Short Ram Air Intake Install - Project Integra
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- How to install a short ram air intake on an Acura Integra. This video walks through the steps required to remove the old air filter and tubing and install the short ram air intake. The particular intake used is an AEM intake for 1994-2001 Acura Integras. This was selected simply because they offered both short ram and cold air intakes, and I wanted to compare them side by side.
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You can make a shorter ram intake by simply putting the filter on the throttle body. :)
In all seriousness, though. I would recommend doing some kind of thermal barrier/break to isolate the filter from the under hood temps and that exhaust manifold.
All these “hot air intake” comments are baseless.... At a stop it's true that the intake will suck in hot air from the engine bay, but as soon as the car is moving, the underhood temp should drop and the intake will suck in cooler air
Armaan R wrap the filter in reflective tape, duh 🤦🏻♂️
You'll like how it sounds when you drive it... Short ram is helpful at lower RPM ranges... Cold air intake is better for higher RPM ranges... But not safe around deep puddles of water...
Yeah, my dad used to have the intake in the fender in his Integra and he went through a giant puddle and sucked up water. He then had to wait a few hours to let the engine dry out.
You’ve got them mixed up
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never heard the term worm clamps before,
everyone i know calls em hose clamps.
Same
Now you know one person that doesn't! The mechanism which tightens the clamp is a worm gear, guess that's where the name comes from.
Always called them Hose Clamps...
its because he is an asshole
Just a quick note, a cold are intake or CAI won't have any benefits if you have a turbocharged engine. The turbo will compress the inlet air which causes it to heat up, the intercooler will cool it down again. I know that in theory it is always beter to have colder air in the first place, but in practice the difference is negligible.
Nicktrance1 I wasn't talking about the integra, just in general
Oh dear, people just don't know
You are correct but a short ram will help.. Simply because of less restriction which results in better flow and efficiency.
Please correct me if I am wrong.
Air temp without CAI = X1
Air temp with CAI = X2
Turbo compression = Y heat increase
(X1 + Y) > (X2 + Y)
Not exactly. Lets say you have a block of ice at 0 degrees celcius and you have a cookie at 20 degrees celcius and you put both in a 200 degree oven for 5 seconds. Which will have the most temperature increase. The turbo is the over. While the cold air intake will remain slightly colder the effects are diminished greatly
You should unplug the battery or reset the ECU so that your car can read a just or reset learn the new air amount. With out the heat shield around the air filter the air is going to be less dense therefore less power.
A great performance upgrade and video you could do is a LS/VTEC. Keep the stock block and install a vtec head !! id be awesome to see that especially in your type of videos with such detail with before and after clips!!
Engineering Explained
you should always reset the ecu after mods like this(disconnect negative battery terminal for 5 minutes) it takes a fresh look at air intake etc so you get optimal timing/fueling maps... at least thats the way ive always done it anyway subscribed :)
Can't wait to see the results! I'm excited lol
Finally the integra is back
Good video man, I'm excited to see the rest of the build!
Engineering Explained you should test 'hood risers', or even make your own outta some spare fender washers. they're cheap and i know there's a ton of people that are curious to see if they really allow hot air to escape the engine bay more efficiently
Can't wait for the test results!
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gunna be sweet to see if the performance improves
I love the sound of an intake system :)
Cant wait for the CAI and comparison! Break out a dyno!
At idle that tube is going to suck very hot air.........
Glad to see that you still have the Integra. How often do you drive it?
m0ut33 Pretty much only when I test things.
Please be sure to do a comparison between cold air Intakes vs short ram. And explain the horsepower and torque gains or losses.
Ryan Singh You got it.
increase of hp is unlikely but will improve the throttle response
Be sure to factor in the difference in noise. Maybe overlay some audio clips in the video.
Not only are aftermarket intakes lighter but all the dips and bends in the factory equipment may limit the flow of air... Having air travel through something that is much smoother, will or should increase air flow... Also, having a less restrictive air filter will assist with this process in improving efficiency
Brad Nerdy Nay ..
good choice on the intake as well!
It may save 2.2lbs but you have removed the cold air intake this can increase emissions and reduce power. In Australia it is also a vehicle defect.
Are you planning to build a airbox arround it? Maybe with piping to a air inlet in on the front bumper? Im thinking about this and it would be nice if you could test it and make a video about the results :)
6mm bolts* 10mm socket 👍🏻
does it gain or loose power?
I have heard that with an after market air intake filter you have differend exsaust sound..is this true?
