HunterKiller89

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

mkulrey13

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

HunterKiller89

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bump

HackAbuse

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

nomoreavril

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

HackAbuse

SRI is bad for hot climates

It's perfect for us northerners during the winter though

nomoreavril

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-

HackAbuse

What did you run?

TWIZTED 2.2

SRI = NO CEL
Cai = CEL

HackAbuse

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

nomoreavril

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)

HackAbuse

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

pjl3288

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

Jabbles

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

CloudyDaysBehind

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

HunterKiller89

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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?