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vodkpuddle
03-08-2003, 07:24 PM
Can someone please explain to me the difference between Short RAM? intake and Cold air Intakes? And which one would you prefer for a 97 ex coupe?
94_AcCoRd_EX
03-08-2003, 07:40 PM
Cold air has the filter sitting behind your bumper. Colder air is more dense and your engine will make more power. CAI is preferred.
Djsteals
03-08-2003, 07:42 PM
a Short Ram intake takes air from the engine bay, cold air intake takes fresh cold air from out side the engine bay. I would def go with the cold air. You will get more HP from it...Not that much, but more.
pdiggitydogg
03-08-2003, 07:56 PM
SRI is supposed to give better throttle response too because the air has a lesser distance to travel (dont quote me on it Ive never used CAI or even been in a car that had it). SRI is recommended if you live in a wet climate because CAI can easily suck up water (w/o the bypass valve)
vodkpuddle
03-08-2003, 08:34 PM
ive been wanting to hook my car up with an AEM cai for awhile now... too bad im broke =/
sohc_vtec 2NR
03-09-2003, 05:40 PM
the power gain of a CAI vs. SRI is very insignificant... SRI are used most often on show cars.... also SRI are cheaper! SRI are just as good as a cold air as long as you put a heat shield on it... :yes:
iRACEmyCTR
03-09-2003, 08:08 PM
get a short ram, way easier to install and the HP difference is extremely minimal and they are much less $
blind34_1
03-09-2003, 11:14 PM
a CAI doesnt have to be expensive if your dont afraid of actual diy work...http://teamdelsol.com/-howto-/-coldair-/diycoldair.htm
armyguy5
03-09-2003, 11:58 PM
ebay buddy ebay

chris