HP from CAI/SRI

[rsaxman]

What sort of HP gains are people seeing with the Cosmo Racing CAI? Their website advertises only a 7hp gain. The K&N SRI advertises a 12hp gain. I had the understanding that CAI traditionally supplied more hp. Thanks,

[NUBlackshirts]

Both are inflated/best possible scenarios. Although the Cosmo rating is probably closer to the truth than the K&N. You will see HP gains from both. Although in the real world, the Cosmo will be better due to the fact that it draws in cooler air than the K&N. (I have the K&N.)

[rsaxman]

That's kinda what I thought. CAI offers more low end response right?

[keithvibe]

nope. mid-top end is where the cai shines

[rsaxman]

Oh. Guess I was wrong. I am still trying to get my head wrapped around this and want to make sure I buy the best thing for me. Pro/cons for CAI/SRI?Thanks

[keithvibe]

what year do you have, do you have drive by wire? if so I would HIGHLY suggest a SRI. CAI have been known to lean out the DBW cars and throw a CEL.Don't ask me why but the SRI don't seem to have this problem.CAI means harder to clean but cooler air being taken in.SRI means easy to clean, no worries about big puddles Very minor HP decrease over the CAI.

[keithvibe]

Quote, originally posted by 13Vibe03 »I would also add, the SRI will be slightly noiser since the filter is open and closer to the driver. The CAI is further away and more enclosed in the wheel well area.correct

[rsaxman]

Thanks. I have a 2006, so DBW

[THE VIBERATOR]

Quote, originally posted by rsaxman »Thanks. I have a 2006, so DBWGo with the SRI. You don't want to risk getting a CEL over a few lost horses. The car is an economy car after all. You're going to retain your torque with the SRI as well. With a CAI, your bottom end will suffer a bit, but you'll get more up top. Best of luck! I'm a proud owner of the K+N Typhoon SRI. I love it!