I have a 97 integra Ls and i put an AEM cold air intake on it. Does anybody in here know if a short ram would be more effective in increasing horsepower or would a cold air be my best shot? Just lemme know

 

What up?

A CAI can give you more power in the top end, while an SRI should give you more in the mid range. At least that is what the comparisons I've seen showed.

 

an ls doesnt have much of a top end, so i would focus on the midrange and get a sri.

 

would i be able to cut a cold air down into a short ram? Cause i might just end up doing that and i dont see how that would be wrong...

 

A CAI will help Low-midrange power and torque, due to the longer path that the air must take, and longer-runners and a long intake tract equal more efficient operation at low-midrange rpms. Not to mention the benefit of the slightly cooler air...
BUT I will tell you from experience it's not worth the extra 2hp or so for a CAI becuase if it's flooded it will damage your engine...
I live in PA and I had a CAI on for like 5yrs, Just ONE TIME it rained too hard and I ended up in a puddle by accident, cause I was ALWAYS on the lookout, and I ended up with a completely ruined engine, It bent the #1 cylinder connecting rod like a banana...
We had to tear apart the WHOLE engine and re-hone the cylinders and everthing...The whole intake mani was flooded with leaves and sticks also...
Anyway, she's been running strong now for 2+ years.
Get the short ram, or worry everytime it rains,
Later,
Mike

 

try living in miami, florida with a cold air intake, everyone warned me to avoid it like the plague...
happy with my short ram

 

thanks guys, short ram it will be

 

Good and smart choice, it sounds nicer too, Meaner

Later,
Mike