CAI/SRI Torque Loss??

TypeR886 · Post by **TypeR886** » November 25th, 2002, 12:14 pm

I am planning on buying intake for the R but I dont think I am going to go with the CAI. But people here who has/had short Ram or knows about them could you please help me.

I want to know if there is any loss in feeling of torque. I came from a GSR before the R and I think the torque is the largest difference in the 2 in my opinion, besides the handling. But anyway should I purchase the AEM SRI? I know I would not have as much gain as a CAI for highend HP but my largest want for the intake would be the sound and the looks, then comes the power. I want more power but the main thing is I dont want to lose NE power or torque. Thanks!

pUrExTc · Post by **pUrExTc** » November 25th, 2002, 12:39 pm

The short ram is not as loud as the long ram. I know this from racing a GS-R equipped with a short ram (he was basically stock other than that, and I am bone stock, other than a long ram). his VTEC hit first (yes, he launched better), but then mine hit. This was the first Type-R to show up at the street races in Long Beach for a while (and equipped with a AEM CAI). When the race was over (and I was in front), everyone just told me, "damn, your car just screams VTEC." If it's the sound you want, get the CAI.
As far as looks, I'm guessing you mean under the hood, cox you won't see it outside of your car (haha)

. But yeah, the CAI does look more intimidating and aggressive than the short ram.

Post by **Trey** » November 26th, 2002, 5:21 pm

my personal op[inion is short rams are for nothing but sound. YOu won;t make more power or torque.

Get a cold air or stay stock. The stock box on a Type-R out dyno's a lot of different scenarios except the cold air setups.

Icebox and AEM are my 2 favorites. Icebox is much quieter.

B2FiNiTY · Post by **B2FiNiTY** » November 27th, 2002, 6:23 am

You cannot compare the GSR with the ITR intake sound wise. Totally different.

TypeR886 · Post by **TypeR886** » November 27th, 2002, 12:36 pm

Somebody sell me AEM CAI!

Bbasso · Post by **Bbasso** » November 27th, 2002, 2:52 pm

To put any worries to rest with the AEM CAI I have had mine in for 1.5 years and not one problem. As for SRI vs CAI ya might as well go with the CAI, it will give more HP and also alot louder then SRI. If your looking for a bling look also the AEM CAI is nice to the eyes of on lookers (I bought mine in silver) But if your looking for less chance of overall problems stay stock or try the Icebox. One thing I noticed about the Icebox vs AEM CAI is that the AEMCAI is alittle bit lighter...

My choice is to get the AEM CAI.
and don't pay more then 220 shipped (anything more, you did not shop well)

TypeR886 · Post by **TypeR886** » November 27th, 2002, 2:57 pm

Thanks alot man, I hooked up with somebody on this board who is selling me a RED aem CAI... I cant wait to hear it. I had CAI on my GS-R and it sounded great, cant imagine the sound of the R

Bbasso · Post by **Bbasso** » November 27th, 2002, 2:59 pm

Enjoy.

pUrExTc · Post by **pUrExTc** » November 27th, 2002, 3:03 pm

TypeR886 wrote:... I cant wait to hear it.

The ITR with an AEM CAI just SCREAMS VTEC! You'll love it. However, there's also a whistling sound when pressing lightly on your gas at low speeds in mid to low RPM (it sounds like something other than an intake).

TypeR886 · Post by **TypeR886** » November 27th, 2002, 3:05 pm

Yes I remember that with the GS-R, I love it. It either whisles or growls! Sounds great. I only had two concerns that was water, (we all know that B18C5's are pretty har engines to come by) and loss of torque. I didnt want to loose that little kick at low rpms

ALLMOTORB18c5 · Post by **ALLMOTORB18c5** » November 28th, 2002, 12:44 am

that noise u hear is your throttle body trying to suck the air in or somthing
i replaced my throttle with a bigger one(spoon 70mm) now that whistle is gone. and the r vtec will always be louder then a gsr, i think type r vtec screams the loudest unless u put itr cams in a gsr our came is way bigger

ALLMOTORB18c5 · Post by **ALLMOTORB18c5** » November 28th, 2002, 12:46 am

that noise u hear is your throttle body trying to suck the air in or somthing
i replaced my throttle with a bigger one(spoon 70mm) now that whistle is gone. and the r vtec will always be louder then a gsr, i think type r vtec screams the loudest unless u put itr cams in a gsr our cam is way bigger.
and a short ram intake dont do shit, mostly just noise