mkay...what are the advantages/disadvantages of a CAI over a SRI?

 

I would like to know as well esp for a 2.2L

 

bump

 

CAI = better overall hp gain at higher RPM
SRI = better throttle response + more torque at lower RPM

 

sri = pretty much impossible to hydrolock. thats what does it for me

 

SRI is bad for hot climates

It's perfect for us northerners during the winter though

 

its not too bad, i was at the track and switched from CAI to SRI, and i ran the same times both times. actually the sri might have been like .03 faster, but you never know. i did like 5 runs each. and i have an automatic so i'm consistent. btw this was in 110 degree weather at the track nearby my town in -texas-

 

What did you run?

 

SRI = NO CEL
Cai = CEL

 

I have CAI and no CEL, i've had my CAI extension on for 7 months now

 

lol...i ran slow. in winter with like 1 less mod, i ran 10.4 on the 1/8, and in the 110 degree weather, with the track being all sticky b/c the heat melted it, i ran consistent 10.80's.

now this is with my focus, i never took my cobalt to the track.
the focus is an automatic, zx3, with the 2.3 engine(145hp)

 

In my best run at Esta I ran a 16.40 1/4 with a 10.5 1/8

 

don't get cai if you live in a place where it likes to rain like florida ... i got the weapon-r intake (secret weapon)and i def. recommend it

 

I know what CAI is but not sure what SRI is?

 

SRI = short ran intake. Basically it stays on top of the engine rather than piping down into the car.

 

is it possible to have a cold air short ram intake? like a short ram thats fed from a hood scoop? would that get the benefits of both worlds?