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Old 07-16-2006, 04:39 AM
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With one is better short arm or long arm?
What is the differrence.
I live in Chicago subs so weather is mixed
Thank for all answers.
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Old 07-16-2006, 04:42 AM
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SRI is without the extra length that runs through the fender. go with CAI and just run it, might as well since you already have it. you will see more power gains from a CAI setup
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"Long arm" would be CAI which is always better (colder air = better). If you're really concerned about water, you can get an AEM bypass valve.
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Old 07-16-2006, 11:48 AM
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I made it long way running thru the fender but I'am worry about water .
I did install bypass valve .
Thank you for your replays
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yeah, i have the K&N cold air intake - i've run it with the long arm cold air setup for over 10,000 miles.

And i have not heard of anybody hydrolocking a tC yet.
I live in michigan so i know what you mean about mixed weather! But, I took my K&N intake through the winter with no problems at all
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Definetly go with the long arm, you will notice a much bigger improvement over the short. You did a wise thing to by putting on the AEM bypass valve.
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Old 07-17-2006, 02:26 AM
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I put in an Injen CAI, and the only thing I am worried about it how often I should clean the actual filter. It's going to be more annoying w/ the CAI because you'll have to take the wheel off and remove the fender liner to access it. I'm going to check it every few oil changes.
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Old 07-17-2006, 04:04 AM
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or you can just take off the bumper... without removing anythign else.. just turn the wheel.
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^^ yeah.. what he said..
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