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Is a short ram intake bad for your engine?
There is one advantage to the warmer air in the short ram intake. A warmer air temperature is better for a complete combustion of the fuel (that’s the principle that exhaust gas recirculation works on), which means that short ram intakes give better gas mileage than cold air intakes.
Will short ram intake increase horsepower?
Cold air intakes and short ram intakes both have the same goal, which is to increase horsepower. Short ram intakes (SRI) look to increase power by reducing the amount of restriction on the intake air. In many vehicles, the intake air passes through a resonator and silencer box to help reduce induction noise.
Should I get a short ram intake or cold air intake?
A cold air typically makes more power, but costs more and is harder to install. A short ram is less expensive, easier to install, and sometimes creates less power. Some people prefer the looks of the short ram intake. Some people also like that the short ram intake is typically louder when you’re heavy on the throttle.
What does a Ram Air intake do?
A ram-air intake is any intake design which uses the dynamic air pressure created by vehicle motion to increase the static air pressure inside of the intake manifold on an internal combustion engine, thus allowing a greater massflow through the engine and hence increasing engine power.
Does a short ram intake require a tune?
You don’t need a tune with a short ram.
Does a short ram intake make your car louder?
Quick answer – Yes. The sound of your car will be louder and more aggressive with a cold air intake. Instead of loudness though, a cold air intake changes the sound of your car engine. You will clearly hear the sound of air flowing into the intake – especially when you rev up the car and then release the throttle.
Do you need a tune for short ram intake?
Is a ram air intake worth it?
To answer the question of whether a cold air intake system is ultimately worth it, the answer is yes. Even if you don’t notice the benefits, they are still present and are actively helping your car to run more efficiently.
Does Cobb intake need tune?
The COBB Tuning SF Intake was designed to be easy to install without having to modify your car. Simply remove the stock airbox and bolt the SF intake into place in just minutes. No Tuning Required. This COBB SF Intake does not require additional tuning once installed.