Short ram vs cold air
03-14-2007, 07:39 AM
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I would go with the CAI. You will actually get gains from it. And I agree with Sly. The Comptech Icebox rocks. I had one for a while. The Icebox is a bit quieter than the alternatives, and it has more of a stock look. One downside to it was that the screws that hold the lid on can get stripped. But, that's it.
I also had the AEM for a couple months. In those months, I wasn't too thrilled with the sound, although a lot of guys are going to say it sounds great. I also almost hydrolocked my engine. And the support stem broke.
I would go with the CAI. You will actually get gains from it. And I agree with Sly. The Comptech Icebox rocks. I had one for a while. The Icebox is a bit quieter than the alternatives, and it has more of a stock look. One downside to it was that the screws that hold the lid on can get stripped. But, that's it.
I also had the AEM for a couple months. In those months, I wasn't too thrilled with the sound, although a lot of guys are going to say it sounds great. I also almost hydrolocked my engine. And the support stem broke.
03-14-2007, 10:32 AM
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Do what everyone is saying, stay away from a SRI and get a CT Ice Box if you're worried about hydrolock. A SRI on our cars is a big no-no, believe me from first hand experience, the UFO humming will drive you crazy.
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05-28-2007, 07:43 PM
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Comptech's site indicates that its icebox systems only work with MT cars. Recommendations for an AT CAI? I was looking at Injen.
Never had a CAI before. What should I avoid to reduce the risk of water intake during normal driving (Other than driving through a foot deep puddle, obviously...)
Never had a CAI before. What should I avoid to reduce the risk of water intake during normal driving (Other than driving through a foot deep puddle, obviously...)
05-28-2007, 10:51 PM
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Thats exactly why I went Injen. 
05-29-2007, 08:11 AM
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Originally Posted by kyle77777
SRI vs CAI #74
I got SRI and like it, got used to the hum, and I don't have to worry about hydrolocking in the rain.
05-30-2007, 01:00 AM
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Originally Posted by LIPPSTUH
where do you live?
i think you shouldn't get an intake if you go short ram.. you lose HP instead of gain.... (i believe)
i think you shouldn't get an intake if you go short ram.. you lose HP instead of gain.... (i believe)
05-30-2007, 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by VIPCLS
I have a SRI on my CLS and can tell a moderate HP increase. Does the SRI really make you loose HP?? Hard to believe, I am happy with mine though!
05-30-2007, 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by SuperTrooper169
Nah, you won't lose HP, but you definitely gain more from a CAI. The SRI just sucks in hot air from the engine bay. That is unless you have a Secret Weapon w/cold air box. That's the shit!
05-30-2007, 03:33 PM
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Not to hi-jack the thread, but I recently took off my Icebox cover because one of the screws stripped into the plastic(I know other members on here experienced the same thing) and I have to send it back to Comptech to get it fixed/replaced. . . . .Anyway, do you think it's bad to be driving without the cover over the filter? I know it pretty much defeats the point of a "Cold Air" intake since it's now drawing hot air from the engine, but as long as it wont cause any harm until I get the new cover I should be OK, right. . . ????
05-30-2007, 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by VIPCLS
I was told adding my SRI I gained about 10 Hp- 20 Hp increase than stock, is this true?
a CAI probably might not even give you these numbers
05-30-2007, 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by RYANGP
a CAI probably might not even give you these numbers
05-30-2007, 06:29 PM
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I'm a little lazy to check this right now, but has anyone looked into a custom made double intake?
What I'm saying is another pipe that goes all the way down to the passenger fog light to the driver side fog light back up to the intake flowing into one. I don't think it would fit on that side (IE hood won't close, it won't go down on that side, pulleys in the way etc.) , but someone who has the time can check it. Sorry to hijack but I thought it would be better than the usual intake threads.
What I'm saying is another pipe that goes all the way down to the passenger fog light to the driver side fog light back up to the intake flowing into one. I don't think it would fit on that side (IE hood won't close, it won't go down on that side, pulleys in the way etc.) , but someone who has the time can check it. Sorry to hijack but I thought it would be better than the usual intake threads.
05-30-2007, 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by XclsY
Thinkin about gettin a short ram intake to be on the safe side, i searched around couldnt really find one for a 6speed. Any suggestions
short ram will give you more hp in the lower rpm range 3k or below. It won't be much and heat soak from the engine will kill any gains over time. It will crap out in the mid to high rpms. Stick with CAI b/c the air it draws underneath the car is much colder than in the engine compartment, you won't lose as much gains, and the gains will be in the more optiminal rpm ranges.
05-30-2007, 10:50 PM
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So we are talkin with a SRI about aaaaa 3-5 Hp (or less) increase and 8-10 with a CAI intake system. So by putting on a SRI does it actually hurt the engine? I was told a open element like a SRI is good because it still pulls in alot more air, and better gas milage? Well I think I did a good thing to my CL by doin this, one thing I know for sure though is I do hear the UFO noise (which isnt that loud )and when the V-tek kicks in it a hell of alot louder soundin. I guess what I need to do is get the Mo-FO dyno out or somethin to know the exact specs. 
05-30-2007, 10:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Kulrevon
I have an injen CAI that I am getting rid of because I didn't know it won't fit the cls 6spd
btw, my intake is not made for the 6mt and all I have is an extension on the pipe from the throttle body to the intake pipe..
05-30-2007, 10:57 PM
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Hmmm. . .Guess I'm talkin to a wall in my last post. . . . . . .
05-31-2007, 12:40 AM
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kinda a big question 2 me is...since sum of our CL-S r auto's...they take off slower from the begining. thats wen i thought of SRI...but only good 4 a while at the begining vs CAI that kicks in later but still goes on even after
05-31-2007, 10:52 AM
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Take it from someone who's had like five different intake configurations on my CL-S, go with a CAI the first time and save yourself a lot of wasted time and money trying to get a SRI to peform like a CAI. But... I will have my Weapon-R Secret Weapon SRI intake for sale on the BM soon if anyones interested.
05-31-2007, 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by SuperTrooper169
Take it from someone who's had like five different intake configurations on my CL-S, go with a CAI the first time and save yourself a lot of wasted time and money trying to get a SRI to peform like a CAI. But... I will have my Weapon-R Secret Weapon SRI intake for sale on the BM soon if anyones interested.
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