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insaini
05-27-2009, 08:05 PM
why would you choose a short ram air intake instead of a cold air intake ( the one that goes behind your bumper ) ... short ram just sucks in hot air around the engine bay .... the other one actually makes sense since its getting air from behind the bumper area where its cooler....

any explainations?
MAZDA Kitten
05-27-2009, 08:11 PM
less chance of hydrolocking?
FLIPDADY
05-27-2009, 08:13 PM
less chance of hydrolocking?
That's one thing IMO.

I got rid of my CAI for cosmetic purposes. The Simota SRI looks so damn sexy!

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y226/AJBOY_99/may9012.jpg)
insaini
05-27-2009, 08:16 PM
i don't think many people will be driving their car in a flood? ... ya some places in the gta do get flooded ... but if you know you have a cai .. why would you take the risk? ... any other reasons other then hydrolocking and simota sri looking sexy? lol
omalak
05-27-2009, 08:21 PM
i think thats about it...

people say you get more low end power with an SRI?

best bet is to get a CAI that can be converted to SRI :) like the K&N Typhoon or the Injen :bana2
insaini
05-27-2009, 08:29 PM
lol you mean like two peice piping? ... makes sense ... but ya i live in brampton ... we get rain obv ... like today ... but i dont think this is enough to hydrolock my engine lol ... plus wouldnt the plastic sheild under my car protect any water splashes from getting to the cai?
mit-gee-mui
05-27-2009, 08:38 PM
http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showpost.php?p=50740&postcount=3

Also last link at bottom of this page.
p-o-g-i
05-27-2009, 09:58 PM
I've used both, and IMO... I saw no difference at all.
Tizmee24
05-28-2009, 01:19 AM
stock is better then put k&n filter and its good to go. why change it if your goin to have a problem with it, its just a waste of money ... call me cheap LOL
agm_ultimatex
05-28-2009, 03:16 PM
it does sound nicer, get more performance than with one than with an air filter. I found the filter did improve throttle response though.
bongamk
05-28-2009, 04:22 PM
I got rid of my CAI for cosmetic purposes. The Simota SRI looks so damn sexy!

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y226/AJBOY_99/may9012.jpg)

hey flip I read that you recently got your Simota, did you get it with he GB from mazda3forums?
laksman91
05-28-2009, 04:28 PM
^ i think he was the lucky one that got it for free :chuckle
agm_ultimatex
05-29-2009, 11:38 AM
id like a free SRI :P
FLIPDADY
05-29-2009, 03:29 PM
^ i think he was the lucky one that got it for free :chuckle
Nothing in this world is free.:chuckle
nitsuji
05-29-2009, 04:54 PM
^ i think he was the lucky one that got it for free :chuckle

I was one minute too late to call dibs. lol!
solo.
06-08-2009, 09:31 AM
A SRI has a SLIGHTLY (negligible) more torque and throttle respone.
CAI will provide SLIGHTLY more HP.
1flycdnM3
06-08-2009, 09:57 AM
A SRI has a SLIGHTLY (negligible) more torque and throttle respone.
CAI will provide SLIGHTLY more HP.

I've posted enough "long-winded" responses to this so basically it's EXACTLY what solo said (without getting too technical)

SRI = low-end torque, great for people worried about hydro-lock, easy to install

CAI = little more difficult to install, better torque throughout the RPM range (not as good at low-end compared to SRI) and more for a "daily driver" IMO