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accord98lx
12-11-2002, 11:16 PM
Whats the difference between a short ram intake and a cold air intake??

Does Brand really matter?
SilvaAccord
12-11-2002, 11:44 PM
short rams is more closer to the engine

CAI is more outside providing colder air to the engine

This is kinda of a nutshell explanation

CAI 01 Accord Coupe

http://pages.sbcglobal.net/jumiester/_images/AEM%201.jpg
AzN4LiFe86
12-11-2002, 11:53 PM
a cold air intake is an induction system that forces cold air into the combustion chamber, cold air is more dense than warm air so it contains more oxygen molecules. With more oxygen, fuel will then burn more effectively, thus increase horsepower.
94_AcCoRd_EX
12-12-2002, 12:25 AM
You gain approximately 1% more hp for every 10 degrees cooler the intake air is. Obviously, colder is better.

Brand matters for durability, AEM is great.
accord98lx
12-12-2002, 01:49 AM
SilvaAccord, Wheres the air filter? lol...it doesnt have one or is it hidden? All i see is the tube. The CAI does have an air filter right? accord98lx <--- noobie.
94_AcCoRd_EX
12-12-2002, 02:09 AM
Originally posted by accord98lx
SilvaAccord, Wheres the air filter? lol...it doesnt have one or is it hidden? All i see is the tube. The CAI does have an air filter right? accord98lx <--- noobie.

Yes, its at the end of the tube, behind the bumper.
ebpda9
12-12-2002, 10:26 AM
Originally posted by AzN4LiFe86
a cold air intake is an induction system that forces cold air into the combustion chamber, cold air is more dense than warm air so it contains more oxygen molecules. With more oxygen, fuel will then burn more effectively, thus increase horsepower.


i didn't know my CAI had a blower at the end to force the air in the engine :crazy: ;)
94_AcCoRd_EX
12-12-2002, 11:32 AM
Originally posted by hondaman-iac
i didn't know my CAI had a blower at the end to force the air in the engine :crazy: ;)

LOL :D
allaboutaccordz
12-12-2002, 12:05 PM
Originally posted by AzN4LiFe86
a cold air intake is an induction system that forces cold air into the combustion chamber, cold air is more dense than warm air so it contains more oxygen molecules. With more oxygen, fuel will then burn more effectively, thus increase horsepower.

yea dude, it doesn't "force" it in, but you get the point.
SilvaAccord
12-12-2002, 06:00 PM
Yep behind the bumper