Air Intake

[Cyberblue]

Hi, I have 6th gen ex and I'm thinking of replacing the stock air intake. My question is what is the main difference between hot and cold air intake? From the FAQ section I got to know that cold air intake allows more o2 for the combustion. However, does that fact increase the power significantly and is there any harm caused by having hot air intake for long trip? I thought I would found answer to this question in FAQ section but it seems that this question is somehow too basic. Thanks

[Doughboy]

Only by a couple of points the CAI will really increase Vs a shortram, and a stock intake as well as a aftermarket can never really get too hot therefore not causing any damage. But you might want to make sure its bolted down correctly and not rubbing against anything because the funnel does get hot. There is no such thing as Hot air intake. There is air going thru the intake causing the FUNNEL to get hot. Go CAI preferably AEM. V2 is pointless. Or you can go AEM shortram for a fraction of the cost. Hope this helps you out a little.

[jtw156]

I picked up a short ram aem at www.planetperformance.com (suggested by a nother member, cant remember who) for like $110 shipped. I personally would not waste the money on a CAI.

[estebones]

ha!
CAI's are ideal for those of you that live in dry climates as the intake filter sits pretty low and on the inside of the fender or wheelwell.

for example, I live in Houston, Texas and there are a few months out of the year where it pours quite frequently on top of that it floods very often around where i live so with a lowered car, the possibility of having water get sucked up by my intake is a risk that personally, I am not willing to take. In essence the a CAI is not ideal for me Im all SRI

On the other hand if you live anwhere were it doesnt rain much then you might want to consider a CAI system. As far as the numbers...well there is a bit of a difference but quite frankly unless you have a great deal of upgrades you will not notice their differences, I mean lets be honest, an intake does something like 5%-10% on gains?(its believed).

Finally, I think its a matter of taste and a matter of peace of mind, I use a SRi just because it was more conveinent for me, this way I dont have to worry about hydrolocking and even though some people will say "but its hard to get water into your engine" and use the argument that "you have to have the entire filter submerged in water" but when you think about it most of those filters are made out of cotton and we all know cotton holds water so....basically, my input to your question: go with whatever makes ya' happy.


--esteban

[cynosurecivic]

go with the cold air. unless it rains alot where you live.

[Cyberblue]

Wow, thanks for your contributions. I learn a lot from those opinions. I think I'd try SRi (pardon me for using the term "hot air intake" previously). And talking about rain, I live in Seattle - rain definitely comes very very often.

[estebones]

FYI: I have an AEM SRi and I can say that I am extremetly pleased with it.

just a thought...

[imported_VTEC]

CAIs generally make more power due to the combination of the relatively cooler air, and the longer intake tract's inherent resonance. Think of certain buildings and how they resist earthquakes. A certain building can experience more stress fatique at a lower Richter scale than a higher Richter scale reading.

For a longer intake tract, the engine rpm and amount of air inducted can help increase power.

Unless you drive in water deep enough for the filter to be physically submerged, the CAI should be fine. Be sure to keep all the fender liners in place.

[Smooth_Imports]

bringing back the dead???????????

[simplegreen]

it's ok it's a good point.. al