SRI vs. CAI

[nappyd420]

So I have decided to keep my H23 IM and put it on my A1 motor. My question is why do so many people say to throw a SRI on it? Is it because it is the cheapest route. I know CAI is better because of the cooler air. What advantage is there to having a SRI other then price.

[sulimed]

not sucking water in your engine. CAI will give you more power, but if you get caught in a rain storm you could suck up water and fuckkkkkkk your engine up.

i've notice better throttle response with a SRI.

[lindiz]

Since I drive my car all year I don't want to risk getting water/dirt in the filter, thats why I use SRI, it kinda feels safer and I don't have to cut any holes in the bay. I guess if you do a CAI seriously it can be done safe and tidy.

[nappyd420]

Yeah when I had my ION i had a CAI on it and it made a bad ass sound. Now I have upgraded to a better toy. I think I will go with AEM SRI intake on my H23 IM. I will be running the IAB, keeping the butterflies.I will be throwing the A6 cam and a pt6 ecu. I want to port and polish but I hear there are not to much to gain from unless you have a shit done of upgrades.

[BLUBB2]

Hydrolock is not something you want at allll!!!
AEM offers Bypass valve but I still wouldnt do it, but thats just me.

[deevergote]

You have to submerge the filter to suck up water. You're not going to hydrolock by splashing the filter a little bit. I've had a CAI since 2003, and I live in the swamplands. I'm lowered on H&R Race springs as well.

Still, a CAI requires you to enlarge the hole that the stock ducting passes through to fit the pipe. THAT is what I regret doing, as I now have a nice rusty hole in my engine bay. It's also a pain to remove. A short ram is MUCH easier, and much less invasive.
My friend actually designed an induction box that essentially turns your SRI into a CAI, without the risk. I'm trying to get him to sell them.



The difference in power is negligible. Maybe 1-2hp more with the CAI over the SRI, but the tradeoff is that you get better throttle response with the SRI.

[H23CB7]

I agree with deev. I have had my AEM without the bypass since at least 2006 and my car is lowered about 2". Plus you have to think that the plastic fender well on the passenger side wraps under the front of the bumper. So as long as you dont cut it you very rarely would even get it splashed on even in the worst rain storm.

[HATCHing]

I never like the CAI setup... coming from Honda Civic I was a big fan of the J's racing Whale penis intake.

[nappyd420]

I never like the CAI setup... coming from Honda Civic I was a big fan of the J's racing Whale penis intake.

Can you still get that intake

[CB7Nub]

The power difference is not worth the risk of killing your engine, period.