Why does everyone think SRI's are so bad?

[mjweier]

Okay, so to start out, I'm kind of a newbie.

For one thing, I live in an area that receives substantial amounts of snow and rain, so a CAI is pretty much out of the question unless I want to get an engine full of water.

I purchased a $50 SRI off of Ebay with the pipe leading to wear the old air filter box used to be, and a K&N filter. I don't see how people are saying this is WORSE than stock, considering you're taking out so much air friction by using metal tubes instead of a long plastic, and RIBBED tubing for your stock air. Even though you get warmer air, isn't it possible just to put a tube leading from the front of your car (say, behind the grill or wheel-well) up to the SRI to aid with some cooler air?

Just wanted to ask,
Thanks!

[AJW6]

Originally Posted by mjweier

Okay, so to start out, I'm kind of a newbie.

For one thing, I live in an area that receives substantial amounts of snow and rain, so a CAI is pretty much out of the question unless I want to get an engine full of water.

I purchased a $50 SRI off of Ebay with the pipe leading to wear the old air filter box used to be, and a K&N filter. I don't see how people are saying this is WORSE than stock, considering you're taking out so much air friction by using metal tubes instead of a long plastic, and RIBBED tubing for your stock air. Even though you get warmer air, isn't it possible just to put a tube leading from the front of your car (say, behind the grill or wheel-well) up to the SRI to aid with some cooler air?

Just wanted to ask,
Thanks!

Yeah, you could do that. If you put it behind the grille, then you'd have an open pipe collecting rain water/snow and sucking it into the engine. If you want cold air, then make a cold air intake and risk getting water in it. If you don't want that risk, then stick with your short ram.

[toyotaman11]

Originally Posted by mjweier

Okay, so to start out, I'm kind of a newbie.

For one thing, I live in an area that receives substantial amounts of snow and rain, so a CAI is pretty much out of the question unless I want to get an engine full of water.

I purchased a $50 SRI off of Ebay with the pipe leading to wear the old air filter box used to be, and a K&N filter. I don't see how people are saying this is WORSE than stock, considering you're taking out so much air friction by using metal tubes instead of a long plastic, and RIBBED tubing for your stock air. Even though you get warmer air, isn't it possible just to put a tube leading from the front of your car (say, behind the grill or wheel-well) up to the SRI to aid with some cooler air?

Just wanted to ask,
Thanks!

The short rams are not a problem at all. I had one for a while and noticed a difference. However my curiosity led me to try out a CAI.

I can certainly tell a difference when putting in the CAI. I really think its a lot better, but if your afraid of water damage then it may not be for you. Eventhough you can get an AEM bypass valve that would almost eliminate the risk of the CAI.

Here are some of my short ram pics:





Here are some pics of what my make shift CAI looks like:

[downsb]

I've got a Secret Weapon SRI and I think it's just fine. Like AJW6 stated; you can get an AEM bypass valve that'll help to keep water from getting into the engine. There are several threads about CAIs and SRIs on here...It really depends on where you want your powerband as to what kind of intake is best for you. SRI is better in the higher RPM range, and CAI is better in the lower. Also, it has been theorized that although the temp of the air going in makes a difference, in the case of the car the temp difference usually isn't enough to make a very noticeable difference in performance (so long as it's not the throttled stock intake). Search for CAI on here and you'll find a few great threads on this subject.

[PhatRoyale]

Originally Posted by downsb

I've got a Secret Weapon SRI and I think it's just fine. Like AJW6 stated; you can get an AEM bypass valve that'll help to keep water from getting into the engine. There are several threads about CAIs and SRIs on here...It really depends on where you want your powerband as to what kind of intake is best for you. SRI is better in the higher RPM range, and CAI is better in the lower. Also, it has been theorized that although the temp of the air going in makes a difference, in the case of the car the temp difference usually isn't enough to make a very noticeable difference in performance (so long as it's not the throttled stock intake). Search for CAI on here and you'll find a few great threads on this subject.

I second that, solid advice here.

[mjweier]

Thanks, that's some great advice downsb! =]

I was not aware of the bypass valve. Where can you buy one? Are they very expensive?

Also, does anyone have a link on how to do a DIY CAI? I'm much more interested in a CAI now that I know about that bypass valve!

Thanks!

[jkg065]

Originally Posted by mjweier

Okay, so to start out, I'm kind of a newbie.

For one thing, I live in an area that receives substantial amounts of snow and rain, so a CAI is pretty much out of the question unless I want to get an engine full of water.

I purchased a $50 SRI off of Ebay with the pipe leading to wear the old air filter box used to be, and a K&N filter. I don't see how people are saying this is WORSE than stock, considering you're taking out so much air friction by using metal tubes instead of a long plastic, and RIBBED tubing for your stock air. Even though you get warmer air, isn't it possible just to put a tube leading from the front of your car (say, behind the grill or wheel-well) up to the SRI to aid with some cooler air?

Just wanted to ask,
Thanks!

Many of us added or rerouted tubing leading from the resonator box or piping that connected to the stock air box. The outside air pickup is in the left lower grill or if without fog lights from that point and routed to where air exits upwards below the cone filter.