PRL Motorsports Stock Replacement Air Filter and Silicone Intake Hose

[PRL Motorsports]

I just bought an Afe filter and was going to buy the PRL hose but the nearly $50 (with shipping) price has me hesitating. Do you guys ever offer discounts to CivicX forum members?

We feel that the pricing is very inline.

I tried the civicx discount code and it gave me nothing off at all.

That is because the hoses are already discounted 20% for new product pricing. We do not allow the stacking of discounts.

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[GreyCivicX]

I tried the civicx discount code and it gave me nothing off at all.

it's a 5% discount. If you're having an issue try calling them. Their they'll help you out the best they can

 

[gtman]

I went ahead and ordered the hose in black to go along with my aFe dry filter. Hoping to get a bit of an improvement in throttle response and sound.

 

[hawk02]

I went ahead and ordered the hose in black to go along with my aFe dry filter. Hoping to get a bit of an improvement in throttle response and sound.

I did with the exact same set up.

 

[gtman]

OK, so I finally removed the stock hose and replaced it with the PRL. A little background first. I had already added the AFE Pro Dry S filter and noticed an improvement in both throttle response and MPG. I was looking forward to even more improvement adding the PRL hose.

Well, I was disappointed. I lost 1-2 MPG and although I felt slightly better low speed throttle response compared to the AFE alone, it felt like I lost some in the mid-range. I does look nice in the engine bay but I may go back to the stock hose.

One question though... does it take some time for the ECU to "re-learn" when switching to a hose like this? I've only driven about 40 miles on it.

A pic of the hose installed:

 

[PRL Motorsports]

OK, so I finally removed the stock hose and replace it with the PRL. A little background first. I had already added the AFE Pro Dry S filter and noticed an improvement in both throttle response and MPG. I was looking forward to even more improvement adding the PRL hose.

Well, I was disappointed. I lost 1-2 MPG and although I felt slightly better low speed throttle response compared to the AFE alone, it felt like I lost a bit of power in the midrange. I does look nice in the engine bay but I'm probably going back to the stock hose.

One question though... does it take some time for the ECU to "re-learn" when switching to a hose like this? I've only driven about 40 miles on it.

A pic of the hose installed:

That is very strange. There should be a virtually no change in gas mileage or loss in power anywhere. If anything, throttle response, power and gas mileage should be slightly increased from upgrading to our hose. However, you most-likely won't feel very noticeable to on the "butt-dyno" if you already have an upgraded air filter.

 

[gtman]

Maybe my butt-dyno needs re-configuring. I tried to keep my MPH about the same as always on my test loop but it was unusually hot today, maybe that's why lower MPG? I'll give it a few more days and report back.

I will say the PRL hose fits perfectly and looks great.

 

[hawk02]

OK, so I finally removed the stock hose and replaced it with the PRL. A little background first. I had already added the AFE Pro Dry S filter and noticed an improvement in both throttle response and MPG. I was looking forward to even more improvement adding the PRL hose.

Well, I was disappointed. I lost 1-2 MPG and although I felt slightly better low speed throttle response compared to the AFE alone, it felt like I lost some in the mid-range. I does look nice in the engine bay but I may go back to the stock hose.

One question though... does it take some time for the ECU to "re-learn" when switching to a hose like this? I've only driven about 40 miles on it.

A pic of the hose installed:

I noticed an increase in both power and sound, exact same setup.

 

[gtman]

Yeah, I think most of the gains come from the high flow filter and maybe I was expecting too much from just adding the hose to it? I need to just test it out a bit more I think.

 

[gtman]

A few observations with some more miles on the stage 1 PRL silicone hose/AFE filter combo:

1. I think the hose did add a small amount additional throttle response, especially off the line.
2. Highway mileage is actually a little better with the addition of the hose. That's good.
3. My in town MPG seems to have taken a small hit. Not sure why but I did two around town loops and both came in a 1-2 MPG less than with the AFE alone. Not sure why.
4. Overall, my MPG's are about the same (lost some in the city, gained some on the highway).
5. I really don't hear any additional sound beyond what I heard after adding the AFE filter alone.

My overall impression is that this is a good little upgrade. There is definitely improved throttle response and it really adds some bling to the engine bay. Nothing major, but a small improvement is still an improvement.

 

[FKSE7EN]

For #5 I removed the rubber piece on top of the stock air box inlet and it made a difference in the sound.

 

[Gerothius777]

Installed my PRL Stage 1 today. Nice throaty sound. Throttle response is even better

 

[gtman]

I'm consistently getting 2 more mpg with the PRL hose and afe filter combo over stock. Not sure about any power gains.

 

[Whitest Russian]

We feel that the pricing is very inline.



That is because the hoses are already discounted 20% for new product pricing. We do not allow the stacking of discounts.

Are they no longer 20% off?

 

[PRL Motorsports]

Are they no longer 20% off?

They are not, that sale ended months ago .

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