Hi guys, I took my car to my friend's work place for a service and his boss and some of the guys there told me to remove the CAI and put in a short ram. He said the shorter the pipe the better, is this true? :|
Regard!
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Hi guys, I took my car to my friend's work place for a service and his boss and some of the guys there told me to remove the CAI and put in a short ram. He said the shorter the pipe the better, is this true? :|
Regard!
The short ram intake can lose power due to getting hot air from the engine bay. Injen cai pick up better air due to it being located away from the engine bay...
shorter is better for response
long pipes have a lot of resistance
try drinking through a straw as fast as you can
then cut the straw in half and suck again
that's the difference.
Difference being air temp which plays a big factor.
Ideally you want a cowl air intake
thank guys, that's what I thought too. The more cold air the better :)
I wouldn't put it so straight forward, it comes down to a few things too and what kind of power you are looking for.Quote:
Originally Posted by samyip
These intakes will not "make power" - they will change the power band slightly. I wouldnt listen to your bosses friends.Quote:
Originally Posted by samyip
thanks for all the infos guys :)
Well yes but it's a compromise. ITB's will make bigger power than a CAI despite breathing hot air if not fed cool air.
Short ram with enclosing box and air feed on bumper :)
I think pod filters/cold air intakes are more power at the eye and earwells opposed to kW at the wheels. In saying that I do have an injen also lol.
You are totally right. It's the "butt dyno" that "feels" faster because there is more audible excitement.Quote:
Originally Posted by ceekay101
Not to stir the pot , but I've experience before and after down the 1/4 mile in a type r motor'ed eg - injen, OEM ITR and icebox - all netted the same ET and MPH
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCi2yo4UqPIQuote:
Originally Posted by samyip
Yeah pretty much more induction and motor noise, especially on VTEC.
And more throttle responsiveness
What I found with short rams is when u start up and the engine bay is cold , its pretty good, but as engine warms up hotter air goes in and throttle response goes down
This is why I suggest people where ear muffs after modding their car lol. Take the noise out of the equation and see if you actually feel any power gain.