Hot air intake :D Are you gonna build an airbox for that ?
Hey man. I got a question
Does the resonator need to be removed when installing the SRAI?
You should make a video about engine swaps...
you should consider forced induction next, because that's where you see the most benefit from an aftermarket intake.
Jacob Andrews actually on a turbo car there is no intake on it just charge piping.
looks good!
also I think you should've cleaned the throttle body unless you did baseline runs with a dirty one. but then if you're doing comparative testing, it should've been done back to back to have a more controlled environment. but I'm sure you know this
Ve g Tests were back to back, results were repeatable. I think you'll be pleased.
What happens when you don't join the pvc to pipe of the filter
i have a question can you just remove the air filter and use factory pipe and just attach the filter to it?
+TheIronlefty Yep
And the heatshield??
Please do a video about water injection.
What about that sensor which is supposed to determine how much air goes into the engine?
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please can you test crankcase breather filters with your filters
i have done the same but the problem i am facing is that exposed air filter in hood starts getting covered with some sticky black material and requires cleaning very frequently
The wires you unplugged....don't you have to reinstall them with the new air intake?
Never heard it called a worm clamp, that's new to me. Anyways good video.
What do you call them? :)
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Engineering Explained Hose clamp is what I know them by worm clamp is a new one to me as well. lmgtfy.com/?q=hose+clamp The technical name is worm clamp but everyone I knows calls them hose clamps.
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Just a hose clamp?
Engineering Explained AKA breeze clamp, ideal clamp ...
The terms are interchangeable.
Don't short ram intake it'll be closer to engine = hotter intake= less dense air= less powaa
Hello with that arrangment the engine will Be sucking low density hot air wont italiano?
Dyno at each stage would be great being able to see the gains on a dyno sheet would give us huge info to gains and response of the mods is there any one That will sponsor you for free dyno runs the testing you do is good but it want more info and results
are the filters water proof? because due to washing or frm outside rain water , are filters not jammed?
what about sound. short air vs cold air...
air there difference in sounds you might here from a wrx?
What about the mass air flow sensor. I have that near the filter housing
For safety I would of disconnected the cars battery first. But that's being picky all in all a good video. :)
TheWrathOf Bibby Fair enough, never hurts! Be safe folks.
Does the installation of this new short arm air intake improve the car performance compared to the old one, besides making the car lighter?
to make that ram air system work properly u need to make a box around the filler so that ur not just sucking hot air. and still takeing advantage of the low pressure that happens there in the front the wheel. but all this is just my pinon and i dont no what direction ur going with the car but if ur make a race car out of it or daily out of it (daily wont matter b/c ur not going for the most out of it / race car u try to get every advantage u can cold air /more air +fuel = more hp
So why didn't you take out the resonator for the air intake? Its like 7 pounds and is pretty useless now.
Also, if you're testing an SRI and CAI side by side, did you get the kit that has both on one? (As in an SRI you can put an extension on to make it into a CAI)
What PCV line is not hooked up. Is this hurting my performance?
So did it help to produce any more HP? Did you measure your HP before installation? Tnx
HOT AIR INTAKE! haha
Beast60 wop wop wop
indeed, even the restrictive factory cold air the teg comes with is better than hot air intake lol
+Random Guy short intake pipe with a big 10.5inch pod filter is good for a turbo set up, intercooler does the work, but an NA with a shirt intake...wont do anything but sound and maybe alittle better throttle on cold days but this is so close to the engine.
What difference does a short ram make over the stock intake? They look pretty much the same length lol unless I'm missing something within the meaning.
The air filter is very close to the engine and there is nothing protect it from the engine heat .. so you gonna be loose more HP than before . Right?
Naah, a stock system has (usually) long piping all over the engine bay to quiet down the engine, and it usually picks up air from inside the bay anyway (AND, that piping will get hot).
Since this intake (SRI) is shorter it'll allow a short pathway for the air to take. (More air = more power)
No MAF? I'M Confused
You removed the resonator in the cold air intake but not in the short ram,why?
What happens if you attach the filter to the throttle body directly?
Go to advanced autoparts, get a 45 degree aluminum pipe(made for this) and a spectre air filter, costs $75, and does the same thing
Ixaleous Gaming This was very close in price.
Oh, that's pretty good then, online I see systems for like $2-300, and I think, "It's a metal pipe and a filter, lol"
would a short ram intake have any negative effects in cold temp (below 0)? I've heard some rumors, but i'm not to sure about them.
