Companies usually have a set intake period to accept new employers. Depending on the position and company you may need to go through the intake procedure in attempting to achieve the job you are aiming towards.
There are advantages to both. I had an 03 rsx type-s and i loved the short ram because it was relatively easy to install, improved my low end (low rpm's) and definitely improved my top end. Not to...
You need to CLEAN the intake up real good where the gaskets fit against it. Then make SURE that the intake is NOT PITTED, If intake is real smooth then there is no reason to replace it. Just replace...