hey all. i was just wondering everyones thoughts on a short ram intake compared to the cold air induction? whats the better buy? whos offering the best product? looking for my first mod! thanks.
hey all. i was just wondering everyones thoughts on a short ram intake compared to the cold air induction? whats the better buy? whos offering the best product? looking for my first mod! thanks.
2004 svtf
aem cai, steeda sts, orp, mac lower mount.
redline dead pedal, billet short antenna, clear corners.
custom box with all mtx goodies, siruis.
You'll likely get a split in replies to this question.
Some will say the short-ram is the way to go. It is cheaper, definetly an improvement over stock, and is safe, yet can suffer from heat-soak, hindering your performance gain.
Others will say the cold-air is the way to go. It's more expensive, 'can' make more power by sucking truly cold-air, but many are scared of sucking water.
thats what ive heard. sure dont wanna suck in any water. how bad is it to drive in the rain? i know puddles are very bad but what will rain do?
2004 svtf
aem cai, steeda sts, orp, mac lower mount.
redline dead pedal, billet short antenna, clear corners.
custom box with all mtx goodies, siruis.
I have no problems driving in the rain. The filter is getting really dirty, really quick though.
what brand do you have? i heard aem was pretty good.
2004 svtf
aem cai, steeda sts, orp, mac lower mount.
redline dead pedal, billet short antenna, clear corners.
custom box with all mtx goodies, siruis.
I have a Steeda Short-ram.
The car definitely still does suffer from heat soak.
Otherwise, when she's cool, performance is superior to the stock box with a K&N; albeit slightly.
Ultimately, I'm hoping to replace my hood someday: carbon fibre with a nice custom intake for the short ram. That should be the perfect set-up shy of forced-induction.
I've yet to hear of anyone's "check engine" light coming on with this part; can all other options boast that?
Good luck with your decision.
J
2002 Vermillion Red *Hypnotic SVT
Heated Seats and a Moonroof.
VF Eng RMM.
Steeda Short-Ram, Tri-Ax/F and STB.
225/45/17 Dunlop Wintersport M3's
*SCT RLA2
Yeah, K&N Typhoon Kit made my light come on. I don't how many times I've typed this in threads, but I still have it and can't send it back.
JD what color do you have? If it is the polished/chrome would you be willing to sell it?
Supercharged 98 Cobra coupe. laser red with tan interior #2467 11.7 1/4 mile. (Sold)
2001 SVT Lightning vibrant red #4352 of 6381
12.7 1/4 mile. (Sold)
2004 SVT Focus sonic blue
16.1 @ 89 MPH
2003 DSG SVT Cobra
i sure dont want a check engine light. why would some make the light come on and not others? oh well i guess ill have to do my homework. thanks all.
2004 svtf
aem cai, steeda sts, orp, mac lower mount.
redline dead pedal, billet short antenna, clear corners.
custom box with all mtx goodies, siruis.
If I had to guess, I would think it's the distance of the MAF from the TB.Originally Posted by partypillow69
i sure dont want a check engine light. why would some make the light come on and not others? oh well i guess ill have to do my homework. thanks all.
It shouldnt be that because my cobra had the mass air relocated outside of the fender and it never had a problem but that could be due to the computer program also.
Supercharged 98 Cobra coupe. laser red with tan interior #2467 11.7 1/4 mile. (Sold)
2001 SVT Lightning vibrant red #4352 of 6381
12.7 1/4 mile. (Sold)
2004 SVT Focus sonic blue
16.1 @ 89 MPH
2003 DSG SVT Cobra
I've got the AEM cold air. It's a very beautiful kit. Well designed, well made.
I have heard of people getting cel with this intake as well... seems it tends to run a bit rich... nothing a custom diablo tune won't fix...
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