What's the difference with a longer pipe and a short ram intake?
and what of the resonator and such? do those need to be removed?
so oem was a colder air setup then the aem, I would have thrown in a k&n panel filter.
EE: I put a 10" air filter (spectrum) to my short cold intake, previously I had a 6", what's the difference besides the length?? anything beneficial ?
Do you need to reset the ECU after installing it?
You forgot the last step! You have to put a "RICER" sticker on your front bumper! :p
Does your integra is fuel injected? i have a 95 lancer glxi and your whole throttle system looks the same on my lancer
How does it feel when driving.
What is that small piece I cannot find it
you should get a new intake manifold and throttle body at some time.
I have both! With time...
yay
What is that goo on your battery terminals?
Protects them from corrosion and what not. Dielectric grease? I forget.
Ok i see :)
So what's the verdict... Short or long??
Why your car doesn't have maf sensor??????
How would this improve perfomance, except for the saved weight?
I suppose it will make for a slightly lower resistance for pulling air into the engine?
Here's the theory, testing soon. Cold Air Intake vs Short Ram Intake - Explained
Any difference in performance ?
Is it louder? I wanna hear the difference.
What else do you plan on installing? And jw would you be able to install a turbo yourself or would you need a mechanic.
ali janmohamed I have a throttle body and intake manifold, different clutch, camber kit, and exhaust header. The exhaust will require some fabrication and welding, which I don't have equipment for. My biggest limiting factor for anything really though is just time. Lots going on. :)
Why you didnt go for the plastic tube? i heard its better to keep the air intake temp lower, is that true?
Probably, as it's more of an insulator rather than conductor (of heat). I just bought a popular one on the market, to test what people may end up buying.
did the 3/8ths tube come with the intake?
I was thinking the same thing
Mine did
Do how to test and change your oil
***** How to test would be good. There's many videos on oil changing. I've never changed my own oil before (WHAT?!?!). Whatevs, it's super cheap to have someone else do it, and saves me a bunch of time. I value my time more than the $5 I'd save doing myself. Just find a place you trust. :)
I think that would be a great idea. Its a basic necessity for car fans. I don't even have a car and I can do an oil change. It would also be a change of pace on here instead of in depth stuff.
***** I don't know where you live but in Houston, our oil changes are about $24-30 at the dealership, they finish in about 30min and give you many other benefits as well, like topping off fluids, basic 24? point inspection, air up your tires and occasionally the free car wash.
Not saying changing your own oil is a bad thing, I've done it a few times but the cost savings don't really justify the overall opportunity cost, plus you gotta worry about taking the used oil it to a certified place to dispose it, which sometimes is far away(gas $).
Papaya Man burn it. It is more enviromentally friendly.
with an SRI you will feel more top end . with a CAI you'll gain more torque. The longer the pipe the more torque you get.
Nadim Chaddad Where do you come up with things like "the longer the pipe the more torque you'll get?" The longer the pipe, the more restriction there is.
That concept only applies to intake runners if anything. Short, wide runners for high rpm power, and long, narrow runners for low down torque.
Quick question. Were all these little clamps provided already? Or did you need to get them?
Ishieness The kit I bought had everything. You could find the clamps and bits at a hardware store pretty easily though. The mount would be a bit more challenging.
Same brand (AEM)
I want a short ram for my honda euro accord. are short rams vehicle specific?
Why do you call them worm clamps, I guess I'm just used to calling them hose clamps.
Thats not a short ram thats a hot air intake.
DId you notice any difference in performance? I'm considering buying a SRI for my Mazda2 and I'm not sure if it's worth the money. I'm looking forward to your results!
Paul Sholly Results tomorrow!
Engineering Explained cant wait for the results!
Let us know man!
Please try posting the results as soon as possible.
Haha, "work harder please." Thanks, doing my best.
What size stud was that??
I know it's very late but...i had a question about how the air gets into the engine in this setup. In the stock setup the air was sucked in from the resonator i presume? from where does this filter get its air ? thanks in advance :)
through the big red filter at the end of it
So you need a specific kit for different makes and models?
+Cory Wilder Yes
I installed a short ram intake, then shortly after my car won't start :( why
@Enginerring Explained does the wiring you originally took off go anywhere now?
Stays where it's at, no attachment point. You could zip tie it I suppose.
Ok thanks
What do you do with the connector where do you plug it in or leave it lose?
ISRAEL CASANOVA What connector? The hose? Goes on the throttle body and end of the intake pipe.