Short intake vs Long intake...Confused????
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From: m.a.r.z. mars bitches
i have one of each since i live in minnesota short ram 4 winter and a v2 cai 4 the rest. if your planning on going turbo. dont buy either. if you stay n/a then do your homework and pick one thats good 4 your build.
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From: m.a.r.z. mars bitches
Originally Posted by flyromeo3
Your not gonna get any significant power from purchase an intake.
The only gain will be the noise coming from the intake at high rpm's.
stick to the short one.
The only gain will be the noise coming from the intake at high rpm's.
stick to the short one.
i noticed gains from both a short ram and a cai. granted its not in the same bolt on class as a turbo but since air is a huge factor in making power in the single and dual cam vtech and non vtech honda and acura engines. what are you talking about? 
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Originally Posted by bolt-on
whats significant to you? i noticed gains from both a short ram and a cai. granted its not in the same bolt on class as a turbo but since air is a huge factor in making power in the single and dual cam vtech and non vtech honda and acura engines. what are you talking about?
i noticed gains from both a short ram and a cai. granted its not in the same bolt on class as a turbo but since air is a huge factor in making power in the single and dual cam vtech and non vtech honda and acura engines. what are you talking about?
Originally Posted by A_D
failed to be mentioned is also:the short ram produces midrange RPM power, while the CAI produces higher range RPM power
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From: m.a.r.z. mars bitches
Originally Posted by A_D
failed to be mentioned is also:
the short ram produces midrange RPM power, while the CAI produces higher range RPM power
the short ram produces midrange RPM power, while the CAI produces higher range RPM power
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it was a noticable gain? as in on a dyno or on the road driving?
cold air intakes, the way it works is as we all being high school students or grads know, the higher the temp of a gas, the more room it takes up, so you get more air in a fixed space like a cylinder when its cold then when its hot. however, more air means you need to put in more gas to keep the air/fuel ratio where it needs to be for most efficient combustion.... of course on this low of a level ( as opposed to a turbo which would be higher and much more sensative to air temp differences), i doubt it will be a noticable difference in fuel milage, unless its a noticable increase in power,
remember, the more horses you have on the farm, the more expensive it is to feed them all.
as for moving around the torque curve, i heard that exhaust headers has a little to do with that aswell. though i forget exactly what change move power to where.....
cold air intakes, the way it works is as we all being high school students or grads know, the higher the temp of a gas, the more room it takes up, so you get more air in a fixed space like a cylinder when its cold then when its hot. however, more air means you need to put in more gas to keep the air/fuel ratio where it needs to be for most efficient combustion.... of course on this low of a level ( as opposed to a turbo which would be higher and much more sensative to air temp differences), i doubt it will be a noticable difference in fuel milage, unless its a noticable increase in power,
remember, the more horses you have on the farm, the more expensive it is to feed them all.
as for moving around the torque curve, i heard that exhaust headers has a little to do with that aswell. though i forget exactly what change move power to where.....
why did you have to make a list which included every honda engine type.
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get an AEM V2 CAI...it's the best one for that engine, it's the one i have on my 2000 I4...the regular CAI makes u lose all low end, the short ram is basically for decoration... i got my V2 for 250 shipped when they first came out from www.planetperformance.com check around cuz they might be cheaper by now, i dunno...good luck, peacE
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from all those many previous posts...i thought it was established that the cai produced gains in a more usable range (mid) and that the sri produced gains for the highest part of the power band (which is why u don't feel it)...not the other way around...do the searches and u'll find the info...and it's spelled VTEC!!!!...no 'H' please
*edit* btw...i've driven for a lil over 3 yrs in chicago w/a cai, no bypass valve, no hydrolock...don't be scared...just drive smart...no 16" puddles and ur fine
*edit* btw...i've driven for a lil over 3 yrs in chicago w/a cai, no bypass valve, no hydrolock...don't be scared...just drive smart...no 16" puddles and ur fine
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From: AmeRiKa
Originally Posted by Eklypse39
quick notes ...
short ram intakes:
- filter element resides under the hood breathing not the coolest possible air, but the chance of hydrolocking is next to impossible. (unless you drive into a lake)
- less power, less risk, less cash
* i see SRI's as an investment. the filters are washable and it will pay for itself over time.
cold air intake:
- filter element is relocated outside of the engine compartment grabbing the coolest air possible, the chance of sucking water into the intake and locking up your engine is a sure bet if you live in a wet climate.
- more power, more risk, more money
* i see CAI's as true power producers. if you live in an area like seattle, florida, chicago, or region prone to heavy rainfall, forget it. it has more potential to do damage than produce gains.
short ram intakes:
- filter element resides under the hood breathing not the coolest possible air, but the chance of hydrolocking is next to impossible. (unless you drive into a lake)
- less power, less risk, less cash
* i see SRI's as an investment. the filters are washable and it will pay for itself over time.
cold air intake:
- filter element is relocated outside of the engine compartment grabbing the coolest air possible, the chance of sucking water into the intake and locking up your engine is a sure bet if you live in a wet climate.
- more power, more risk, more money
* i see CAI's as true power producers. if you live in an area like seattle, florida, chicago, or region prone to heavy rainfall, forget it. it has more potential to do damage than produce gains.
