I'm thinking of buying an intake for my xB. I was wondering what are the pros and cons of each one?? And if anyone can tell me what to watch out for because I don't want any check engine light on, or something happening to my car. Thanks in advance!

 

The gains are pretty much the same. If you live in an area that is prone to lots of rain, or flooding, avoid the CAI.

Short ram is really the way to go. They cost half as much, and perform just as well.

Also, provided you install everything correctly, you shouldn't have any problems with a CEL.

I recommend the Fujita Shorty.

 

I recommend short ram, CAI u gotta worry about water more, and stuff... So yeah, SRI > CAI

 

Or you can buy the AEM dyno tested cold air intake, which makes more power then the short hot intake ram does and if you are worried about the rain or floods no need to worry get the AEM Air Bypass Valve for your cold air intake http://www.aempower.com/ViewCategory.aspx?CategoryID=20 and be happy knowing that you have the power as well as not having to worry about the chance of hydro-locking

 

i have a K&N CAI and am riddin' on tien s tech springs, have had no problems with water so far, not to mention that i live in florida! it rains like every day practially! so i dunno about having to settle for a short ram....

 

I would go with cold air intake - avoiding deep puddles for either would be good , dont wanna hydrolock , that would be a nightmare

 

go short ram.... and get the YDR short ram with K@N air filter for like 80 bucks.... guy sells it here look around... i was going to get it but im content with no snorkel...

 

Thanks for the replies guys. I thinking of going for CAI as well.. . Other than the possiblilites of hydro locking is there actual proof that One is better than the other? if there's a link It would be greatly appreciated. Again thanks guys.

 

i have the fujita. i like it. but i would like to get the short ram. i'm worried about all that extra piping going all over the place.

 

The CAI has more SHOW qualities but you pay for it. The short ram get the job done for way less but is hidden. Choose wisely.