I have the ability to make my own cold air intake and all it will cost is a new filter. what are some other things i can do to help it without removing the interior. I don't plan on getting fancy because it would cost more than the car is worth. Every fender on the car has a dent and the center of the roof forms a nice puddle even though you don't see a dent. I'm on a $200 budget so I am very limited.
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1. cold air intakes do not increase power - the majority of them hurt performance
2. speed costs money, there is nothing you can do for $200 that will significantly increase power
3. use the money to do proper maintenance so you have a reliable vehicle.
Shy Vang
Faster don't come cheap bro. To get gains that you can feel, you need at least 8K to get 100HP or more. Street legal cold air intakes, headers & exhaust cost more then an arm & a leg. And in the end you only end up with an extra 20-25HP.
Shawn d
BalloonR is right - the CAI will just ruin your overall performance. The car is an old Civic - just love it for what it is and enjoy the handling. Save your money from those gimmicky performance enhancers that do nothing.