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Old Jul 16, 2006 | 04:39 AM
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With one is better short arm or long arm?
What is the differrence.
I live in Chicago subs so weather is mixed
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Old Jul 16, 2006 | 04:42 AM
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SRI is without the extra length that runs through the fender. go with CAI and just run it, might as well since you already have it. you will see more power gains from a CAI setup
Old Jul 16, 2006 | 04:42 AM
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"Long arm" would be CAI which is always better (colder air = better). If you're really concerned about water, you can get an AEM bypass valve.
Old Jul 16, 2006 | 11:48 AM
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I made it long way running thru the fender but I'am worry about water .
I did install bypass valve .
Thank you for your replays
Old Jul 16, 2006 | 12:48 PM
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yeah, i have the K&N cold air intake - i've run it with the long arm cold air setup for over 10,000 miles.

And i have not heard of anybody hydrolocking a tC yet.
I live in michigan so i know what you mean about mixed weather! But, I took my K&N intake through the winter with no problems at all
Old Jul 16, 2006 | 09:28 PM
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Definetly go with the long arm, you will notice a much bigger improvement over the short. You did a wise thing to by putting on the AEM bypass valve.
Old Jul 17, 2006 | 02:26 AM
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I put in an Injen CAI, and the only thing I am worried about it how often I should clean the actual filter. It's going to be more annoying w/ the CAI because you'll have to take the wheel off and remove the fender liner to access it. I'm going to check it every few oil changes.
Old Jul 17, 2006 | 04:04 AM
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or you can just take off the bumper... without removing anythign else.. just turn the wheel.
Old Jul 17, 2006 | 05:57 AM
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^^ yeah.. what he said..
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