Hi folks, I'm considering getting a CAI but a ,little confused as to the difference between the INJEN CAI and a short ram CAI? Seems to me that the short ram would be easier to install, clean and maintain. Is there is difference performanance wise? is one easier to install?? thanks in advance for advise

btw: i have a '08 BS G37S 6MT loaded with everything except the 4WAS

 

sri is easier and faster to install but cai gives better gains

 

Thanks for the tip!! Why does the cai give better gains though? Anybody know a shop for install in the DC area?

 

ICOLD air is better for the engine.. Thats what i been told... Plus it sounds sick i got it in my couple... 1+ for CAI

 

Short "ram" isn't a CAI, its pulling air from the engine so its going to be warm/hot whatever you want to call it.
Colder air is more dense, higher O2 concentration and higher combustibility when combined with fuel and spark.

CAI = more gains, harder to install $$$
SRI = less gains, easier to install $$

 

The CAI is still pretty damn easy to install. The SRI is only slightly easier to install.

 

If you're looking to install the Injen CAI, perhaps these ladies can help you.

YouTube - Sisters install an Injen Cold Air Intake - 2008 Infiniti G35 / G37

Might be a good idea to watch it first to see if its worth your troubles.

 

R2c = short ram cold air intake. There's no point removing your bumper to install an intake when a SRI with a heat shield will give you the same.

 

Is the heat shield on the R2C that much better than the Injen SRI? I had the Injen (with the heat shield) and IMO the heat shield did little if anything. Although the R2C heat shield does "look" more substantial, it must still allow engine heat in to some extent

 

There is not that big of a difference in performance between CAI and SRI, unless you get a tune.

 

r2c gives off louder sound over injens.... i checked at a meet

 

thanks everyone!! think i'll go with the CAI but does installing one viod the warranty?

 

It is only void for the part you are replacing since it is an aftermarket part and not OEM, in your case the OEM intakes. Or if they can PROVE that the intakes caused a problem that the OEM's would not have.

 

Function Tuned in Dulles, VA is a good install shop.

 

solismo the popo has his Injens for sale