Intake FAQ

[k20fg2SI]

i did searching but could not find anything wat would go best wit out cars SRI or CAI? i had a is300 5sp and had a short ram seems like it a hot air intake for some reason fill me in 8th gen owners and how much would i be lookin to spend for decent parts to get I/H/E done?

[Grizam303]

both of them

Originally Posted by k20fg2SI

i did searching but could not find anything

i call shenanigans

[FijiSan]

i swear to god i'm gonna pistol whip the next guy that says shenanigans....hey farva whats the name of that restaurant you like to go to, the one with the cheese sticks and all the goofy sh*t on the walls?

but no really, you searched, and found nothing for SRI vs CAI? i too, call shenanigans

[phoenixdrago12]

I always wanted the Injen CAI, but then I ended up getting the Fujita SRI. I think it sounds wonderful and I know that there is a gain because it pulls much harder across the RPM band. I regularly drive my car on the same route with the same shifting and accelerating patterns and I definitely feel a gain.

[ImTheVoiceOfGod]

I cleaned up the thread. Stay on topic.

[flame]

Originally Posted by k20fg2SI

i did searching but could not find anything wat would go best wit out cars SRI or CAI? i had a is300 5sp and had a short ram seems like it a hot air intake for some reason fill me in 8th gen owners and how much would i be lookin to spend for decent parts to get I/H/E done?

My experience will be CAI, but if you live in area that often rains heavily, then better to go with SRI. Once the engine gets hot, your SRi will start sucking in hot air, but you can always get a heat-shield to keep your SRI cooler (which i have tried, doesn't work too well).
For decent I/H/E, you will probably be looking at $900 to $1.2k, depends on the brand you are going for.

[hondadcw]

how exactly do you "clean" the filter, im new to this.

[flame]

Originally Posted by hondadcw

how exactly do you "clean" the filter, im new to this.

Some of them suggest you to use their soaking formula, and AEM or Fujita ask you to soak the filter into the water for 10 to 15 mins and let it dry up and install it back on. For most of the K&N filter, they recommend you to wash it with water and dry it up, then use their oil filter kit that they sell in the market.
From my past experience, i have washed an AEM and k&n filters and they take a day to fully dry up, maybe i was too paranoid, but i won't take any chance. Best bet is to get another filter for backup, just in case you really cannot wait to go out.

[hondadcw]

Originally Posted by flame

Some of them suggest you to use their soaking formula, and AEM or Fujita ask you to soak the filter into the water for 10 to 15 mins and let it dry up and install it back on. For most of the K&N filter, they recommend you to wash it with water and dry it up, then use their oil filter kit that they sell in the market.
From my past experience, i have washed an AEM and k&n filters and they take a day to fully dry up, maybe i was too paranoid, but i won't take any chance. Best bet is to get another filter for backup, just in case you really cannot wait to go out.

okay, thanks that sounds good, so if i have an injen intake, just soak it in water then just let it dry completly out?

[flame]

Originally Posted by hondadcw

okay, thanks that sounds good, so if i have an injen intake, just soak it in water then just let it dry completly out?

Injen is the one i was referring to use their cleaner kit.

Here is some info:
Injen -

To be honest, i would go with AEM dryflow or Fujita F5, both of them do not require re-oil. Simple water soaking, dry out and slap it back on.

[IsThatAnSi]

i know im right and im very paranoid but 06 07 08 after market i/e/h all fit 09

correct me if im wrong

[eddie_08civic]

Can You use any filter for your CAI piping?

For instance...i have AEM..if tried using a fujita air filter..will thatwork?

[Si_VA_PR]

Is it safe to install a CAI on a brand new Si with 300 miles?
Or should i wait till i "break in" the engine approx after 600 miles?

[jsnymeyer]

Originally Posted by eddie_08civic

Can You use any filter for your CAI piping?

For instance...i have AEM..if tried using a fujita air filter..will thatwork?

Yes

Originally Posted by Si_VA_PR

Is it safe to install a CAI on a brand new Si with 300 miles?
Or should i wait till i "break in" the engine approx after 600 miles?

Yes

[napsterkid12]

Is there a cold air intake for the Si that directly bolts. No cutting or altering car? i kno you have to move some stuff around but can any b installed without cutting? or removing any engine components? meaning pulleys, belts...etc

[bc2g]

how low is the AEM CAI filter placement?

[RanEnRui]

Originally Posted by bc2g

how low is the AEM CAI filter placement?

It's good, not too low at all! I'm just trying to find what Hydrosock fits the AEM CAI for our car.

The instructions say it's a 3x5 dryflow filter. Anyone running a hydrosock on their AEM CAI? I know it's been done I just can't find what size we have to use (M/L/XL/XXL).

[RanEnRui]

Originally Posted by napsterkid12

Is there a cold air intake for the Si that directly bolts. No cutting or altering car? i kno you have to move some stuff around but can any b installed without cutting? or removing any engine components? meaning pulleys, belts...etc

I don't know, I heard the Injen CAI doesn't require it, but some say it does.

It's not that scary at all, at least for the AEM. Sure, there is a alot of taking out (stock airbox) but not a whole lot of putting back in.

As for cutting the wheel well liner, I was a bit intimidated by that but the material is soft plastic and an Exacto knife cuts through it like butter. Just make sure to bolt/snap-screw everything back on cause I forgot the two screws on the front for the little flaps that hang down in front of the front wheel... and yeah.. it got tore up on the highway and eventually I just cut that part off. Nothing noticable, but yeah, FYI.

[blanc0]

Ok, well after reading this whole thread I'm still not sure of what i should get. I live on Long Island NY and it rains n gets pretty hot in the summer, so idk if i should get a CAI or SRI. I was thinking about a AEM but some say there are problems. So really im not really sure what i should buy. I have a 06 Si coupe.

[08R18]

anyone have that PRM jet stream intake? it looks like a beasty intake to me and the price seems modest for a CAI