If i buy a a CAI off ebay and put a different filter such as K & N would this still enhance my performance or will it not due to the ebay pipe?
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A "cold air intake" is still a cold air intake, as long as its not in the engine bay, it called a "cold air intake"
But in my opinion I would go for just a short ram...
But a CAI is also good.
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Fixed.Originally posted by pedroalcala View PostA "cold air intake" is still a cold air intake, as long as the filter is not in the engine bay, it called a "cold air intake"
But in my opinion I would go for just a short ram...
But a CAI is also good.
x2 on the short ram, or get a bypass valve.Bought From: Slammed4thGenOriginally posted by chessboxer
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I was looking on ebay for a short ram but i couldn't find one. Question.. which is better though a short ram or a cold air intake? which sounds and performs better?Comment
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Any two piece cold air intake can become a short ram. Just stick the filter on the end of the upper pipe.Originally posted by ASTCB7 View Post
As far as which is better, in my opinion the short ram. With a full CAI, you run the risk of sucking up water into the motor since the filter will be sitting in front of the tire close to the ground. A water bypass valve helps with this, but I've heard stories of massive puddles getting sucked up through them.
From what I can remember from the brief time I had a full CAI, you can hardly hear it. My short ram is loud as hell though.Bought From: Slammed4thGenOriginally posted by chessboxer TypeG x2DeevergoteBillKismeComment
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Just get a 2-piece cold air intake off of ebay and you can have either one you want.
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oh louder? nice are you rocking a ebay short ram?Comment
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A pipe is a pipe. Any engineering that has gone into the pipe design would get you MAYBE 1hp... not a big deal. Get a good filter to keep your engine safe, and you'll be good with either.
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i have a cold air. i love it. haven't had any problems2013 Ice Cream Cruise!
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Just be careful. I've had a CAI since 2003, and I live in the swamplands. I just don't drive through any big puddles. I stick to roads I know in the rain, though. Unknown roads can have puddles deeper than they seem, and that will fry your engine if you go deep enough.
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Bypass valve FTW! I've never ran anything except for a CAI and haven't ever had any problems but I also pay attention. Just be careful.Comment
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I'll just add my 2cents in here...Not quite sure of the "performance gains" over a stockbox especially on a CB7 are significant from an SRI or CAI. They help a tiny bit, in terms of maybe improving throttle response, but since having my CAI in, and then going back to the OEM stanley setup, I haven't noticed much of a difference at all (at least not enough to make me want to waste $40 on another eBay CAI anyway). IMO they're just there to sound cool. A good drop-in filter, is enough to suffice.
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They're a fun mod that's perfect for getting your feet wet in modding your CB, they make your engine bay look nicer, produce a cool sound, and give you some minor throttle response improvement. I'd say it's worth it to get a Short ram or a CAI.
Personally I'm rocking an eBay Short ram and I love it. Here's a link.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/90-93...item1c08a1bec1Comment
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