Honda gets pretty elaborate with the air intake systems. They do it to keep the intake system quiet. I'm sure you've heard a Honda 4 cylinder with an open element air filter, its about as loud as the exhaust. Removing all that fancy ducting and what not really helps improve the performance of the engine.

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