95 Honda Civic Tips to Increase HP

• The Honda Civic was introduced in 1972 as an inexpensive hatchback. Throughout its lifespan, the Civic has remained a cost-effective option for many consumers. The affordability of the 1995 Honda Civic has made it a common vehicle among import tuners. This cult-like following has resulted in an array of aftermarket performance parts for increasing horsepower.

K&N Typhoon Air Intake System

• The K&N Typhoon Air Intake Systems are available in three designs: cold air intake, short ram intake and complete cold air intake. According to K&N, the "intakes are designed to dramatically reduce intake restriction resulting in additional power and torque." K&N part number 69-1502TP fits the 1995 Honda Civic IV 1.5-liter inline four-cylinder engine. Exact horsepower gains are dependent on intake style and other modifications to the engine. Pricing is listed at $249.99 for this part through the K&N online store as of October 2010.

  K&N Engineering, Inc.

  1455 Citrus St.

  Riverside, California 92507

  951-826-4000

  knfilters.com

Turbocharger

• Large horsepower gains to a 1995 Honda Civic can be accomplished with a turbocharger. A turbocharger compresses air for the engine's intake, allowing more fuel and air into the cylinder. The result is an increase in horsepower. Exact horsepower gains are dependent on the setup of the turbo and other modifications to the engine. PRO Civic offers a D Series Extreme Turbo Kit designed for the 1995 Civic. Pricing starts at $2,499.95 as of October 2010.

  PRO Civic

  1857 Knoll Dr

  Ventura, CA 93003

  877-762-4842

  procivic.com

Exhaust Systems

• Providing the engine with a less-restrictive exhaust system and muffler can result in horsepower gains. The less-restrictive airflow can also improve the horsepower gains seen from other performance modifications. MagnaFlow Exhaust Products offers several "Performance Exhaust Systems" for the 1995 Honda Civic. Magnaflow says its systems provide "performance gains in horsepower and torque." As of October 2010, MSRP is $543.80.

  MagnaFlow Performance Exhaust

  22961 Arroyo Vista

  Rancho Santa Margarita, California 92688

  800-824-8664

  magnaflow.com