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  1. Smooth Airflow For The 8th-Gen. Mishimoto Civic Si Induction Hose R&D

    Smooth Airflow For The 8th-Gen. Mishimoto Civic Si Induction Hose R&D

    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

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  2. 2012+ Honda Civic Si Induction Hose Development

    2012+ Honda Civic Si Induction Hose Development

    If you follow our engineering blog you may have noticed some recent attention on the 8th-generation Civic Si. Well, we aren't making a push for just this generation. We also want to dive into the 9th-generation and develop some unique new parts to improve this awesome car.

    Our first project will be quite simple: to produce a Civic Si induction hose that replaces the stock rubber unit. This upgrade provides improved durability as well as pleasing aesthetics for those seeking some engine bay style. We have seen slight power increases with intake hoses developed in the past, so we will be dyno testing our component to bust any myths around power gains.

    Stock Civic Si Induction Hose

    Stock Honda Civic parts
    Stock Honda Civic parts

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  3. 8th Generation Civic Si Intake Development, Part 3: Final Product Design

    8th Generation Civic Si Intake Development, Part 3: Final Product Design

    Interested in purchasing our new Civic Si intake system? Check out more details on our product page linked below!

    Mishimoto Honda Civic Si Performance Air Intake

    Our last write-up for this Civic Si intake included our dyno testing results as well as some insight into our use of 3D printing for rapid prototyping. Since then, we've tweaked our design to provide flawless fitment and we've constructed a final prototype. The last box to check on our list is a final fitment verification and road testing. Our test vehicle owner will be putting some additional road miles on the car and will offer his opinion of the improved intake sound. Soon we will have a new addition to our line of Honda Civic Si parts!

    Final Prototype

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  4. 8th Generation Honda Civic Si Intake Development, Part 2: Dyno Testing and Results

    8th Generation Honda Civic Si Intake Development, Part 2: Dyno Testing and Results

    Interested in purchasing our new Civic Si intake system? Check out more details on our product page linked below!

    Mishimoto Honda Civic Si Performance Air Intake

    Now that we had a functional prototype, it was time to perform some dyno testing to ensure that we were on target for producing a power-adding intake system. The dyno results would provide some base-line data so we could move forward with refining our intake design.

    Dyno Runs

    We quickly strapped the Si onto our Dynojet in preparation for our day of testing.

    Honda Civic strapped to Dynojet for intake testing
    Honda Civic strapped to Dynojet for intake testing
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  5. 8th Generation Civic Si Intake Development, Part 1: Prototype Design

    8th Generation Civic Si Intake Development, Part 1: Prototype Design

    Interested in purchasing our new Civic Si intake system? Check out more details on our product page linked below!

    Mishimoto Honda Civic Si Performance Air Intake

    Stock Si engine bay
    Stock Si engine bay

    With a K-series power plant, 6-speed manual transmission, and a limited slip differential, the Si is a great choice as a fun commuter that can double as an autocross machine on the weekends. As with any performance vehicle, more power is always on the minds of enthusiasts. Mishimoto has been working to develop brand-new intake systems for a variety of vehicles, and the 8th generation was next on our list for some R&D.

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