DC Sports Cold Air Intake for 96-00 Honda Civic EX/HX 1.6L – SKU: CAI5513
If you’re still on the stock airbox, your D-series is basically breathing through a straw. The DC Sports Civic cold air intake for the 96-00 Honda Civic EX/HX 1.6L moves the filter down into the fender, where it actually sees cool air. That means denser charge, sharper throttle, a deeper VTEC hit, and real gains you’ll notice every time you lean into it.
Why it works
- True cold-air layout – this 96-00 Civic cold air kit pulls air from the fender, away from engine bay heat, so intake temps drop and your 1.6L actually makes use of timing and fuel the way it should.
- Mandrel-bent T-6061 aluminum tubing – smooth bends and a clean internal finish keep airflow steady and predictable, and it gives your bay a proper upgrade instead of that faded plastic snorkel.
- High-flow, reusable cotton filter – flows far better than a stock Civic 1996 intake replacement, but still traps the fine stuff; just wash, oil, and bolt it back on.
- 50-state CARB compliant – this Civic cold air intake is EO-approved, so your cold air setup stays legal in California smog lines and everywhere else.
- Built for EK chassis – exact fit for 1996-2000 Civic EX (D16Y8) and HX (D16Y5), so your intake upgrade drops in without hacking sensors or breather lines.
- Full bolt-on kit – you get the hardware, silicone couplers, clamps, brackets, and clear instructions. No parts store runs, no guessing which way the pipe twists.
Real-world results
- Up to +8 whp / +9 lb-ft on a healthy 1.6L D-series
- Stronger mid-range pull, so your intake setup actually helps you get past traffic instead of just making noise
- Deep, clean intake sound when you’re in it
This DC Sports intake Civic EK kit is what we run on our own cars when we want a simple air intake system that works: better response, a noticeable bump in power, and a proper Civic cold air intake that stays emissions compliant and daily-friendly.