[VeloT]

I converted my CAI to a SRI after I installed a FMIC for a couple reasons but mainly because I thought it could draw in more cold air from the opening left by the old IC. There doesn't seem to be much air available in the fender, but there's a huge opening left by the stock IC in the grill. Here's a pic, what do you guys think, go back to CAI or keep the SRI? Pic is from the front of the grill, red air filter is at the top right.

 

[Kthulhu]

More pictures please. So we can really see where the final position ended up.

 

[RieBauer17]

The filter would prob get dirty real fast in that spot. It'll be full of squashed bug guts like the front bumper gets. And I know what everybody says about water and it not being that bad to suck in some, but in this spot it could pull in an undesirable amount.

 

[VeloT]

More pictures please. So we can really see where the final position ended up.

Here's one, looking down, just a typical SRI

 

[Turbosocks]

I think with the FMIC setup, I like the SRI better. Here is how I am running mine right now as the 'FMIC CAI'

I have been through some major storms (where the road was about 5" deep of water) and a couple months now with the filter not looking real dirty and also no issues in the rain.

 

[btjetman]

Here's one, looking down, just a typical SRI]

My opinion is you will be fine. I would suggest a hydro shield for the filter.



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[Reaper7]

My opinion is you will be fine. I would suggest a hydro shield for the filter.



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Ha! I failed, i was just about to type that, then i saw ur post

 

[VeloT]

Thanks guys, going to order a shield now.
TS, I dont think I can get my filter through there with the AT cold pipe unless I use a longer coupler at the TB.

 

[Turbosocks]

I am going to be trying this style intake for a second verification that it will fit but from some measurements I made it looks like the CAI pipe would clear the AT cold pipe.

I am doing an install on a customers car in a couple of weeks and will see how it works!

I put a piece of pipe straight across from the TB and it fit with that current intake.

however, I needed a skinnier filter to fit in the opening than the old filters I used with the CAIs. This one is shaped more like a cylinder than having one wide end and one narrow.

 

[mwil028]

I was thinking about doing something like Sock's set up. I was thinking of using these filter figured that the plastic part would catch all the bugs.

 

[Boots Ylectric]

I think with the FMIC setup, I like the SRI better. Here is how I am running mine right now as the 'FMIC CAI'

I have been through some major storms (where the road was about 5" deep of water) and a couple months now with the filter not looking real dirty and also no issues in the rain.

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This is probably one of the best ways to do it I'd venture to guess. That would be the route I'll go come time for an FMIC

 

[Boots Ylectric]

Here is a question I just thought of. Debate time!!!

So, does a the temperature of the intake charge really matter on a turbo car with an FMIC or any intercooler for that matter? It goes from the intake to the hot ass turbo, where no matter the temperature of the charge it is getting heated up only to be cooled down before the TB by the intercooler. Does it make any difference at all how hot or cold that intake charge is? I never thought about that until now.

 

[Turbosocks]

the colder, the better! With a turbo, it is more about maximum airflow with the least restriction than anything.

 

[mwil028]

I Duno. Probably colder air will decrease overall Intake temps.

 

[Boots Ylectric]

the colder, the better! With a turbo, it is more about maximum airflow with the least restriction than anything.

Right, I know the airflow matters, but I'm curious about the temps. I guess the colder air could potentially stay a little bit cooler on it's trip through the turbo which means it gets even colder on it's trip through the FMIC, but I'm curious how much difference it really makes. Either way I'll be going with the TS ram air intake when I do an FMIC, if for no more reason than it's freakin sweet. But I'd love to see temp readings just to geek out over numbers lol.

 

[VeloT]

I'm going to jack my own thread haha...Do the ambient air temp sensors serve any other purpose than to measure temp? Does the car do anything with those readings? I thought about moving them under the hood because I care more about that than the outside temp.

 

[VeloT]

I was thinking about doing something like Sock's set up. I was thinking of using these filter figured that the plastic part would catch all the bugs. View attachment 7697

I am using an AEM Dryflow filter just like those except round, seems to be very well made.

 

[swordfish]

Yes. The colder the air the denser. The denser the air the more the air compresses. The more the air compresses the more oxygen in the cylinders.

Additionally, the compressor heats the air a percentage of the intake temperature. So the cooler the air, the less heated it actually becomes.


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[Silkworm]

I'm going to jack my own thread haha...Do the ambient air temp sensors serve any other purpose than to measure temp? Does the car do anything with those readings? I thought about moving them under the hood because I care more about that the outside temp.

I monitor my Ambient right next to Intake Temperature in the Torque app. I do this to mainly to see when I got heat Soak and also if I was to start doing things to get cooler air in then I can see if the delta drops between the two. like for instance I should see a smaller difference going from stock to Turbosocks bigger intercooler as it will cool more so cruising on the highway I should see intake temps vs ambient temps come closer together. You could track if channeling air has made a difference or insulating piping ect. With that said I plan to wrap some stuff before it gets bolted in maybe even the exhaust bits (helps with scavenging as well as keeps heat out of the engine bay better).

 

[wozg62]

Here is a question I just thought of. Debate time!!!

So, does a the temperature of the intake charge really matter on a turbo car with an FMIC or any intercooler for that matter? It goes from the intake to the hot ass turbo, where no matter the temperature of the charge it is getting heated up only to be cooled down before the TB by the intercooler. Does it make any difference at all how hot or cold that intake charge is? I never thought about that until now.

in any way would the CAI help keep the turbo a little cooler?