sri or cai
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Re: sri or cai (cityslicker1606)
Ummm up to you. Like most people say CAI sucks water. If you live in a rainy area or wet, you might be screwed. SRI can suck up hot air from the engine.
But search this forum. There is a thread where one member post some dynos and video clips
But search this forum. There is a thread where one member post some dynos and video clips
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Re: sri or cai (cityslicker1606)
I have a SRI in my car in my 95 Accord. Mainly the only difference between a SRI and CAI is the CAI give you a little more HP. If you get a CAI, I'd reccomend getting an air bypass valve and if you happen to get a SRI, get a heat shield for it. I'm thinking of switching to an AEM CAI. 
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Re: sri or cai (mustbeballiin)
i have a cheap CAI from ebay that i switched over to SRI mode. (6th gen, 4cyl)
read my thoughts here (long):
http://www.6thgenaccord.com/fo...=5452
cliffs:
i like the SRI set WAYYY better.
the CAI was obnoxiously loud at 4k
and just above that i felt my torque drop off like the side of a cliff.
the SRI has a nice growl that gets loud right at redline, and the torque seems to pull much more smoothly all the way through.
read my thoughts here (long):
http://www.6thgenaccord.com/fo...=5452
cliffs:
i like the SRI set WAYYY better.
the CAI was obnoxiously loud at 4k
and just above that i felt my torque drop off like the side of a cliff.the SRI has a nice growl that gets loud right at redline, and the torque seems to pull much more smoothly all the way through.
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Re: sri or cai (xluben)
SRI's are nice, but CAI give you more HP. I like the sound a SRI give when you redline it. But, I'm the type of person that likes to have a loud car. So I think a CAI would be better for me. But, getting a SRI or CAI is really up to you. Both are great, but differ in some ways as you read. I'd still say go with a CAI (ie. AEM, Injen, etc.).
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Re: sri or cai (mustbeballiin)
your not going to really notice anything to be honest.
And a CAI runs more risk of sucking up water, unless you get the bypass. But still, figure your air filter is going to be about 3 inches from the ground, right next to your tire.
SRI is a safer and easier route to go, i feel they free up the same amout of air over the stock piping.
SRI is also cheaper.
And a CAI runs more risk of sucking up water, unless you get the bypass. But still, figure your air filter is going to be about 3 inches from the ground, right next to your tire.
SRI is a safer and easier route to go, i feel they free up the same amout of air over the stock piping.
SRI is also cheaper.
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Re: sri or cai (sony224422)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by xluben »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
the CAI was obnoxiously loud at 4k and just above that i felt my torque drop off like the side of a cliff.
the SRI has a nice growl that gets loud right at redline, and the torque seems to pull much more smoothly all the way through.</TD></TR></TABLE>
To ask a question about this if that's ok, is there any way in making a CAI sound less annoying? Cops around my area are getting rediculous, sleeper is the only way around here. Just wondering if I can cut down on the sound. Sorry if that was a bit off topic.
Thanks.
the CAI was obnoxiously loud at 4k and just above that i felt my torque drop off like the side of a cliff.
the SRI has a nice growl that gets loud right at redline, and the torque seems to pull much more smoothly all the way through.</TD></TR></TABLE>
To ask a question about this if that's ok, is there any way in making a CAI sound less annoying? Cops around my area are getting rediculous, sleeper is the only way around here. Just wondering if I can cut down on the sound. Sorry if that was a bit off topic.
Thanks.
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Re: sri or cai (sony224422)
Well I've used one before. Then it got stolen, mind you it was Pilot (LMAO sucks to be a stupid thief). It seemed to work pretty well, I want to ask but I should probably just search for it but what's a bypass?
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Re: sri or cai (@ck)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by @ck »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
To ask a question about this if that's ok, is there any way in making a CAI sound less annoying? Cops around my area are getting rediculous, sleeper is the only way around here. Just wondering if I can cut down on the sound. Sorry if that was a bit off topic.
Thanks.</TD></TR></TABLE>
i'm not sure why my CAI was so loud, but normally SRI's are considered to be louder.
i don't think there's much of anything you can do to change how the intake sounds, maybe a filter change would alter the sound a bit, but not much.
it's the air flowing through the piping making the noise, so unless you change that in some way the sound isn't going to change much.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by sony224422 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">a CAI is going to be a bad idea for you. You'll def need a bypass living in WA.</TD></TR></TABLE>
i have a hard time believing that a CAI is going to suck in any water unless you really submerge it, but i wouldn't wanna try too hard to test my theory.
but a bypass isn't too expensive and would add an extra safety factor.
