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Old 08-09-2010, 01:51 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by lunarhighway View Post
gillblock, full or partially, seems the best thing to start with.

an undertray might be a better and even less visible alternative to an airdam extention and not that difficult to make.

i'm curently running a warm air intake that mixes warm air with the normal air.

it works great for economy but it does reduce top power, so that mod might work for a "bigger" engine

personally with your commute i'd go for the most aerodynamic car you can find with a tall gearing. even if it's a little heavier or hasn't got the smalles engine. (all relative)

what sort of milage would you like to achieve?
I am looking 50 mpg ish, have you ever thought about putting a remote flapper valve on your warm air intake so when you are looking for more power you can switch it to a second filter in a colder area? could probably salvage one out of a cars ducting at the scrap yard and operate it off a cable pull?

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Originally Posted by bestclimb View Post
A 4th-6th gen civic would be my choice if I was looking for another econo ride.

CRX hf, civic vx or hx.
I also have a 8th gen Civic but its my wife's and I don't want to run up the warranty on it. The HF,VX, or HX are not available in Canada to my knowledge sorry to say.
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