The Injen IS1650P is a polished short ram intake built for the 1994-1997 Honda Accord L4-2.2L. The soul of this intake is the mandrel-bent aluminum air intake tube, and the manufacturer describes it as built to fit the 1994-1997 Honda Accord L4-2.2L, no tune required! Compared with the stock airbox, the main reason to buy is the smoother, straighter air path to the throttle body, which the manufacturer says keeps the air-fuel ratio stable without a tune. The tubing is Premium Mandrel-Bent 6061-T6 Aluminum, which holds up better than a generic plastic or thin-gauge intake. The kit includes a fully serviceable Injen SuperNano-Web dry air filter, so you can clean and reuse it rather than replacing a disposable element. For buyers searching for a 94-97 Accord 2.2 short ram intake, polished Injen intake, or no-tune Accord cold air upgrade, this kit is a direct-fit option. The short ram design will fit directly into even the tightest of engine bays, which makes installation simpler on these cars.
Owners on user forums note that short ram intakes generally avoid the water-ingestion concerns of full cold air systems because the filter sits low and is shielded by the engine bay. Short rams usually don't have any problems with water because they are mounted so high. Installation is a matter of removing the stock airbox and tubing and fitting the Injen tube and filter. Forum threads on these Accords suggest that a short ram can just be installed without taking out the resonator, although you should confirm this against Injen's instructions for your specific setup.
According to the manufacturer, the intake is designed to provide power gains while maintaining A/F ratios, with no additional tuning required.
The manufacturer lists the replacement air filter as part number X-1014-BB, and the kit ships with a serviceable SuperNano-Web dry filter.
The manufacturer lists fitment for the 1994-1997 Honda Accord L4-2.2L only. Verify your engine code and year before ordering, since this kit is not listed for V6 models.
The manufacturer positions this as a direct-fit kit with no tuning needed, so the job centers on removing the stock intake components and bolting in the Injen tube and filter. Owners on user forums report that longer cold air setups on the 1997 Accord EX sometimes require pulling the front bumper, and a service manual was recommended for that work. Most short ram swaps avoid that step, but details vary, so check Injen's installation instructions before you start. Before removing the stock hoses, label or photograph their routing, because forum posts show owners confused about which breather and vacuum lines connect where. Confirm the tool list and torque specs with the manufacturer.
