Short Ram Intake vs Cold Air Intake - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

nihon8290 · 01-28-2009, 03:05 PM

So im looking for a new intake for my 92 fastback. Im just a lil confuzzled with what is needed for a full cold air intake. So you need an extension along with the short ram to make it a cold air? I just dont want to get

and buy too many/ not enough parts.

OptionZero · 01-28-2009, 03:07 PM

i think you should not buy any parts and spend alot of time reading up on how cars work

PITCH · 01-28-2009, 03:08 PM

Flashback to 1998.

aoiken3 · 01-28-2009, 03:12 PM

get short ram. cold air not worth it. and search next time.

Markdawg20 · 01-28-2009, 03:23 PM

N/A 4 cylinders are ghey save for a basic turbo setup.

!Zar! · 01-28-2009, 04:17 PM

My gosh.

WHY do you have to be from Norcal?!

Just buy an AEM carb legal intake.

Bigsyke · 01-28-2009, 04:18 PM

^^^ define gay? NA is more practical;

OP a short ram is the only thing you need, a CAI is too unefficient. The super long elephant trunk of a intake already is long enough, however an AEM pipe alone gained about 6hp or so over a stock pipe.

Phatz · 01-28-2009, 04:27 PM

I concur. I rock the AEM short ram on my 93 HATCHback...

drifter_91 · 01-28-2009, 04:50 PM

i will get short ram cold air suxx bcuz sucks in water and fucks up the motor just my opinion

J40sx · 01-28-2009, 04:57 PM

^^^^^
heard stories of water fucken up engines with cold
air intake also

ATLspeed · 01-28-2009, 05:08 PM

my car ran better with a shorty then the cold air....it was more responsive. with the cold air it sounded like i was towing a boat or charging up to turn super saiyan 4 lol

bmar240sx · 01-29-2009, 10:46 AM

Buy a cheap ebay one, cut it and relocate it to where your battery is, Basically away from all the heat

Sleepy240 · 01-29-2009, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drifter_91

i will get short ram cold air suxx bcuz sucks in water and fucks up the motor just my opinion

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmar240sx

Buy a cheap ebay one, cut it and relocate it to where your battery is, Basically away from all the heat

Quote:

Originally Posted by markdawg20

N/A 4 cylinders are ghey save for a basic turbo setup.

Quote:

Originally Posted by aoiken3

get short ram. cold air not worth it. and search next time.

This thread is so full of win its not even funny!

Just buy one, since obviously you lack the talent or knowledge to make one... and also don't listen to anything these idiots said.

shmiddy · 01-29-2009, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmar240sx

Buy a cheap ebay one, cut it and relocate it to where your battery is, Basically away from all the heat

die.....

msglgth

pete_07 · 01-29-2009, 12:35 PM

^lol funny shit

lazysk8er2 · 01-29-2009, 05:41 PM

nooo guys stop hurting the poor kid ...here man watch this video about intakes it helps a lot...

YouTube - VTEC Intake Routed Inside the Car!

if this link doesnt help you i dont know what will

Akiros · 01-30-2009, 02:34 AM

make sure you get the cold air intake that has the ported side for the electric supercharger and blow off valve to use with your z32 MAF

Pepperoni · 01-30-2009, 04:16 AM

if buying a CAI...be careful in the rain

tre4s13 · 01-31-2009, 02:51 PM

Just because I thought you were being a fucknut....

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phatz

I concur. I rock the AEM short ram on my 93 HATCHback...

fastback = hatchback :/

95se · 01-31-2009, 03:55 PM

Injen intake is very good. Just stick with the short ram.

Pacman · 01-31-2009, 10:01 PM

Simple solution to the CAI in the rain- TAKE OFF THE EXTENSION COME FALL!!! PUT BACK ON IN SPRING!!! It takes all of 20 minutes to do. They're a two piece design so there is no cutting involved. Make a small thing such a big deal.

Bigsyke · 01-31-2009, 10:10 PM

Or just stick to an OEM tube; Plus most ebay pipes are cocked to the side.

murda-c · 01-31-2009, 11:00 PM

Fab up an intake heat shield for your engine bay and run a short ram.

Sleepy240 · 02-01-2009, 06:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pacman

Simple solution to the CAI in the rain- TAKE OFF THE EXTENSION COME FALL!!! PUT BACK ON IN SPRING!!! It takes all of 20 minutes to do. They're a two piece design so there is no cutting involved. Make a small thing such a big deal.

You have to practically drive through a lake to suck up that much water, seriously why is everyone so worried about the "short ram" versus a "regular" cold air intake. This whole thread is full of fail...

Pacman · 02-01-2009, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sleepy240

You have to practically drive through a lake to suck up that much water, seriously why is everyone so worried about the "short ram" versus a "regular" cold air intake. This whole thread is full of fail...

