Performance… there’s not that many add-ons you can use to make your Honda more powered. In fact, the basics have been the same for the last 5 or 10 years now. This restriction - if you want to call it that - is what incites all the new designs to existing add-ons.
We had a chance to interview the creator of the newest innovation to air intake systems - MAXX FMIS. In our Tech Community we’ve noticed that many of you have questions regarding this new product.
Purehonda: How did Maxx FMIS get started, what are your goals and who’s idea was the FMIS?
Jordan: Maxx Performance Systems, inc. started in Miami, about 2 years ago. Basically the company was started based
on the FMIS. I thought of the idea about 2 and a half years ago, and from that point on my goal was to design and market this product. The first year or so was dedicated to developing the FMIS, we have tested the product extensively, and gone through a lot of trial and error.
It finally was at the point where we felt comfortable releasing it to the public. Since then it has grown and grown, I opened a shop here in Miami where we sell, market, and install the FMIS. We also are testing and developing new products. Maxx Performance Systems is a company that designs only tested and proven innovative new products like the FMIS, and we will be releasing new products all just as revolutionary.
Purehonda: What are the advantages of the FMIS?
Jordan: The FMIS is an intake system designed to FORCE air into your engine. Most cold air intake systems locate the filter in a covered area, shielding it from wind. The FMIS relocates the filter to your front bumper opening, allowing air to be forced directly into it. In turn providing your engine with a huge amount of air at higher speeds which cannot be matched without having the filter in an exposed area.
Due to this, the filter will become dirty faster, which is why we supply the systems with a removable lexan window, this window will shield the filter from rain and debris during regular driving conditions. The window can be easily removed at any time by simply removing the 4 twist fasteners which mount it in place.
While the window is installed, air is induced through 2 vents, one on the top, and one on the bottom. Performance with the lexan window
installed is equivalent to your average cold air intake system. You have the advantage of forced air at higher speeds, plus the safety of a sheltered air induction system. You get the best of both worlds.
Purehonda: What type of HP gains are you talking about?
Jordan: At speeds over 65 mph on 1.6 DOHC, the FMIS begins to produce positive pressurized air going into your intake manifold, producing horsepower gains well over 10HP at higher speeds.
Purehonda: What about water induction is that a problem with the Maxx performance intake?
Jordan: We have tested the FMIS with rain extensively here in Miami. We have never had a problem with it at all. The lexan window will shield the filter from all rain and debris, while still providing a very good amount of airflow.
Even when the lexan window is removed and you enter rain, as long as the filter is properly oiled it will not allow any water to absorb into it, rain will simply bead and drip off. The only real risk would be to fully submerge the FMIS in water. Given that you do not rev the engine while the FMIS is submerged it will simply be shut off, and water will not enter your engine. We have tested this subject very much, and have not encountered any problems.
Purehonda: How easy is the FMIS to maintain?
Jordan: The FMIS is very much maintenance free, besides keeping the filter clean, with a K&N filter cleaner kit. Here in Miami, we have had the system on vehicles now for well over a year and a half, still going without any problems.
Purehonda: Anymore advancements to be made to this product?
Jordan: We will soon be offering full carbon fiber tubing as an option for Honda civics. We also will have many more applications available very soon. We can also do custom systems, however we do need the vehicle in to be here in our shop for measurements and testing.
Purehonda: What has you done to ensure the quality of your intakes?
Jordan: The FMIS is manufactured with only the highest quality materials. It has been tested and developed extensively to ensure
the highest performance gains available from a cold air induction system. Maxx Performance Systems will always make sure that our customers are happy with our products, and if there is ever a problem we will be more than happy to fix it.
We hope that some of your questions were answered here. We think this is an A+ product. For it’s main advantage is… it has great HP gains and the disadvantage - getting dust/moisture in - is controllable by using the Lexan glass.
Maxx Fims, said they we send the product for one of our Project Rides (Sponsored Members) to test. You can be sure if this happens we will have a review of it for you. Want to buy your Maxx Fmis? Got to their web site, click the “Purehonda.com members only” button and purchase yours at special low prices!