SRI vs CAI

[Ski82]

Ok I can't seem to find any discussion on this so thought I would start one myself.
What is everyone's opinion on SRI (short ram intake) vs CAI (cold air intake) and who has what and what brand.
I have heard a lot of people have SRI with an air box and a lot have CAI what seems to be the best and waht brand.
Also what are the Pro's and Con's of both?

[240MPS]

I have neither the boys a Allstar Tuning at Brendale modified my airbox by drilling a big hole on the side and re directed the plastic tube on the otherside and gave me 20kwatw. Best bang for buck

Pro's and Con's cost me less than $100 for everything and it keeps it looking standard.

[Cton]

SRI is cheaper than CAI, CAI is probably better.
But i know ive been stuck before in pissing down rain and the roads have flooded.
CAI could possibly suck water up and create hydrolock. wasnt worth the risk to me for the minimal gains.

[owhat]

just on the hydrolock issue, Im still running the factory air box with k&N panel.

about 2 weeks ago i was driving in very wet conditions and when i got home i looked under the bonnet and my standard air box had water on it.

Wonder what would have happend if i had a SRI. (im still looking at getting an sri by the way but im going to be myself when it rains hard)

[rogwick]

Generally they're the same thing each with their own pro's and cons. There is a bit of info in the linked thread below if you wish to have a read. Scroll down to the comments I made over a discussion with another member. Hope that helps

What's Up! New Member in the Hills District

[Brackaus]

I've been looking at the same question when I wanted to upgrade from the stock air box. Was very tempted to get the CAI but after reading some post's in America it was only at high speed's (around 150 +) so I decided to get a SRI and I love the sound it makes. If you check the thread about all star dyno day, have a look at my second run at dyno. That's just stock with a SRI.

For Sizzle

[Ski82]

Ok so the debate is pretty varied.....
I am a little worried about the water problem as last thing I want is to harm my car in anyway, I would rather leave it stock (but in all honesty who wants that)
So I came upon this in the forums and was wondering if this would possibly be a safer way to go and avoid any water problems.

How to fit an SRI - MPS 6

[CharlieBrown]

Ces sri ftw

[rogwick]

I haven't experienced any problems with my CAI with the K&N oiled filter. My mate got a CEL with his CAI using the dry-flow paper filter. I would say don't leave it stock!

Enclosing the pod is a good idea and as far as I know that ensures it is legal. As far as that goes its a pretty good idea. If you decide to go with the CAI you can always do what I've done on mine (see below) That was a write-up by chris, I've got something similar just used different materials.

At the end of the day CAI will give you cooler air, the SRI will give you less chance of a problem. It all depends how much DIY work you want to do. IMO - the best option would be a CAI, guard on the wheel arch louvre and a water shield fitted on top of the pod. That way you shouldn't get any problems unless you intend to cross a river, and it would give you the best outcome in terms of looks, performance and cold air induction. (Keep in mind SRI's are cheaper if that helps at all)

DIY Cold Air Intake (CAI) water shield

[Ski82]

Most of the CAI and SRI mods seem easy enough to do myself or so it would seem (I have been wrong before)
And money is not the issue, thats if the money spent makes the mod worth the price.
I also want to get the best sounding option as I intend to get the cp-e 3" DP and exhaust and also Turbosmart Dual Port BOV set to recirc, which I believe is still aduible with a mod intake, is that for both the SRI and CAI?
I am guessing I would have to hear what the sounds are like from other MPS with the BOV set at recir and 50/50 with intake, from what I am gathering there is more problems with the BOV set to 50/50 then recirc?