Over time, PRL has established itself as the go-to place for Honda and
Acura performance. Our engineers have devoted substantial time to harnessing
maximum power from this platform. We leave no stone unturned in our quest
for performance, delivering top-notch and high-performing parts. With the
introduction of the High Volume Intake System, we're proud to have raised
the bar for Air Intake Systems for the FL5 and DE5 platforms.
The development of the High Volume Intake System for the DE5 Acura
Integra and FL5 Civic Type-R platform is complete. We have applied what we
learned from our FK8 HVI and made significant improvements to the
construction, materials, and overall design resulting in an Intake that
rivals the best options on the market. Our DE5 Integra Type-S High Volume
Intake system uses a 6" cone filter and an HDPE rotomolded air box. This air
box uses the factory air duct and seal for optimal airflow and heat-soak
reduction.
The factory rubber inlet connects to the box and extends over the core
support. This rubber duct seals to the hood and channels air into the airbox
via a duct in front of the radiator support. Our experience with the FK8
taught us the importance of keeping these cars cool during hard driving.
Third-party testing revealed a 10-20hp loss when the hood is closed,
indicating that the factory duct is a point of restriction. In response, we
developed the secondary duct to address this issue of air starvation.
With this integration we maximized the opening size to be as large as
possible, along with the secondary duct eliminating any restrictions
associated with airflow into the box. As a result, there is a 133% increase
in airflow over the OE unit. It is no secret that a more freely breathing
engine produces more power. In order to maintain this free-breathing design
throughout the entire intake system, we have also included our typical
stepped silicone design which matches each piece of silicone to each
connection point. This ensures a smooth transition between all intake
components and minimizes intake tract resistance.
As with all intakes produced by PRL, our primary objective is to provide
a factory-like fuel trim for optimal drivability. We dedicated considerable
time to designing what we believe to be the best intake system/MAF housing
on the market. We are confident that our High Volume Intake System for the
DE5 and FL5 platform will exceed your expectations, delivering the
performance and quality that has become synonymous with the name PRL.