2007 Intake/Exhaust

[lukasd2009]

I have a 2007 CRV 2WD LX. I am having a lot of trouble finding a cold air intake, or an exaust system. I'm not to knowledgeable in car stuff, but I have to start somewhere. I want to increase the preformace in some way and this seems to be the best way to do it. I was thinking maybe a flowmaster?

[lizzurd]

I have a 2007 CRV 2WD LX. I am having a lot of trouble finding a cold air intake, or an exaust system. I'm not to knowledgeable in car stuff, but I have to start somewhere. I want to increase the preformace in some way and this seems to be the best way to do it. I was thinking maybe a flowmaster?


I have been doing some searching myself and it looks like your in the same boat as the guys over on the Element site look for intakes for 2007 E's....Some companies are said be be in prototype stages for the Element but i haven't heard anything about one for a CRV yet....the problem seems to be the MAF sensor.

[lukasd2009]

This might sound dumb but it looks like a cold air intake for a 2006 Crv would fit to me.

[lizzurd]

This might sound dumb but it looks like a cold air intake for a 2006 Crv would fit to me.

Unfortunately it won't...the 2006 CRV doesnt have a MAF (mass airflow sensor) so unless you mod something up there isn't a spot to mount the MAF from the 2007.

[lukasd2009]

Dang, that sucks. What about the flowmasters. http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/search/?N=10608+1631+4294966887+5835

I have no idea which one is right for my car, and how to put it in.

[tsmithvt]

A word of caution. I have NO direct experience with the K&N type cold air intakes and filters but I have read many posts in this and other forums that seriously question their worth. After doing my research, I decided that these after market systems were not worth the money and, in fact, they added some risk for a V that is a daily driver. (MY PERSONAL OPINION ONLY);)

[lizzurd]

Dang, that sucks. What about the flowmasters. http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/search/?N=10608+1631+4294966887+5835

I have no idea which one is right for my car, and how to put it in.


Your best best would be to consult a performance exhaust shop....they would need determine the correct muffler and do a custom install including new pipes and muffler.

[lukasd2009]

How much might that cost me and how long would it take?

[lizzurd]

How much might that cost me and how long would it take?

That would depend on which muffler you choose and the shop that installs it.

[dbaudio]

Mugen has an axle-back exhaust for the Gen3 V. Check out Kingmotorsports(dot)com for more info.

[modifyouride.com]

There are plenty of mufflers out in the market.
Can someone get measurements, of the stock muffler, and tubing diameters, and I can offer a recommendation for an aftermarket performance muffler.

[cderalow]

personally, i'd go for the Mugen Sport one, but that's just me... and at $800 it's hard to justify for most people

[jeprox]

be careful with intakes.
for some cars, installing intake causes the CEL (check engine light) to come on.

[hkxstyle]

KN drop in filter would be the next best thing. I used to have an s2000 and alot of people just simply change out the OEM filters and are happy with it. Im going to head towards that direction.

As for exhaust, Im looking in Fujitsubo exhausts. www.fujitsubo.co.jp
I know a couple of distributors and they have made fujitsubo exhaust for older CR-V models.

[LIBERATOR]

Well i dont know about the 3rd gen crv's but ive got a CAI on my 2nd gen and its runnin excellent. Dont really know about all this "K&N may harm the car" jazz about filtration vs.flow, but for me i get the best of both!

[silvercrv]

I tried to design a intake for the 07 08 crv today. A close friend owns a machine shop and can weld and fabricate anything. The major concern was making sure the diameter of the piping and height of the base for the MAF sensor would be the same to avoid any CELs going of. After all the hassle it seems to not be worth to pursue, since once it is completed the airfilter would be close to the exhaust side of the engine which defeats the purpose. I drove thru some heavy rain today and noticed how wet the engine compartment gets. I personally was not intrested in a aftermarket intake for my V but was willing to use it for a prototype. I would recomend to stay with the factory set up it is nice and quiet.

