Short Ram or Cold Air?

[V6Mustang_00]

Originally Posted by 01L2Cobra

If he meant "short ram" or the under hood system I would actually go with that over the CAI. The less bends you have in the system the better. Bends cause turbulence in the air flow thus slowing it down. A good "short ram" system will protect the filter from under hood heat and still allow for colder air to enter from the fender well thanks to the hole for the OEM snorkel. Plus if you really want colder air and more gains for the system with a "short ram" all you have to do at the track is to pop out the passenger side head light and you have direct flow of colder air in to the filter.

Definitely an excellent point. If it's a good "short ram" system it will have a cover that goes over the filter to protect it against engine heat. And if you're willing to remove the headlight for races, you're set. I definitely agree with 01L2Cobra. But if you're looking into a low-end or even mid-range set up, you might want to consider the full CAI that extends slightly into the fender. There will only be a slight bend where the filter goes into the fender. If you're going with the "short ram", you almost have to make sure it comes with the protective cover. However, definitely consider 01L2Cobra's points (he makes some excellent ones).