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We are moving along with the intake project! Last time, we talked about the stock system and our goals for this project. Now, we will show you our process for assembling a prototype that we can test and analyze results from. Let's jump right in!

Once our engineers finalize a design, the proposed idea gets modeled in 3D modeling software. The next step is to make the idea a physical reality. We have an awesome machine called a waterjet that can cut almost anything with pinpoint accuracy using a mixture of high pressure water and abrasive material. We upload our design to the waterjet through computer software, "telling" it exactly what we want to cut. The machine takes care of the rest! We just sit back and watch as our prototype gets crafted out of a big sheet of any metal we place inside the machine - in this case, steel.

Prototype 2016 Honda Civic parts ready for the waterjet process

Prototype 2016 Honda Civic parts in the waterjet process

Once the parts are ready, we pull them out of

Some exciting news in the Mishimoto garage - we have finally been graced with a brand new 2016 Honda Civic with the 1.5L turbo engine! We have planned our R&D process for the design of a performance intake and we are starting this project by dissecting the stock system so we can learn as much as possible. Let's jump right in!

The Stock Intake

2016 Honda Civic Parts undergoing inspection

Honda has done an excellent job with their new Earth Dreams 1.5L motor. This turbocharged engine has a power output rated at an impressive 174hp, which is a nice amount of power for this new-age Civic. We are very excited about this chassis and we are eager to dig in and develop an awesome intake that will provide easy bolt-on power. Let's check out some shots of the stock system on the car.

Stock 2016 Civic intake

Stock 2016 Civic intake

Stock 2016 Civic intake

The intake has simple routing, but the system is more complex than you might think - we will get to that in a bit. You'll notice that part of the

We are moving fast with this project! We have now talked about the differences and significance between two types of fuel injection, evaluated the stock system and began designing a bracket with our neat waterjet. We have also dived into the specifics of how our catch can works. Now, we have a working prototype that we have mounted onto our loaner Civic.

We decided to go ahead and use the open space right behind passenger side of the motor that would conveniently place our catch can around the PCV ports. This will lighten any complexities in the hose routing.

Area where we will place prototype Civic catch can

Area where we will place prototype Civic catch can

The bracket has been fabricated so all we needed to do was give it a little bit of paint to match the color of our can.

2016 Honda Civic parts

Our prototype design will have the bracket attach directly behind the pictured bracket that is holding an oil line. Check it out installed below!

Prototype 2016 Honda Civic parts installed