[electric V]

1) Air intakes are fairly loud usually a plus to most people

2) Short ram intakes are safer but yield less power. Short Ram Intakes are usually installed next to the motor and they are protected by the other components in the engin bay while a long ram hangs underneath the car and can easily suck up water.

3) If you get a long ram intake that get the AEM Air Bypass Valve so if the end of the intake gets splashed than the bypass valve would protect your motor.

4) I read on a Acura CL Forum that it is fairly easy to build your own air intake system. NOTE: I HAVE NEVER DONE THIS

The correct term for an engin that was ruined by an intake is called HYDROLOCK. Hydrolock happens when a motor inhales water and when enough water gets sucked through into the motor it will lock up the pistons because the water does not compress like an Air Fuel mixture. this can result in thousands of dollars in dammage and possibly the dammage could be more than the worth of your car. Hydrolock usually happens when someone drives through a large puddle, crashes into a lake or other large body of water, or if the driver is muddin off road and drives through water.

[silvercrv]

The main concern with the short intake is the MAF issue and CELs. Making a CAI for the 07 08 V would be very challenging because the amount of turns that it would take and the the space is at a premium for a smooth hassle free design.

Making an intake is typically not very difficult on previous Honda engines but the new MAF sensor location is a bit of a pain.

[OMEGAMAN]

Here's mine

[tsmithvt]

It appears from the pictures that you are pulling intake air from both the engine compartment and the OEM (grill) inlet. Is this the case? Just curious.:rolleyes:

[silvercrv]

Here's mine


I looked around with some popular vendors and did not find anyone who carried it, that was why I tried to make one myself. Who did you buy it from? Is it for the CRV specifically or for the Element and happens to fit the CRV?
:eek:

[OMEGAMAN]

It appears from the pictures that you are pulling intake air from both the engine compartment and the OEM (grill) inlet. Is this the case? Just curious.:rolleyes:

Yes, until I find a enclosed filter housing

[OMEGAMAN]

I looked around with some popular vendors and did not find anyone who carried it, that was why I tried to make one myself. Who did you buy it from? Is it for the CRV specifically or for the Element and happens to fit the CRV?
:eek:

I'm using a AEM short ram that made for the 2006 civic si, and if you check the AEM web site, the 2007 civic si CAI might work with some modification.

[silvercrv]

I'm using a AEM short ram that made for the 2006 civic si, and if you check the AEM web site, the 2007 civic si CAI might work with some modification.

Great job, looks like it was made for the V.:)

[OMEGAMAN]

Great job, looks like it was made for the V.:)

Thanks, it's all a matter of research. When I installed my Throttle Body Spacer, I spent a couple of days looking in to seeing if it would fit, and I still ran into a snag.

[sleeksilver]

1) Air intakes are fairly loud usually a plus to most people

2) Short ram intakes are safer but yield less power. Short Ram Intakes are usually installed next to the motor and they are protected by the other components in the engin bay while a long ram hangs underneath the car and can easily suck up water.

3) If you get a long ram intake that get the AEM Air Bypass Valve so if the end of the intake gets splashed than the bypass valve would protect your motor.

4) I read on a Acura CL Forum that it is fairly easy to build your own air intake system. NOTE: I HAVE NEVER DONE THIS

The correct term for an engin that was ruined by an intake is called HYDROLOCK. Hydrolock happens when a motor inhales water and when enough water gets sucked through into the motor it will lock up the pistons because the water does not compress like an Air Fuel mixture. this can result in thousands of dollars in dammage and possibly the dammage could be more than the worth of your car. Hydrolock usually happens when someone drives through a large puddle, crashes into a lake or other large body of water, or if the driver is muddin off road and drives through water.

You need a lot more water than just a splash to hydrolock your motor. I've run a CAI on two lowered vehicles for almost 200K combined and I've never had a problem. Keep in mind the filter has to be SUBMERGED in order for it to suck up enough water to make a difference, the filter would be at least 15" off the ground on the CR-V.