Short ram??

sardento · 10-13-2009, 07:29 PM

Hi folks, I'm considering getting a CAI but a ,little confused as to the difference between the INJEN CAI and a short ram CAI? Seems to me that the short ram would be easier to install, clean and maintain. Is there is difference performanance wise? is one easier to install?? thanks in advance for advise

btw: i have a '08 BS G37S 6MT loaded with everything except the 4WAS

nogoodname · 10-13-2009, 07:37 PM

sri is easier and faster to install but cai gives better gains

sardento · 10-14-2009, 03:16 PM

Thanks for the tip!! Why does the cai give better gains though? Anybody know a shop for install in the DC area?

rfabian85 · 10-14-2009, 03:25 PM

ICOLD air is better for the engine.. Thats what i been told... Plus it sounds sick i got it in my couple... 1+ for CAI

Namir · 10-14-2009, 03:30 PM

Short "ram" isn't a CAI, its pulling air from the engine so its going to be warm/hot whatever you want to call it.
Colder air is more dense, higher O2 concentration and higher combustibility when combined with fuel and spark.

CAI = more gains, harder to install $$$
SRI = less gains, easier to install $$

WhosUrBuddiee · 10-14-2009, 03:38 PM

The CAI is still pretty damn easy to install. The SRI is only slightly easier to install.

L-GT · 10-14-2009, 03:38 PM

If you're looking to install the Injen CAI, perhaps these ladies can help you.

YouTube - Sisters install an Injen Cold Air Intake - 2008 Infiniti G35 / G37

Might be a good idea to watch it first to see if its worth your troubles.

efuseakay · 10-14-2009, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Namir

Short "ram" isn't a CAI, its pulling air from the engine so its going to be warm/hot whatever you want to call it.
Colder air is more dense, higher O2 concentration and higher combustibility when combined with fuel and spark.

CAI = more gains, harder to install $$$
SRI = less gains, easier to install $$

R2c = short ram cold air intake. There's no point removing your bumper to install an intake when a SRI with a heat shield will give you the same.

gthal · 10-14-2009, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by efuseakay

R2c = short ram cold air intake. There's no point removing your bumper to install an intake when a SRI with a heat shield will give you the same.

Is the heat shield on the R2C that much better than the Injen SRI? I had the Injen (with the heat shield) and IMO the heat shield did little if anything. Although the R2C heat shield does "look" more substantial, it must still allow engine heat in to some extent

SilverBullet · 10-14-2009, 06:28 PM

There is not that big of a difference in performance between CAI and SRI, unless you get a tune.

nogoodname · 10-14-2009, 06:40 PM

r2c gives off louder sound over injens.... i checked at a meet

sardento · 10-14-2009, 09:06 PM

thanks everyone!! think i'll go with the CAI but does installing one viod the warranty?

wakeboardr116 · 10-14-2009, 10:01 PM

It is only void for the part you are replacing since it is an aftermarket part and not OEM, in your case the OEM intakes. Or if they can PROVE that the intakes caused a problem that the OEM's would not have.

swordsman54 · 10-15-2009, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sardento

Thanks for the tip!! Why does the cai give better gains though? Anybody know a shop for install in the DC area?

Function Tuned in Dulles, VA is a good install shop.

nogoodname · 10-15-2009, 02:48 PM

solismo the popo has his Injens for sale

10-13-2009, 07:29 PM	#1
sardento Registered User Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 76	Short ram?? Hi folks, I'm considering getting a CAI but a ,little confused as to the difference between the INJEN CAI and a short ram CAI? Seems to me that the short ram would be easier to install, clean and maintain. Is there is difference performanance wise? is one easier to install?? thanks in advance for advise btw: i have a '08 BS G37S 6MT loaded with everything except the 4WAS

10-13-2009, 07:37 PM	#2
nogoodname Team Outcast Trader Score: (2) Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Montreal Posts: 6,282	sri is easier and faster to install but cai gives better gains __________________ Autokits-X \| Alliance \| Limited Edition \|\| R2C \| Top Secret \| VLEDs \| Vossen Wheels

10-14-2009, 03:30 PM	#5
Namir Registered User Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: OH and VA Posts: 317	Short "ram" isn't a CAI, its pulling air from the engine so its going to be warm/hot whatever you want to call it. Colder air is more dense, higher O2 concentration and higher combustibility when combined with fuel and spark. CAI = more gains, harder to install $$$ SRI = less gains, easier to install $$ __________________ 09\|G37S\|MW\|6MT\|PREM\|NAV\|V-led\|InjenCAI\|6000K\|Key-hole-delete\|Eibach\|Ichiba15mm\|

10-14-2009, 03:38 PM	#6
WhosUrBuddiee Premier Member Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 3,466	The CAI is still pretty damn easy to install. The SRI is only slightly easier to install. __________________ G37S \| Vibrant Red \| Bone Stock \|

10-14-2009, 06:28 PM	#10
SilverBullet Premier Member 2008 Infiniti G37 Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,163	There is not that big of a difference in performance between CAI and SRI, unless you get a tune. __________________ \|Tint\|\|Tanabe Coils\|\|LEDS\|\|Injen\|\|HKS\|\|Kinetix\|\|BBGK V2\|\|SPC\|\|Hotchkis\|\|GT Spec\|\|Bat's Overlays\|\|Black Grill\|\|Nismo Shift knob\|\|Cobb\|\|GTM Oil Cooler\|\|GT-30 Phantoms\|\|Kics R40s\| Lights by MR Works

10-14-2009, 03:16 PM	#3
sardento Registered User Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 76	Thanks for the tip!! Why does the cai give better gains though? Anybody know a shop for install in the DC area?

10-14-2009, 03:25 PM	#4
rfabian85 Registered User 2009 Infiniti G37 Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2009 Location: New York Posts: 99	ICOLD air is better for the engine.. Thats what i been told... Plus it sounds sick i got it in my couple... 1+ for CAI

10-14-2009, 03:38 PM	#7
L-GT Registered User 2009 Infiniti G37 Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 25	If you're looking to install the Injen CAI, perhaps these ladies can help you. YouTube - Sisters install an Injen Cold Air Intake - 2008 Infiniti G35 / G37 Might be a good idea to watch it first to see if its worth your troubles.

10-14-2009, 06:40 PM	#11
nogoodname Team Outcast Trader Score: (2) Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Montreal Posts: 6,282	r2c gives off louder sound over injens.... i checked at a meet __________________ Autokits-X \| Alliance \| Limited Edition \|\| R2C \| Top Secret \| VLEDs \| Vossen Wheels

10-14-2009, 09:06 PM	#12
sardento Registered User Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 76	thanks everyone!! think i'll go with the CAI but does installing one viod the warranty?

10-14-2009, 10:01 PM	#13
wakeboardr116 ___________ 2008 Infiniti G37 Trader Score: (4) Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,504	It is only void for the part you are replacing since it is an aftermarket part and not OEM, in your case the OEM intakes. Or if they can PROVE that the intakes caused a problem that the OEM's would not have.

10-15-2009, 02:48 PM	#15
nogoodname Team Outcast Trader Score: (2) Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Montreal Posts: 6,282	solismo the popo has his Injens for sale __________________ Autokits-X \| Alliance \| Limited Edition \|\| R2C \| Top Secret \| VLEDs \| Vossen Wheels

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