{"product_id":"hks-racing-suction-intake-09-13-honda-fit-ge8","title":"HKS Racing Suction Intake for 09-13 Honda Fit GE8","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo ECU Reset Required \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat Shield Keeps Intake Air Cool \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTorque Gains From 2,000-3,000 RPM \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot CARB Legal \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#Description\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#VehicleFitment\"\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#TechnicalData\"\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#InstallGuide\"\u003eInstall Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\n\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"Description\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHKS Racing Suction Intake Kit (70020-AH101) - 2009-2013 Honda Fit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe GE8 Fit uses a corrugated rubber hose between the airbox and the throttle body, and corrugated means turbulent. HKS replaces it with polished aluminum, adds a heat shield to keep radiator heat out of the intake, and gives the L15A a genuinely better induction note. No tuning required, which makes this one of the few real bolt-ons on this platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eNo ECU Reset Required\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWorth leading with, because it's unusual on an intake this involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe design doesn't affect air flow sensor output, which means your ECU reads what it expects and nothing needs recalibrating. Fit it and drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn a Fit that's a meaningful advantage. Tuning options on this platform are limited and expensive relative to the car, so a modification that works without one is worth more here than it would be on a Civic Si.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhere The Gain Actually Is\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHKS is specific about this, and it's the right target for the car.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe gain shows up as \u003cstrong\u003eincreased torque between 2,000 and 3,000 rpm\u003c\/strong\u003e, plus improvement at the top end. That low-to-mid range is where you spend nearly all your time in a Fit, so it translates directly into drivability rather than a peak number you'd only see on a dyno.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA 1.5 liter naturally aspirated engine doesn't have torque to spare. Improving what it has in the range you actually use is more valuable than chasing horsepower it was never going to make.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy The Rubber Hose Is The Problem\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLook at the factory intake path and you'll see a flexible corrugated hose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHonda uses it because it's cheap and it tolerates engine movement. What it isn't is good for airflow. Every ridge creates turbulence, and turbulent air moves through a tube considerably worse than smooth air does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReplacing it with polished aluminum removes that restriction entirely. The engine draws clean air rather than disturbed air, and that's where the efficiency gain comes from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Heat Shield Does Real Work\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn intake only helps if it's drawing cool air, and the Fit's engine bay is compact with the radiator sitting close by.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe included insulator blocks heat radiating off the engine and radiator from reaching the filter. Cooler air is denser air, which means better combustion and power that holds up on a hot day rather than fading in traffic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat's the difference between an intake that works on paper and one that works in July.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIt Looks The Part\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Fit engine bay is not a visually interesting place, and polished aluminum piping changes that considerably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlong with the sound, it's a real part of why people fit these. The induction note is noticeably sportier than the factory setup, which on a car this quiet is a welcome change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eNot CARB Legal\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWorth stating plainly. This is not CARB certified, which means it can't legally be used on a vehicle registered in California or other CARB-regulated states.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're in one of those states and the car needs to pass inspection, this isn't the right part regardless of how well it works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's In The Kit\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSuper Power Flow air filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePolished aluminum suction pipe\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e90 degree intake elbow\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHeat shield\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCouplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eFitment\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e2009-2013 Honda Fit (GE8), L15A, front wheel drive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe GE8 generation ran through 2013 in the US and 2014 in Canada, so Canadian 2014 cars are covered as well. Part number 70020-AH101.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWho Should Run This\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is for the GE8 owner who wants a real intake upgrade without a tune and without a tuning bill that costs more than the part. Torque where you actually use it, a better sound, and an engine bay that looks like someone cared. Check your state's emissions requirements, bolt it on, and enjoy it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFits:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2009-2013 Honda Fit (GE8) in the US, 2009-2014 in Canada. L15A, front wheel drive. \u003cstrong\u003ePart number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70020-AH101. \u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Super Power Flow filter, polished aluminum suction pipe, 90 degree elbow, heat shield, and couplers. \u003cstrong\u003eTuning:\u003c\/strong\u003e no ECU reset required. \u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e not CARB legal, not for use in California or other CARB-regulated states.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \n\u003cli id=\"VehicleFitment\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003e2009-2014 Honda Fit*\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e*2014 Model Year is Canadian Market Only\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\u003cli id=\"TechnicalData\"\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cli id=\"InstallGuide\"\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"HKS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47604032602146,"sku":"HKS-70020-AH101","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2218\/5701\/files\/19848330.png?v=1789491631","url":"https:\/\/www.hybrid-racing.com\/products\/hks-racing-suction-intake-09-13-honda-fit-ge8","provider":"Hybrid Racing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}