To ask a question about this if that's ok, is there any way in making a CAI sound less annoying? Cops around my area are getting rediculous, sleeper is the only way around here. Just wondering if I can cut down on the sound. Sorry if that was a bit off topic.
Thanks.</TD></TR></TABLE>
i'm not sure why my CAI was so loud, but normally SRI's are considered to be louder.
i don't think there's much of anything you can do to change how the intake sounds, maybe a filter change would alter the sound a bit, but not much.
it's the air flowing through the piping making the noise, so unless you change that in some way the sound isn't going to change much.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by sony224422 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">a CAI is going to be a bad idea for you. You'll def need a bypass living in WA.</TD></TR></TABLE>
i have a hard time believing that a CAI is going to suck in any water unless you really submerge it, but i wouldn't wanna try too hard to test my theory.
but a bypass isn't too expensive and would add an extra safety factor.
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Re: sri or cai (xluben)
Never mind I found what the bypass is. It's a good idea but I doubt I'll need one. But if I get the chance I'll buy one. However, the weather up here is starting to get nice, thank god.
On the sound thing, I was just wondering if it was possible thanks though.
On the sound thing, I was just wondering if it was possible thanks though.
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Re: sri or cai (xluben)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by xluben »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
i have a hard time believing that a CAI is going to suck in any water unless you really submerge it, but i wouldn't wanna try too hard to test my theory.
but a bypass isn't too expensive and would add an extra safety factor.</TD></TR></TABLE>
ever heard of hydrolock?
i have a hard time believing that a CAI is going to suck in any water unless you really submerge it, but i wouldn't wanna try too hard to test my theory.
but a bypass isn't too expensive and would add an extra safety factor.</TD></TR></TABLE>
ever heard of hydrolock?
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Re: sri or cai (@ck)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by @ck »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Sadly no.</TD></TR></TABLE>
its what happens when you suck water up into your engine. and don't think it won't happen to you. you don't have to sumerage it, all you have to do is hit one puddle and if you don't have the bypass with the CAI kiss your engine goodbye.
hydrolock is when water enters the engine, and since water (or any liquid) can be compressed and it won't dentonate, your engine is going to destroy itself. You'll either throw a rod, smash the valves up, or crack the block.
its what happens when you suck water up into your engine. and don't think it won't happen to you. you don't have to sumerage it, all you have to do is hit one puddle and if you don't have the bypass with the CAI kiss your engine goodbye.
hydrolock is when water enters the engine, and since water (or any liquid) can be compressed and it won't dentonate, your engine is going to destroy itself. You'll either throw a rod, smash the valves up, or crack the block.
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Re: sri or cai (sony224422)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by xluben »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
i'm not sure why my CAI was so loud, but normally SRI's are considered to be louder.</TD></TR></TABLE>
It has to do with the resonant frequencies, pressure waves, yada yada yada...
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by xluben »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">...it's the air flowing through the piping making the noise...</TD></TR></TABLE>
There are a lot of things that combine to create the intake's noise -- moving air is just a small part of it.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by sony224422 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">ever heard of hydrolock?</TD></TR></TABLE>
It takes a decent amount of water to hydrolock. Driving through puddles/rain will not do any damage. People have actually been using water-injection for years as a way of combatting detonation. Granted, if you hit a <U>LARGE</U> puddle at a high rate of speed, then you could possibly have enough water entering the intake to cause hydrolock.
i'm not sure why my CAI was so loud, but normally SRI's are considered to be louder.</TD></TR></TABLE>
It has to do with the resonant frequencies, pressure waves, yada yada yada...
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by xluben »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">...it's the air flowing through the piping making the noise...</TD></TR></TABLE>
There are a lot of things that combine to create the intake's noise -- moving air is just a small part of it.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by sony224422 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">ever heard of hydrolock?</TD></TR></TABLE>
It takes a decent amount of water to hydrolock. Driving through puddles/rain will not do any damage. People have actually been using water-injection for years as a way of combatting detonation. Granted, if you hit a <U>LARGE</U> puddle at a high rate of speed, then you could possibly have enough water entering the intake to cause hydrolock.
