonator and mass airflow sensor

Above is an image of the resonator. Most modern cars today have this part as a standard component attached to the intake system. Let's check out some shots of the intake system removed from the car.

Stock 2015+ Mustang GT intake

Stock 2015+ Mustang GT intake

These stock 2015+ Mustang parts must compensate for the length of the front end of this car. Since this system is located some distance from the front end, the intake has a snout that grabs air right from the front grille.

Here we have another update for our 2016 Civic intake project. This Civic has finally been put on our dyno to see how our intake performs - and we have some results to share with our Civic community! This car was tricky to dyno properly because of the continuously variable transmission (CVT), but no corners were cut during our testing. Let's jump right in!

2016 Honda Civic parts dyno testing

The CVT

2016 Honda Civic parts dyno testing

Dyno testing a car with an automatic transmission is always a bit more complex than testing a manual transmission. The ability to shift the gears manually makes it a bit easier to set up a manual transmission on the dyno. With automatic shifting, however, finding an appropriate final gear ratio is not a simple task.

A continuously variable transmission (CVT), has a continuous range of effective gear ratios. The gear changes are more seamless than in a conventional mechanical transmission, which has a limited number of gear ratios. With a CVT design, the angular

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R&D is complete and we've started producing our first batch of silicone induction hose kits!

While this process takes place we are launching a discounted pre-sale for those interested in picking up this awesome induction hose.

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MSRP: $150.00

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• Direct fit for the 2003-2006 Nissan 350Z
• Up to 4 whp / 6 wtq gains over the stock rubber induction hose
• Installs in under 30 minutes
• Fits with the stock air intake system or Mishimoto Performance Air Intake
• Installs with no tuning necessary
• 5-Ply Silicone construction for added durability and long service life
• Silicone hose reinforced with steel rings to prevent collapse
• Pre-installed CNC connector provides a quick and easy installation
• Fits a wide range of Nissan / Infiniti vehicles with the VQ35DE engine
• Available in black, blue, or red
• Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty

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It's now time to test fit our prototype 350Z intake hose to verify fitment. If any changes are needed to enhance or ease the installation process, now is the time to do so.

Mishimoto silicone 350Z intake hose installed

We have a slight adjustment to make on the length of the CCV hose connection, but otherwise, our 350Z intake hose mounted nicely.

Mishimoto silicone 350Z induction hose installed

Dyno Testing

Power gains from an intake hose can vary from one vehicle to the next. This typically depends on the existence of any restrictions within the stock hose. To test for power gains, we set up our 350Z test vehicle on our Dynapack™ for a few pulls.

Check out the video compilation from our runs. VQ sounds are always welcome in the shop!

Dyno Results

Each 350Z induction hose setup was on the vehicle for numerous runs until we were able to produce three consistent pulls. We took an average of the three pulls to create the final plot for each setup. This process reduces variables from testing

We've got another awesome project in the works for the 8th-generation Honda Civic Si! Our recently released performance intake system received great feedback from customers, but it also identified an additional need for intake system components. We decided to develop a Civic Si induction hose made from silicone to replace the stock rubber unit.

Stock Civic Si Induction Hose

Before jumping into the design of our prototype hose, check out a few shots of the stock unit.

Stock Honda Civic parts

Stock Honda Civic parts

The stock hose directs airflow coming through the airbox/mass air flow (MAF) housing to the throttle body. This hose has quite a unique route around engine bay components. Two separate flex joints on this piece allow for the engine movement. These areas of the hose are typically prone to cracking and splitting from oil saturation and extended exposure to heat. This hose features two crankcase ventilation (CCV) connection points that will need to be replicated on our design to