{"product_id":"short-ram-air-intake-for-honda-civic-2016-2021-with-1-5l-engine-red","title":"Short Ram Air Intake for Honda Civic (2016-2021) 1.5L Engine","description":"\u003ch2\u003eUnleash the L15B7 Turbo: 2016-2021 Honda Civic 1.5L Short Ram Intake - Red\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho Is This For?\u003c\/strong\u003e Engineered for 10th Generation Honda Civic owners (EX, EX-L, Touring, and Sport Hatchback) running the 1.5L Turbo L15B7 engine who want to unlock aggressive turbo spool sounds, sharper throttle response, and a cleaner engine bay aesthetic for daily driving and spirited street use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Factory Intake Restriction:\u003c\/strong\u003e From the factory, your Civic is equipped with a restrictive plastic airbox and a dense paper filter designed more for silence than for flow. This creates a bottleneck for the L15B7 Earth Dreams engine, causing a slight delay in turbo spool-up and a disconnected feel when you mash the pedal. You’re left with a muted engine note and untapped potential hidden behind baffles and resonators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Engineering Solution:\u003c\/strong\u003e This Short Ram Air Intake replaces the entire factory assembly with a high-flow, mandrel-bent T-304 polished aluminum induction tube. By shortening the air path and using a massive, high-flow cone filter, we allow the turbocharger to pull in air with significantly less effort. The result is a 7–10% increase in horsepower and a 6–8% boost in torque, ensuring your Civic breathes deep and responds instantly to every input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Comparative Edge: Why This Beats the Competition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Power Gain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delivers measurable performance increases across the mid-to-high RPM range, unlike generic \"eBay\" kits that often cause mass airflow sensor turbulence and check engine lights.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePremium Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Constructed from lightweight, polished T-304 Aluminum which dissipates heat faster than stock plastic and won’t crack or degrade over time like inferior rubber components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServiceable Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features a washable and reusable cotton-element filter. Unlike the factory paper filter that you have to throw away every 15,000 miles, this high-flow unit can be cleaned and re-oiled for a lifetime of use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications \u0026amp; Factory Ratings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFitment\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e2016-2021 Honda Civic (Non-Si)\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eEngine Platform\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eL15B7 1.5L Turbocharged Inline-4\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFactory Ratings\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e174-180 HP \/ 162-177 lb-ft Torque\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eT-304 Polished Aluminum \/ Red Finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility \u0026amp; OEM Reference\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFits the Following Vehicles:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2016 Honda Civic 1.5L Turbo (Excluding Si)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2017 Honda Civic 1.5L Turbo (Excluding Si)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2018 Honda Civic 1.5L Turbo (Excluding Si)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2019 Honda Civic 1.5L Turbo (Excluding Si)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2020 Honda Civic 1.5L Turbo (Excluding Si)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2021 Honda Civic 1.5L Turbo (Excluding Si)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFits both Manual and Automatic (CVT) Transmissions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterchange Part Numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: monospace; font-size: 0.9em; color: #666; background-color: #f5f5f5; padding: 10px; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\nHCV-1621-15L-RED, L15B7-SRI-KIT, 2016-2021 Civic 1.5T Intake\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Performance Promise\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy with confidence.\u003c\/strong\u003e This kit is a direct bolt-on installation requiring only basic hand tools and typically takes less than an hour. By refreshing your high-mileage Civic with a high-flow induction system, you restore lost efficiency and enhance the driving experience. Backed by real automotive experts and fast shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VelocityMax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47758456422648,"sku":"DS-HON-CIV-01","price":109.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/1290\/2648\/files\/civred1__51956.1679458943.1280.1280.jpg?v=1767729561","url":"https:\/\/performancechiptuning.com\/products\/short-ram-air-intake-for-honda-civic-2016-2021-with-1-5l-engine-red","provider":"Performance Chip Tuning","version":"1.0","type":"link"}