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If you end up getting a CAI, don't be one of those idiots that take off the splash guard under your car. and the bypass valve would be a good idea also seeing as you live in WA.
Edit:
The main differences between the two are:
A SRI is cheaper, shorter, and easier to install. You don't recieve as much HP and you get the heat from the engine sucked in also.
A CAI is more expensive, longer, a little more time consuming to install. You get more HP than you would from a SRI, but instead of getting the heat from the engine, you have the risk of getting water in it. Hence one of the reasons to get a bypass valve.
So, basically, its really up to you on how and what you want to get for your 92 Accord (SRI or CAI). Like I said, I have a SRI right now. It's quite, but right when you redline it sounds really nice. But, I want to upgrade to a CAI.
and the bypass valve would be a good idea also seeing as you live in WA.Edit:
The main differences between the two are:
A SRI is cheaper, shorter, and easier to install. You don't recieve as much HP and you get the heat from the engine sucked in also.
A CAI is more expensive, longer, a little more time consuming to install. You get more HP than you would from a SRI, but instead of getting the heat from the engine, you have the risk of getting water in it. Hence one of the reasons to get a bypass valve.
So, basically, its really up to you on how and what you want to get for your 92 Accord (SRI or CAI). Like I said, I have a SRI right now. It's quite, but right when you redline it sounds really nice. But, I want to upgrade to a CAI.
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Re: sri or cai (philadd)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by philadd »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
It takes a decent amount of water to hydrolock. Driving through puddles/rain will not do any damage. People have actually been using water-injection for years as a way of combatting detonation. Granted, if you hit a <U>LARGE</U> puddle at a high rate of speed, then you could possibly have enough water entering the intake to cause hydrolock.</TD></TR></TABLE>
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I don't know why everyone is so afraid of hydrolocking. It takes alot more than hitting a puddle to suck up enough water to hydrolock an engine. I have installed and driven plenty of CAIs and I have NEVER seen anyone hydrolock their engine. I'm not saying no one should by a bypass, it never hurts to have extra insurance. Just use your head and you'll be fine (don't drive through standing water).
It takes a decent amount of water to hydrolock. Driving through puddles/rain will not do any damage. People have actually been using water-injection for years as a way of combatting detonation. Granted, if you hit a <U>LARGE</U> puddle at a high rate of speed, then you could possibly have enough water entering the intake to cause hydrolock.</TD></TR></TABLE>
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I don't know why everyone is so afraid of hydrolocking. It takes alot more than hitting a puddle to suck up enough water to hydrolock an engine. I have installed and driven plenty of CAIs and I have NEVER seen anyone hydrolock their engine. I'm not saying no one should by a bypass, it never hurts to have extra insurance. Just use your head and you'll be fine (don't drive through standing water).
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Re: sri or cai (FarinaMotorsports)
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I don't know why everyone is so afraid of hydrolocking. It takes alot more than hitting a puddle to suck up enough water to hydrolock an engine. I have installed and driven plenty of CAIs and I have NEVER seen anyone hydrolock their engine. I'm not saying no one should by a bypass, it never hurts to have extra insurance. Just use your head and you'll be fine (don't drive through standing water).</TD></TR></TABLE>
i've seen it twice. Not on my cars, but one of my friends hit a deep long puddle on the highway, and a kid at my college.
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I don't know why everyone is so afraid of hydrolocking. It takes alot more than hitting a puddle to suck up enough water to hydrolock an engine. I have installed and driven plenty of CAIs and I have NEVER seen anyone hydrolock their engine. I'm not saying no one should by a bypass, it never hurts to have extra insurance. Just use your head and you'll be fine (don't drive through standing water).</TD></TR></TABLE>
i've seen it twice. Not on my cars, but one of my friends hit a deep long puddle on the highway, and a kid at my college.
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Re: sri or cai (sony224422)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by sony224422 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
i've seen it twice. Not on my cars, but one of my friends hit a deep long puddle on the highway, and a kid at my college.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Try and avoid big puddles, or just puddles in general.
i've seen it twice. Not on my cars, but one of my friends hit a deep long puddle on the highway, and a kid at my college.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Try and avoid big puddles, or just puddles in general.
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