{"product_id":"cold-air-intake-for-honda-prelude-1992-1996-2-2l-2-3l","title":"Cold Air Intake for Honda Prelude (1992-1996) 2.2L 2.3L","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: clamp(18px, 3vw, 21px); margin-bottom: 15px; line-height: 1.3;\"\u003eHigh-Flow Cold Air Intake for 1992-1996 Honda Prelude (BB1 \/ BB2 \/ BA8)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it Does:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Cold Air Intake replaces the restrictive factory airbox and corrugated ducting on the 1992-1996 Prelude to streamline airflow, reduce vacuum drop, and sharpen throttle response across low and mid RPM bands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Stock Honda Prelude Intake Restriction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactory induction tracts on \u003cstrong\u003eBB1\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eBB2\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eBA8\u003c\/strong\u003e chassis utilize narrow, multi-chambered Helmholtz resonator boxes coupled with corrugated rubber hosing. Designed strictly for noise attenuation, these internal chambers generate turbulent boundary layer separation, restricting incoming air velocity. Over decades of heat cycling, the stock rubber bellows become brittle, split, and introduce unmetered air leaks downstream of the filter housing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Engineering Solution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis short-ram configuration replaces factory baffling with a mandrel-bent \u003cstrong\u003eT-304 aluminum\u003c\/strong\u003e intake pipe. The smooth, polished internal surface minimizes aerodynamic drag, promoting laminar flow into the throttle body. Engineered with an open-element washable and reusable dry cone filter, this setup maximizes surface area for filtration without oil migration risks, providing an estimated 7-10% horsepower and 6-8% torque increase alongside an aggressive induction note under wide-open throttle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 x Polished T-304 Aluminum Intake Pipe\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 x Washable, Reusable High-Flow Dry Cone Air Filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMounting Brackets and Installation Hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-size: 14px; min-width: 300px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eFitment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e1992-1996 Honda Prelude\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eEngine \/ Chassis\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eH22A1, H23A1, F22A1 \/ BB1, BB2, BA8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eStock Output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e135-190 hp \/ 142-158 lb-ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eReplaces OEM Part #\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1992-1996 Honda Prelude S 2.2L L4 (F22A1)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1992-1996 Honda Prelude Si 2.3L L4 (H23A1)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1993-1996 Honda Prelude VTEC 2.2L L4 (H22A1)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions \u0026amp; Fitment Warnings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes this fit the BB1 \/ BB2 Prelude?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this is a direct bolt-on fit for 1992-1996 Honda Prelude models equipped with the 2.2L (\u003cstrong\u003eF22A1\u003c\/strong\u003e\/\u003cstrong\u003eH22A1\u003c\/strong\u003e) or 2.3L (\u003cstrong\u003eH23A1\u003c\/strong\u003e) naturally aspirated 4-cylinder engines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes this intake require an aftermarket ECU tune?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, this intake functions reliably with factory fuel mapping and OEM vacuum routing without triggering check engine lights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Honda Tuning Caliber\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolden-era Honda DOHC and SOHC platforms rely heavily on volumetric efficiency. Upgrading to a free-flowing intake tract removes structural bottlenecks to let your engine breathe freely and deliver an unmistakable high-RPM induction sound.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VelocityMax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67574222291192,"sku":"DS-E9E5ZP16O","price":69.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/1290\/2648\/files\/cold-air-intake-for-honda-prelude-1992-1996-2-2l-2-3l-1.jpg?v=1791172422","url":"https:\/\/performancechiptuning.com\/de\/products\/cold-air-intake-for-honda-prelude-1992-1996-2-2l-2-3l","provider":"Performance Chip Tuning","version":"1.0","type":"link"}