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Old Jun 13, 2008 | 10:31 AM
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i just got a injen cai intake for my 07 tc.i have it as a short ram for now but im wondering which is better... to have it short ram or the full thing? thanks.
Old Jun 13, 2008 | 04:06 PM
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It really doesn't make much of a difference.
Old Jun 14, 2008 | 07:50 AM
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Short Ram is better for you car if you have automatic. but i like the sri set up better because its easier to get to the filter.
Old Jun 15, 2008 | 01:53 AM
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the big difference is:

cai= longer rpm range at a higher speed meaning low torque gains(highway racing)

sri=faster torque gains(street racing) alot louder and deff easier to get to filter

i have the sri i juts like it better for all these reasons!
Old Jun 15, 2008 | 08:19 AM
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Originally Posted by insanetc
the big difference is:

cai= longer rpm range at a higher speed meaning low torque gains(highway racing)

sri=faster torque gains(street racing) alot louder and deff easier to get to filter

i have the sri i juts like it better for all these reasons!
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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 11:10 AM
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but does sri make the hissing noise?
i love how my CAI makes the hissing noise when i accelerate
Old Jun 15, 2008 | 02:21 PM
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ya its alot louder with the sri u know how many people ask me if im boosted because thats how loud the hissing noise is!
Old Jun 16, 2008 | 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by insanetc
ya its alot louder with the sri u know how many people ask me if im boosted because thats how loud the hissing noise is!
ahahha ^x2
Old Jun 16, 2008 | 07:29 PM
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i like the noise around her it keeps people guessing??
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