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From what I have learned, neither one of these products alone produces much power, but the CAI produces more than the short ram because it uses colder air. The short ram is located closer to the engine block so the air it uses is hotter, but it is less expensive and easier to install/maintain. I live in Maine, where we get lots of snow and a good amount of rain as well. I have heard that short ram intakes are suggested for people who live in this type of climate because it highly reduces the risk of moisture getting into your intake, then your engine. So here is my question... Should I play it safe and just go with the short ram? Or I have heard that there is some sort of bypass valve you can install on CAI's to prevent the water from coming in, is this true? Can you get this for any CAI? Also, if i decide against the CAI , would it make sense to get the short ram, or just leave it stock? I know my car is not fast, so spare me your opinions and please help w/ advice thxThank you i VTEC. Do you, or anyone else, know of some sort of bypass valve or something like that, that you can install on CAI's to prevent hydrolock?

Here is it all:"Q: Should I get a short ram intake (SRI) or a cold air intake (CAI)?A: Here’s the breakdown:SRI+ Easier to install; no need to take off bumper+ Less chance of hydrolock+ Adds a more aggressive sound+ Slightly better throttle response compared to CAI+ Usually cheaper than CAI+ Looks cooler than CAI because you have a huge cone filter in your engine bay- Warmer Air than CAICAI+ Colder air; although it warms up a little as it goes up the tube+ Adds a more aggressive sound- More chance of hydrolock than SRI- Throttle response is not a noticeable as a SRI (still there though) - Need to remove bumper to install (this only applies to some cars) "In my opinion, I would have to say go with the CAI.But its your choice and decision.































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i had a 98 civic and i went the the cold air intake, your stock one will be fine but the aftermarket is bigger which will draw in more air.....

for one thing moisture in your engine or intake is not bad. If it is a little. It is a lot that is harmful to your engine. Water is not compressable unlike air. If around 50cc gets into a cylinder there will not be enough room and something has to bend or break because one thing is for sure the water is not giving in. I've seen some nice bent and snapped connecting rods due to hydrolock. Basically go with a cold air intake because they have the most benifits, those where explained above pretty well except for i can't think of really any cars that you would need to take the bumper off of. I've worked on civics and integras, it would be easier if the bumper was taken off, but is not necessary. as long as you do not drive through deep puddles. The filter has to be submerged for any problems to occur. Like i said a little is fine. Many performance cars use water sprays in the intake to cool air to advance timing and lean the a/f mixture.So be careful, if you want the extra piece of mind you can order a AEM air bypass valve. http://www.aempower.com/ViewCategory...D=20You'll need a hack saw or a saw zaw or something. But then you will be totally safe. It works, and extremely well i have seen a custom setup on an nsx where the setup was fully submerged into water, the bypass worked, thank god for the owner. There are also a few cold air intake systems that do not need a bypass valve because of their constuction. I have a comptech cold air intake system and it works well without the risk of hydrolock.

I know this answer isnt as sophisticated as all the others but since u do live in maine its pretty cold up there already right so u might as well stick with short ram intake because one u dont need to hassle it with taking the front bumper off and two it doesnt have that high of a chance of hydroloking. And NO MATTER WHAT dont get a bypass of blow off valve. Yes it prevents hydroloking but then it eliminates the meaning of even having an aftermarket intake because of what little power u get from the intake it will all be absolved by the blowoff or bypass valve so theres not gonna be any point of wasting ur money with an intake if ur gonna add a blowoff valve afterwards so what i suggest since u live in cold air already get the short ram intake.