Injen's RD Series cold air intake is built for the 1994–1997 Honda Accord, and the manufacturer lists it as a direct fit for the 1994-1997 Honda Accord L4-2.2L. Its tubing is premium TIG welded 6061-T6 aluminum, and it is offered in a black powder-coated finish. This special-order kit is the Wrinkle Black version, so it suits buyers who want a stealthy engine bay rather than a polished look.
Against a cheap universal intake, the case for this kit rests on documented compliance and build quality. The manufacturer cites a smooth, mandrel-bent intake piping [that] eliminates restrictions and improves airflow, and it carries CARB E.O. #: D-476-3, which matters for buyers in California and other CARB-adopting states. The brand is Made in Pomona California, USA and backs the product with an Injen Technology Limited Lifetime Warranty. Search terms this kit targets include 94-97 Accord 2.2L CAI, 5th gen Accord mandrel bent intake, and CARB EO D-476-3 Accord intake.
The manufacturer lists this RD1650BLK for the 2.2L four-cylinder (L4) only. Some third-party listings show V6 trims, so confirm your engine size with the manufacturer before ordering.
The manufacturer lists CARB Executive Order number D-476-3 for this part. Confirm that your state accepts that order before installation, since emissions rules vary.
Owners on user forums report that the PCV line from the valve cover needs to be reattached to the new intake tubing. Advice on the separate vent line varies, so follow the manufacturer's installation instructions.
Owners on user forums describe the job as mostly a matter of unclamping the stock hose at the throttle body and removing the factory resonator, then clamping the new pipe and attaching the filter. Some owners report reaching the work area through the passenger fender-well liner without removing the bumper, though access varies. Expect to reuse the stock hose clamps and keep the mass airflow sensor connector and vacuum lines in place unless the manufacturer says otherwise. Because the vent line and PCV routing advice differs across forum threads, check the manufacturer's install sheet before starting.
