RAM Intake

[ampao]

Hey guys

Whats the difference between a shorter RAM and the standard one? Pros and Cons?

(This is my first time tuning a car, and this forum is the best way for me to learn about this stuff.)

[carolinaex]

short ram is not a cold air intake,cold air unit piping will continue into fender. i recomend the full cold air,both short and full will give noticable hp change from stock

[chrischhorn]

Short ram
Pro: better air flow, Sounds good, Quick replacement, cheap, maybe 1-2 hp
Cons: Still sucks hot air in the engine bay.

Cold air:
Pro:Better air flow, Sounds good, Recieves outside air temps instead of engine bay temps, maybe 3-5hp
Cons: Have to be more careful about water puddles cuz if you suck up water, say bye bye to ur motor, Little bit more time consuming to install, Usually a bit more expensive.

The pros and cons of both arent huge but those are really the only things that come to mind. You wont get a huge increase from either of them unless your motor is built. Well you wont ever get a HUGE increase from either but the butt dyno will notice. But the Cold Air Intake is preferred by most and it is considered a better performance upgrade than the short ram.

[ampao]

Short ram
Pro: better air flow, Sounds good, Quick replacement, cheap, maybe 1-2 hp
Cons: Still sucks hot air in the engine bay.

Cold air:
Pro:Better air flow, Sounds good, Recieves outside air temps instead of engine bay temps, maybe 3-5hp
Cons: Have to be more careful about water puddles cuz if you suck up water, say bye bye to ur motor, Little bit more time consuming to install, Usually a bit more expensive.

The pros and cons of both arent huge but those are really the only things that come to mind. You wont get a huge increase from either of them unless your motor is built. Well you wont ever get a HUGE increase from either but the butt dyno will notice. But the Cold Air Intake is preferred by most and it is considered a better performance upgrade than the short ram.

Water puddles? I've heard mention of a bypass valve, is that necessary?

[1990Ex]

Water puddles? I've heard mention of a bypass valve, is that necessary?

bypass valve is a must

[ampao]

bypass valve is a must

Thanks. I've been reading on this since I posted and I found that some people frown upon valves as they make your engine lose power. Is that true?

[chrischhorn]

ive never heard of the losing power thing but then again i never did run a cold air intake.....i went from short ram to boosted

[1990Ex]

the main purpose of the bypass valve is to stop hydro lock, you will not lose/gain hp from installing one. if you drive in the rain often then GET ONE!!!! but if your car doesnt see rain then dont worry about it. i ran a short ram for 2 years before switching to the full cai, i have noticed alot of gains. im chirping tires in a auto for christ sake

[ampao]

HAHAH Sweet!!! Thanks everyone!! Guess thats my route then. CAI with a bypassvalve. *whew*

You guys rock. Helping out noobs and all.

[1990Ex]

if you dont wanna spend lots of money, get a cai off of ebay an put a better filter on it

[ampao]

if you dont wanna spend lots of money, get a cai off of ebay an put a better filter on it

Whats a better filter brand?

[1990Ex]

Whats a better filter brand?

K&N thats what i got


even the filters from your local autozone/advance is better

[benji]

Thanks. I've been reading on this since I posted and I found that some people frown upon valves as they make your engine lose power. Is that true?

You'll loose a lot more power when you suck up water and hydrolock.

[1990Ex]

You'll loose a lot more power when you suck up water and hydrolock.

you will not have any power if you hydrolock

[ampao]

Link

so something like this? And just replace the filter? (and add the valve?)