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PRODUCT DETAILS
Injen SP Short Ram Intake - 2016-2021 Honda Civic 2.0L NA (10th Gen)
The factory airbox on the 10th-gen 2.0 Civic is built quiet and restrictive, and the naturally aspirated 2.0 responds well to breathing better. This Injen SP short ram opens it up: more airflow, an aggressive induction tone, and no tune required. It's made in the USA from 6061-T6 aluminum, comes with a heat shield to keep intake temps down, and it's offered in a couple of finishes. Below is the honest rundown, including how a short ram stacks up against a cold air intake, so you get the right one for what you want.
Short Ram Or Cold Air Intake?
Most people search "cold air intake" for any performance intake, but the two designs are different and it's worth knowing which this is before you buy.
A cold air intake relocates the filter down into the fender, away from the engine, chasing the coolest air it can get, at the cost of a more involved install and some water-ingestion risk if you hit standing water. A short ram like this one keeps the filter in the engine bay on a shorter, straighter, less restrictive path to the throttle body. It flows freely, it sounds more aggressive, and it uses a heat shield to block engine-bay heat off the filter instead of relocating it.
On the 10th-gen 2.0, the short ram is the popular pick: simpler to install, strong flow, a louder induction note, and the heat shield handles intake temps without the complexity of a full cold-air setup. If you specifically want the filter in the fender, that's a different product. If you want a strong, great-sounding intake that bolts on easily, this is it.
Injen's Airflow Tech, No Tune Needed
The SP uses Injen's patented MegaRam and Air Fusion technologies to optimize airflow while keeping air-fuel ratios safe on the stock tune. That's what lets it make its gains with no tune required and no check engine light. The intake tube is mandrel-formed 6061-T6 aluminum for a smooth, unrestricted path, and the whole system is engineered so the MAF still reads correctly, which is the difference between a quality intake and a cheap one that throws codes.
Dry Filter, Heat Shield, And A Real Sound
It runs a serviceable SuperNano-Web dry filter that flows well and filters properly, and because it's dry, there's no re-oiling to mess with, just clean it periodically. The included heat shield sits between the filter and engine-bay heat, which is how a short ram gets the cooler-air benefit without dropping the filter into the fender.
And it sounds the part. At full throttle the 2.0 gets a throaty, aggressive induction tone the sealed factory box muffles. On a naturally aspirated car, that sound is a big part of why you fit an intake in the first place, and it's a genuine improvement here.
California Buyers, Read This
This intake is not CARB-exempt and can't be used on vehicles registered in California. If you're in California or another state that enforces CARB compliance, it won't pass a visual emissions inspection and you'd need a CARB-legal intake instead. Outside California, it's a non-issue, fit it and enjoy it.
Finishes And Warranty
Available in polished (SP1574P) or black (SP1574BLK) to match your engine bay. Made in Pomona, California, and backed by Injen's limited lifetime warranty.
Fitment
2016-2021 Honda Civic 2.0L naturally aspirated (10th gen)
Part numbers: SP1574P (polished), SP1574BLK (black). Not CARB-exempt; not for California-registered vehicles.
Who Should Grab This
This is for the 10th-gen 2.0 Civic owner outside California who wants an intake that flows better, sounds aggressive, and bolts on without a tune or a check engine light. A short ram with a heat shield for the cooler-air benefit, Injen's airflow tech for safe AFR on the stock tune, a dry serviceable filter, and a choice of finishes. Confirm you're not in a CARB state, pick your finish, and let the 2.0 breathe.
Fits: 2016-2021 Honda Civic 2.0L NA (10th gen). Part numbers: SP1574P (polished), SP1574BLK (black). Type: short ram intake with heat shield. Tech: Injen MegaRam and Air Fusion, safe AFR on the stock tune, no tune required. Tube: 6061-T6 aluminum. Filter: SuperNano-Web dry, serviceable. Made in: USA, limited lifetime warranty. Note: not CARB-exempt; not for California-registered vehicles.
2016-2021 Honda Civic 2.0L NA