If you live where I do, the roads aren't exactly smooth. I used to have to take the CAE off in the winter since this one stretch of road by my house would flood a little. pretty fun to drive through fast, water would spray everywhere!

whatda · 02-01-2009, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ATLspeed

my car ran better with a shorty then the cold air....it was more responsive. with the cold air it sounded like i was towing a boat or charging up to turn super saiyan 4 lol

im totally with this guy
on my single cam. i have a super short ram intake and throttle response is freaking amazing

01-28-2009, 03:05 PM	#1
nihon8290 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Age: 34 Posts: 7 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Short Ram Intake vs Cold Air Intake So im looking for a new intake for my 92 fastback. Im just a lil confuzzled with what is needed for a full cold air intake. So you need an extension along with the short ram to make it a cold air? I just dont want to get and buy too many/ not enough parts.

01-28-2009, 03:08 PM	#3
PITCH Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: GA Age: 43 Posts: 1,103 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Flashback to 1998. __________________

01-28-2009, 03:12 PM	#4
aoiken3 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Norcal Baby! Posts: 696 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	get short ram. cold air not worth it. and search next time. __________________ おれのシルビア大好きだよ！！！

01-28-2009, 03:23 PM	#5
Markdawg20 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Youngstown, Ohio Age: 36 Posts: 139 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	N/A 4 cylinders are ghey save for a basic turbo setup. __________________

01-28-2009, 04:17 PM	#6
!Zar! Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North Korea Posts: 14,579 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	My gosh. WHY do you have to be from Norcal?! Just buy an AEM carb legal intake. __________________

01-28-2009, 03:07 PM	#2
OptionZero Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Norcal Age: 41 Posts: 6,263 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: OptionZero Feedback Score: 2 reviews	i think you should not buy any parts and spend alot of time reading up on how cars work

01-28-2009, 04:18 PM	#7
Bigsyke Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NA Age: 40 Posts: 1,342 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	^^^ define gay? NA is more practical; OP a short ram is the only thing you need, a CAI is too unefficient. The super long elephant trunk of a intake already is long enough, however an AEM pipe alone gained about 6hp or so over a stock pipe.

01-28-2009, 04:27 PM	#8
Phatz Leaky Injector Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 142 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I concur. I rock the AEM short ram on my 93 HATCHback... __________________

01-28-2009, 04:50 PM	#9
drifter_91 Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2008 Location: chicago Age: 34 Posts: 106 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	i will get short ram cold air suxx bcuz sucks in water and fucks up the motor just my opinion

01-28-2009, 04:57 PM	#10
J40sx Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Santa ana Posts: 515 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	^^^^^ heard stories of water fucken up engines with cold air intake also __________________ dying is only living, dying to live

01-28-2009, 05:08 PM	#11
ATLspeed Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Eden, MD, USA Age: 38 Posts: 921 Trader Rating: (14) Rides Gallery: ATLspeed Feedback Score: 14 reviews	my car ran better with a shorty then the cold air....it was more responsive. with the cold air it sounded like i was towing a boat or charging up to turn super saiyan 4 lol __________________ 93 s13 Vert - 2jz/cd009 -- parted/sold 95 Supra Turbo

01-29-2009, 10:46 AM	#12
bmar240sx Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NY Age: 34 Posts: 206 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Buy a cheap ebay one, cut it and relocate it to where your battery is, Basically away from all the heat

01-29-2009, 12:35 PM	#15
pete_07 BANNED Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: 818 Age: 43 Posts: 55 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	^lol funny shit

01-30-2009, 02:34 AM	#17
Akiros Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Arkansas Age: 36 Posts: 1,242 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	make sure you get the cold air intake that has the ported side for the electric supercharger and blow off valve to use with your z32 MAF

01-30-2009, 04:16 AM	#18
Pepperoni Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: norcal Posts: 750 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	if buying a CAI...be careful in the rain __________________ Turbo piping, Intakes and More: http://www.pipingpro.com

01-31-2009, 03:55 PM	#20
95se Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 385 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Injen intake is very good. Just stick with the short ram. __________________ z32 front brakes, spl tc rods

01-31-2009, 10:01 PM	#21
Pacman Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ohio Age: 37 Posts: 1,149 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Simple solution to the CAI in the rain- TAKE OFF THE EXTENSION COME FALL!!! PUT BACK ON IN SPRING!!! It takes all of 20 minutes to do. They're a two piece design so there is no cutting involved. Make a small thing such a big deal.

01-31-2009, 10:10 PM	#22
Bigsyke Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NA Age: 40 Posts: 1,342 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Or just stick to an OEM tube; Plus most ebay pipes are cocked to the side.

01-31-2009, 11:00 PM	#23
murda-c Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Montgomery County, MD Age: 36 Posts: 3,198 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Fab up an intake heat shield for your engine bay and run a short ram. __________________

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