cai or sri

[Frisco speed3]

Just got my ms3 an I was wondering which is better for our car?

 

[ndedomin]

Congrats on the MS3!!

Both types of intakes perform with similar results on our car. It really ends up being a matter of preference. No matter what, ANY intake upgrade on our car makes a HUGE difference. The only thing that matters is make sure you get an intake with a dry filter (i.e. one that doesn't require oil). Intakes that use oil filters mess up the MAF sensor.

Good options for both types of intake:

SRI: COBB
CAI: AEM, CPE, INJEN

 

[xboxlivemonkey]

There are inherent pros and cons of both intake systems, but the main difference between a short ram intake and a cold air intake is where the intake gets its air from. A short ram intake sits and the engine bay where the air temps are warmer due to the heat the engine produces while a cold air intake sits away from the engine bay, usually in the front fender where it can suck in cooler air from the outside. Sucking in cool air is important because cool air is denser than warm air, which means cool air molecules are closer together, so more air can fit into a given amount of space. An engine creates power by mixing and compressing air and fuel. The more air you can fit into a cylinder at one time, the bigger explosion you can create which in turn creates more horsepower. This is why a CAI is a wiser choice for making power.

http://blogs.superstreetonline.com/...intake-cai-vs-short-ram-intake-sri/index.html

any way getting a mazdaspeed intake and exhauset system will create over 30 or so horses , and its been proven so either way build up to that . also ground the throttle body , i hear that some people see a alight increase


any way i dont have much experience with intake systems but cobb is known to be one of the best tunners for mazda so either way your sure to get some good results



http://forums.clubrsx.com/showthread.php?t=125235

long article but worth it

 

[Frisco speed3]

Thankyou guys, I really appreciate the detailed feedback.

 

[08cosmic3]

Get the mid ram luke cool/warm intake. This way it will not start another CAI vs SRI argument.

 

[hilmar2k]

Once you are moving, intake temps will be nearly identical. An SRI is far cheaper and easier to install. Both will give you similar performance gains. Seems like a no brainer to me.

 

[Vindikacione]

It took only 4 days for this thread to start again, not too bad. This is the best question ever asked... Its like groundhog day and still everyone answers. I can't wait to buy my next car so I can ask this question.. again. Awesome. Maybe then someone can convince me to buy the CAI. Dang, I just can't wait.....

I couldn't help it. It was like I could tell the future!!!

And I won't be that punk, that tells you to use Search, because that's just mean. Welcome to the Boards! Enjoy your stay. And check out Drake13's contributions to the Forum, it makes it that much more palatable:

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=111465&page=160

 

[xboxlivemonkey]

It took only 4 days for this thread to start again, not too bad. This is the best question ever asked... Its like groundhog day and still everyone answers. I can't wait to buy my next car so I can ask this question.. again. Awesome. Maybe then someone can convince me to buy the CAI. Dang, I just can't wait.....

I couldn't help it. It was like I could tell the future!!!

And I won't be that punk, that tells you to use Search, because that's just mean. Welcome to the Boards! Enjoy your stay. And check out Drake13's contributions to the Forum, it makes it that much more palatable:

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=111465&page=160

Drake13

good stuff he puts , been on that thread for quite a while (boobs)

 

[MicaSp33d]

Congrats on the MS3!!

Both types of intakes perform with similar results on our car. It really ends up being a matter of preference. No matter what, ANY intake upgrade on our car makes a HUGE difference. The only thing that matters is make sure you get an intake with a dry filter (i.e. one that doesn't require oil). Intakes that use oil filters mess up the MAF sensor.

Good options for both types of intake:

SRI: COBB
CAI: AEM, CPE, INJEN

not true, oiled filters will not mess up the MAF sensor. Only people that can't follow directions and over oil will get oil on their MAF. Even if you do you can still clean off the oil.

I've been using oiled filters for years and had never had a problem ever. Even my family members uses oiled filters in their cars and none of us ever had a problem.

 

[Jasnall]

Agreed about the oil filters. Used em for a long time on MAF cars no issues unless you're dumb.

sri vs. cai = you won't tell the difference hp wise.

Sri is super easy to install, I did mine at 10:00pm in a parking lot in 15 minutes.

THe Cobb sounds awsome Btw.

 

[ndedomin]

Agreed about the oil filters. Used em for a long time on MAF cars no issues unless you're dumb.

sri vs. cai = you won't tell the difference hp wise.

Sri is super easy to install, I did mine at 10:00pm in a parking lot in 15 minutes.

THe Cobb sounds awsome Btw.

I understand that you CAN use an oil filter, but it is not the recommended type of filter when you have a MAF sensor...there is just less to worry about if you have a dry filter. Either way, I think we need to close this thread and leave it at the fact that CAI/SRI is all personal preference. This debate never stops because there is no definitive answer either way, and BOTH make huge gains on the MS3. BOTH are a good option.

 

[mazdaspeedster3]

Letting the filter dry after you clean it is the key! Most dont cause they are hurried and then over oil and there is your problem. Again, follow the directions.

SRI vs CAI; arent we tired of this debate yet? CAI FTW! Short rams are a cop out! If SRI's were putting down what CAI's were no one would buy a CAI any more. Secondly, I am not waiting 4 months to have what 90% of Speed3 owners has, that Cobb SRI. HOWEVER, the SRI is MUCH easier to install!

 

[Ghost Rider]

I understand that you CAN use an oil filter, but it is not the recommended type of filter when you have a MAF sensor...there is just less to worry about if you have a dry filter. Either way, I think we need to close this thread and leave it at the fact that CAI/SRI is all personal preference. This debate never stops because there is no definitive answer either way, and BOTH make huge gains on the MS3. BOTH are a good option.

Thank you!