I know most of you have been over this question several times but if you're willing to help me out, I'd greatly appreciate it. Here's the situation... i'm buying an intake any day. Should I go with the SRI or the CAI?

Here is what I'm considering:
Difficulty installing/taking out
Price (not that important but somewhat)
Performance (very important)
ETC (such as CEL, problems with weather, etc... anything else you can think of)

Thanks a lot in advance... I really want to make sure I make the right decision!

 

Can't tell you what to do, I'll just tell you how I decided: CAI = more power and less noise.

I read a bunch of threads, and other forums, and CAI seems to be the way to go for non-turbo cars.

But for your list:
1. Ease of install = SRI
2. Cost = SRI
3. Performance = CAI
4. Other = noise (CAI) weather (SRI) CEL (neither will affect)

 

Cai. A slight edge in power overall, still easy to install, and heat soak is never an issue.

 

Thanks for your input. I'm leaning towards the CAI and my decision could be wrapped up depending on one last question... you said the CAI produces less noise than the SRI. I've heard that the SRI produces a nice little hum and that's something I think i'd like to have. My question is... does the CAI give any noise? If so, when is it heard (idle, low/high rpm/speed)?

 

I ran the SRI and the CAI, there is more than a hum, anything above 3500 and it will be loud. Some people may find it annoying but I love it If you don't step on it and drive sensibly you can hardly hear it slight whistling.

 

CAI from RRM if your driving a manual. Colder air = better

 

With my CAI you hear a little whistle when you punch it. I've heard the SRI is fairly loud, especially if you have an upgraded exhaust.

 

bypass valve on the CAI and you won't need to worry about any kind of weather and if you not really liking the CAI you can convert it to short ram. I have the Injen one and I've tried both.

 

Which are you talking about? The SRI or the CAI? Sorry... just kinda confused. I'm more interested in hearing about the CAI at this point.

And yes, I am driving a manual.

 

I guess he is talking about both. They both are kinda loud (good deep loud) but nothing to complain about.

 

Thanks. That answers my question. I gotta say I'm pretty happy with what I've heard. One last question and I guess I'll go with the CAI. And that is... approx how long did it take to install? I doubt it could be too difficult... not as easy as SRI either but I'm just making sure.

Thanks

 

Its covered in like page 1 or two of my NOOB thread at the top of the general section. This has been asked many times. Im simply closing this thread because it has been asked countless numbers of times. Thanks...