What is the benefit of a CAI over SRI because there has to be a reason people would rather have it?

 

Well there are positives and negatives for both:
(I copied this from the Intake FAQ)

Q: Should I get a short ram intake (SRI) or a cold air intake (CAI)?
A: Here’s the breakdown:
SRI
+ Easier to install; no need to take off bumper
+ Less chance of hydrolock
+ Adds a more aggressive sound
+ Slightly better throttle response compared to CAI
+ Usually cheaper than CAI
+ Looks cooler than CAI because you have a huge cone filter in your engine bay
- Warmer Air than CAI
CAI
+ Colder air; although it warms up a little as it goes up the tube
+ Adds a more aggressive sound
- More chance of hydrolock than SRI
- Throttle response is not a noticeable as a SRI (still there though)
- Need to remove bumper to install (this only applies to some cars)

 

honestly i think you should start off with a nice exhaust system

 

shouldnt more hp be listed in the cai?


hey dude check out www.modacar.com and look at the performance packages

 

HP is basically a given for both.
However the amount varies from intake to intake and from year to year.
Even two cars of the same year and trim level may not get the same hp.
Andin my opinionit also depends on the driver.

 

HP is the same at highway speeds if the car hadn't seen any traffic/slow-moving conditions, but as soon as the car slows down, heat begins to build up just under the hood and quess what happens then? Yep, the short ram starts sucking in hot air and HP suffers. This applies to compressors, vacuum pumps, and of course, internal combustion engines.
Virtually every high-performance car from Z06s to EVOs utilize CAI. If it didn't make much difference, they wouldn't go through the trouble of designing it in.

So, if you hop in your car, drive onto a deserted highway and get to your destination via a quick freeway exit, get the short ram; it's cheaper. But if you hit any kind of traffic, get the Cold air intake. It DOES make a difference, especially at high rpm.

 

are u sure about that i thought the R18 exhaust comes out the back also just like alll the si's? If it does he doesnt have to lose his ac at all.