CAI or SRI

[Crzyguy972]

So after a long debate i can't decide which one to get. I know the CAI is more expensive and the results of it are similair to one of an SRI. Also i heard about a CAI could cause more problems getting the enging to start in the winter and if it gets submerged you can blow your motor. Please feel freee to chime in. Thanx

[drew]

performance whys there isnt a huge difference, CAI has its risks but edges out the SRI in performance. I'd say if you're worried about it, just get an SRI. With a CAI you're really going to be fine unless you're a complete moron, just remember you're driving a car not a boat and don't get to brave going through deep puddles ( i'm talking about like flooded roads, not little puddles )

[TurboTagTeam]

Short Ram= More torque (at least on a honda)

I've known a few people that have hydro-locked their engines from cold air intakes. A short ram gets the job done without the risk of sucking up water.

[jspek]

short ram ftw.

[esunbaboon]

I'd say a cai. Sri can suck up a lot of hot air depending on how the engine is setup. And if thats the case then it would be a waste of money.

If money is and issue for you (which I'm sure its not:-p ) I'm sure you can just do something like replace the filter with a k&n and either cut out or drill out the front or bottom or you airbox.

[D Money]

Short ram.

[Crzyguy972]

IT wierd all of tst says sri, and mazda6club said cai becasue sri is a waste. I then said y do all subies, evos, etc recomend sri and they said because they have front mounts that will make the engine bay cooler. The mazda people say sri is a ocmplete waste heres the link http://forum.mazda6club.com/index.php?showtopic=63061

[D Money]

You will see minimal gaines from either of those intakes, whether it be short ram or cold air. Honestly, it is going to be mostly for noice, bling factor, along with a possible 5-10hp increase. If the price sounds unbeatable, go for it, if not then just chill and look into something else more important.

[Honest_Bob]

SRI, a pop charger (k&n filter and metal turbulance adaptor thingimijigger) on SR20 engines outdoes the cai. Plus if your moving the air the sri is pulling in isnt gonna be to much hotter.

[Crzyguy972]

in all honesty it is mainly for noize, im not tryingto be a ricer just have a little bit more of an agressive tone. The ten max hp gain wont do too much for me and since exhaust will completely void both of my warraintes this is one of the only mods i can do that will give me the agressive tone. So i guess my which question is with a stock dual exhaust, four cylinder and atx which one will sound more agressive sri or cai. And wat brands do u guys recomend

[Uberu]

I just put a cold air intake on my 06 RS and at like 4k and up it sounds freaking sweet. Just my .02

[CleanNeon98]

Shorty

[D Money]

Going for sound is perfectly fine. It's your car and you should do what you want with it. No one is here trying to bash you, only help you.

I say go with the short ram. It may give you some power but it will definately give you the sound your looking for.

[james_ls]

Short Ram= More torque (at least on a honda)

I've known a few people that have hydro-locked their engines from cold air intakes. A short ram gets the job done without the risk of sucking up water.

Really??

[CleanNeon98]

Short Ram= More torque (at least on a honda)

I've known a few people that have hydro-locked their engines from cold air intakes. A short ram gets the job done without the risk of sucking up water.

I heard intakes really kick in in the high-end. on my honda I think it would sound badass

[Crzyguy972]

Going for sound is perfectly fine. It's your car and you should do what you want with it. No one is here trying to bash you, only help you.

I say go with the short ram. It may give you some power but it will definately give you the sound your looking for.

so wat is the best sounding sri for the mazda and also y do u say sri will give me more of an agressive tone

[redline]

SRI, a pop charger (k&n filter and metal turbulance adaptor thingimijigger) on SR20 engines outdoes the cai. Plus if your moving the air the sri is pulling in isnt gonna be to much hotter.

Pop chargers for the win:thumbup: they sound better too!

[redline]

so wat is the best sounding sri for the mazda and also y do u say sri will give me more of an agressive tone

I've had both on a previous V6 engine and the short ram was louder and gave me mid range power. The cold air gave me more high end with a lose on the low end. Short ram is all you need and its cheaper, the filter stays cleaner and you dont have to worry about water.

[Crzyguy972]

see this is what i dont understand how can pretty much most of tst say sri and then when i look at mazda6tech they say sri can cuase a loss of power and its not owrth it. http://forum.mazda6tech.com/about2596.html&highlight=sri

[esunbaboon]

I'd go with the mazda forrums views because they own the car and most likely know whats best for it.

[Crzyguy972]

if the engine area gets really hot, is there anychance that having a sri could damage the engine. Is this unheard of because most mazda6club.com people are saying a sri is gonna toast the engine. Is there any truth to this it doesnt seem possible since its not like with the hood down its 500 degrees

[TTsupra911]

I think your Mazda boys lost there minds, unless there under the hood of an RX-7. You'll be fine with a SRI. You will always here the arguement that the CAI is better then SRI or vise versa, but in the end performance is preatty close and it all comes down to drivers preferance.

[SeMaxima99]

Id say do the airbox mod. I had bought a SRI for my 97 maxima awhile back and it sounded nice. Well my friend got a maxima and we decided to cut a hole in the side of the airbox and it sounded very close to what mine sounded like but he spend nothing on his. It also helps out because looking into the engine bay you dont see anything done.

Price it out for us.

Airbox: $0 unless you get a K&N filter-$40?

SRI: $?

CAI: $?

I dont know how much the price ranges are but i know that with my maxima any intake was worth -1hp unless you consider Forced Air Intake which is the best. Just wait for a turbo.