I'm looking into getting an intake for my Xb.

I'm looking at the Injen full cold air intake, and the short ram. Is one significantly more powerful than the other?

Is there a major difference in the hp increase? I'm not expecting anything amazing from either, just a little more power cruising and passing on the highway, and climbing hills. Also, I live in CT where we get a lot of rain and snow, and I was wondering if the short ram was safer as it might not be as likely to draw in water or moisture.

Is one easier to install than the other? Is everyone sick of these newbie questions yet?!

Also, what can I expect if I combine one of these intakes with one of those K&N drop in filter charger kits? Will I at least get a total increase of 6-8hp? Again, not expecting my box to turn into a Lotus Elise, just seeing if there's enough pep to warrant spending the time and money.

 

The short ram has been dynoed to have better gains over the cold air setup, but the difference is barely noticible.

It all boils down to whether you want to spend an extra 100 for more piping. If not, just get the SR and call it a day.

There's no need to swap out the filter for K&N. It performs just fine as it is, but if you do have the cash you can grab the Apexi power intake filter~

 

here is my review if it helps

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=53056

 

i'd personally say go for the SRI. it's an ideal spot right behind the headlight. it's not being exposed to any direct engine heat with the fuse box shielding, the exhaust side being on the opposite side of the engine bay and cooler fresh air from behind the headlight. it's also the shortest, straightest and least restrictive path to the throttle body, whereas the CAI has to do double loops and backflips like the stock unit and then finally come down to the lower fender well area where it may have the chances of being exposed to water and/or the elements (keeping in mind there really isn't much splash guard protection underneath).

true, most of the CAI point the filter upwards, have a fancy smanshy air bypass valve that supposedly will let water escape (only to a certain extent until it's saturated enough to render it useless) but the fact is you have more piping for the air to reach the t/b and more bends as well.

 

The short ram allows for easy cleaning and looks sick!!! JUST MY 2 Cents