just installed my injen CAI

[essejkcamraw]

bumper was a bit of a pain in the ass....but the intake was cake to install. had no clue the stock bpv would come to life so much. still waiting on my HKS to arrive. but the gains are PRETTY damn noticeable. my butt dyno is liking it (drive2)

[TheRealDefman]

Yeah, the fog lights were my biggest pain since their wiring was attached to the bumper and I couldn't get to some of the clips.

[eg6motion]

cool. Glad you like it. I was able to install mine without removing the bumper or tire. Hardest part is getting that splash shield think out for me.

[CHICO2003]

Mine just arrived today. I had installed one on my MSP back in the day. Absolute cake! I was floored when I saw you have to remove the front bumper! seriously... wtf? Is this really as much of a pain in the ass as it looks? As far as installing it without doing that... how is that possible? I'm willing to give that a try if it's not even more of a pain in the ass.

[Speedmoney]

It's possible. You need to remove the front tire and the inner fender well. That will allow you acess to the splash guard behind the bumper. Other than that it's easy.

Just a warning about the Injen CAI and the HKS SSQV, it take a bit of fitting to get the recirc hose right (depending on the flange that comes with your kit). If you have the kit from HKS it will fit better because the flange is angled just a bit so the the recirc hose doesn't go AS close to the CAI like the straight flanges do. You also my need a 3/4" 45 deg (home depot) copper elbow and some hose clamps.

[Huligan]

i installed mine without having to remove fender entirely or wheel. just turn left a bit and get an extra set of hands to pull the fender a bit on the left side to give u a bit of room to work with.

[STRICK-]

i installed mine without having to remove fender entirely or wheel. just turn left a bit and get an extra set of hands to pull the fender a bit on the left side to give u a bit of room to work with.
+1..this is how i did mine.....i turned the wheel and removed a couple of clips from the fender liner....i think the hardest part was putting the filter on the end of the pipe after the pipe was mounted up..

[madvillian]

with all of the SRI's currently on the market, why are you guys still going with CAI's? just curious.

[eg6motion]

CAI's produce more power.

[Abilor]

CAI's produce more power.

Allegedly.

[RC08MS3]

Allegedly.

Ive seen it dyno proven, if i can find the link ill post it.

Shows that after time, engine bay temps rob power because your not taking in fresh air, while CAI does. i guess you could argue that it has alot to do with Inter cooler also, and a FMIC would fix that issue.

[DaleNixon]

I'd guess a CAI gives you more power in heavy stop-and-go traffic situations where the SRI becomes a Hot Air Intake pretty quickly. While cruising, I'd guess they are about the same.

[el_Don]

For an SRI to be more effective, you have to go faster in order to get colder air in your engine bay. With the CAI, it's pretty much effective a any speed. The reason I like the SRI is that you don't have to worry about hydrolocking the engine.

[DaleNixon]

Some will tell you that hydrolock is all lies. Personally, I don't want to take the chance. And I know a handfull of people who have actually hydrolocked their engines.

[Element]

For an SRI to be more effective, you have to go faster in order to get colder air in your engine bay. With the CAI, it's pretty much effective a any speed. The reason I like the SRI is that you don't have to worry about hydrolocking the engine.

Ha ha I love the hydrolock argument. You would have to drive through a fucking lake to hydrolock the motor.

[madvillian]

Some will tell you that hydrolock is all lies. Personally, I don't want to take the chance. And I know a handfull of people who have actually hydrolocked their engines.

exactly, another horsepower and 2 lb/ft of torque is not worth the risk. there is no set depth of water in which hydrolock can happen, but there has indeed been some victims of it, you cannot argue that. not only this but it seems like a lot of people have had fucked up afr's and fuel trims with cai's

[DaleNixon]

My fuel trims are atrocious with the Cobb SRI.

[Abilor]

Some will tell you that hydrolock is all lies. Personally, I don't want to take the chance. And I know a handfull of people who have actually hydrolocked their engines.

Knew my comment would get a rise. Honestly, I'd go CAI if there wasn't regular flooding on Acadian Thruway on my way home, or the huge puddles on the way to TJ Ribs down the street. Unbelievable quick rain here in Baton Rouge area, can't risk CAI. If only because of the tension - I like to let it hang out when I dirve, not expect sudden failure of critical components.

[eg6motion]

exactly, another horsepower and 2 lb/ft of torque is not worth the risk. there is no set depth of water in which hydrolock can happen, but there has indeed been some victims of it, you cannot argue that. not only this but it seems like a lot of people have had fucked up afr's and fuel trims with cai's

actually on average its another 7-10whp and 7-10 ft-lbs. the argument shouldn't really be if a CAI produces more power...it does, dyno proven, track proven, PROVEN....its weather or not its worth it cost wise and if you will feel it. I have both, but still run the SRI. Its cheaper, easier to maintain, and quieter than a CAI. But the CAI produces more power...simple as that.

[eg6motion]

My fuel trims are atrocious with the Cobb SRI.

this is very interesting considering their advertising and air straightener. I do have to say though, after having a CAI on my car first...the SRI just doesn't feel that great. I cam from NA Honda's where a SRI made much lower torque and hp and CAI was top end...obviously the turbo negates these affects but the SRI feels much weaker in the bottom end and top...the CAI all around has more power. But right now I don't care about it a whole lot so the quieter Cobb SRI is staying on.

[Abilor]

Stop making me feel inadequate now. My SRI hasn't even arrived and you're disappointing me... ;)

[eg6motion]

Stop making me feel inadequate now. My SRI hasn't even arrived and you're disappointing me... ;)

no worries, you will still be happy. They all provide more power...SRI is just easier to install/remove, maintain and are quieter. I think most people won't feel a diff between the two and opt for intakes based on price and ease of maintenance. If peak HP is your only goal...a CAI is better...but then again if your just into peak HP you will likely have several other mods sooner or later that will make your intake choice rather moot anyway.

[amascio]

I know a guy that hydrolocked a V8 in a BMW 740i.
Homemade CAI - I saw it and it really looked great, but none the less he destroyed that engine going through some high water here in one of Houston's famous 4 inch rain showers.

The value of the car was so low and cost to replace the engine was so high, he just threw the car away.....

[STRICK-]

I know a guy that hydrolocked a V8 in a BMW 740i.
Homemade CAI - I saw it and it really looked great, but none the less he destroyed that engine going through some high water here in one of Houston's famous 4 inch rain showers.

The value of the car was so low and cost to replace the engine was so high, he just threw the car away.....


key word HOMEMADE........it can look good all day, thats not the point of CAIs...;)