The K&N 69-1008TB is a Typhoon short ram intake for the 2001–2005 Honda Civic 1.7L SR (L4). It uses a free-flowing aluminum tube in a blue finish and replaces the factory air filter and air intake housing. The manufacturer says the design smooths and straightens airflow to reduce restriction, and it is built on K&N's 69 Series Typhoon platform with an oversized high-flow filter.
Compared with the stock airbox, the main case for this intake is a more open air path to the throttle body, along with the manufacturer's claim of a guaranteed horsepower gain, better throttle response, and a more audible intake note. The washable, reusable filter is rated by the manufacturer for up to 100,000 miles before service, depending on driving conditions, so a buyer avoids repeated disposable-filter purchases. It also carries the manufacturer's No-Hassle Lifetime Limited Warranty. For 2001–2005 Civic 1.7L owners searching for a blue short ram intake, a reusable cotton-style filter setup, or a bolt-on 1.7 SR cold air intake, this kit is positioned as a complete intake replacement rather than a filter-only upgrade.
The manufacturer lists this kit for the Honda Civic L4-1.7L (SR) from 2001 through 2005. Some listings describe other model years, so confirm fitment against your VIN with the manufacturer before ordering.
The manufacturer states the filter is washable and reusable and can go up to 100,000 miles before service is required, depending on driving conditions.
The manufacturer states the intake is usually installed in 90 minutes or less.
Per the manufacturer, this is a bolt-on system that replaces the entire factory air intake system, and installation usually takes about 90 minutes or less, which makes it a practical weekend project for a home mechanic. Because the kit replaces the stock airbox and filter, plan to remove the factory intake components first and reuse the supplied clamps and coupler to seal the connection to the throttle body. Check that the intake tube clears the engine bay components before final tightening.
