Acura, the luxury brand of Japanese automaker Honda Motor Corporation, is already enjoying respect from its owners with regards to its performance. This respect could be vouched by the number of awards that its vehicles already received. An example of its awards is the 2007 Editor’s “Most Wanted Vehicle” SUV Under $45,000 that one of its luxury SUVs received. Another one of its remarkable vehicles is the Acura Integra LS with its fine performance. But for greater horsepower output, an Acura Integra LS cold air intake could be installed in place of the stock factory intake.

The Acura Integra LS cold air intake is better than the factory air intake because of its ability to take in more oxygen into the combustion chamber. At least 15 percent more horsepower could be expected just with the simple installation of this performance part. That is because more oxygen results into the more efficient burning of air and fuel. The intake of more oxygen is made possible by the tubes of the cold air intake that have large diameters. These tubes also feature smooth interiors which will be helpful for the smooth passage of air.

But the most beneficial contribution of this performance part is the reduction of heat in the combustion chamber brought by the intake of cold air. This cold air will be a relaxing change in the hot environment of the combustion chamber. Neutralizing this heat will also extend the life of the Acura Integra LS engine.

This performance part is not a standard part yet, thus, aftermarket companies take it upon themselves to manufacture cold air intakes. They even make cold air intakes that are specific to vehicle models to ensure efficient operation. So, car owners can easily find this part in aftermarket performance parts dealers. But of course, they have to make sure that the cold air intakes will suit the specification of their vehicles. That is the only way that cold air intakes could maximize their functions.