Da-92integra-rs
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I have a 92 rs with a b18a1 wich one has better performance cold air or a short RAM
x2. Yeah this is a topic that will come up many many times on various forums if you just search. Also with cold air, you might hydro lock due to sucking up water since the filter sits so low close to the ground.Search the site before reposting topics that have already been discused.
Cold air usually goes down into the front bumper bringing in colder outside air.
Short ram breathes engine bay air (higher temp) but usually throttle response is slightly better.
Cold air is more expensive and I'm not sure about power gains between the two.
egg-zackly8)Ok, here's the big difference...
A Cold Air Intake (CAI) system is built to take the air from under the car which is generally colder and the cold air helps with increasing horsepower.
A Short Ram Intake (SRI) system is built to take the air from inside your engine bay, which is generally hot from the engine.
With a SRI you get appearance, with CAI you get power. I'm having a hard time deciding if I want power or appearance since my car isn't a race car and is gonna be shown off I'm leaning to SRI.
Generally SRI is cheaper but CAI give a higher horsepower boost to your engine. CAI can suck in water during rain and get water inside your engine. So it's a big toss up.