CAI or SRI?

[acidlittle]

Debating on an AEM CAI or SRI...

For a 2000 ls, if I did the CAI I would most likely want the bypass valve, which leads me to this question....Are the AEM cold air intakes 2 pcs? Or would it have to be hacked in half?

Would the CAI allow my car to reach higher max HP when coupled with other mods or would the SRI.....

As you can all tell I'm a dipshit when it comes to this shit, so I'm trying to learn by reading.

[nate2k5]

SRI or icebox setups FTW

gains from a CAI are negligible over the other two imo and not worth the risk of hydrolock

[acidlittle]

Yeah that's where my last civic ended up. Hydrolocked cos of the CAI. I'm thinking SRI is going to be just as good.

Is there a difference in fuel efficiency between the 2?

[nate2k5]

Yeah that's where my last civic ended up. Hydrolocked cos of the CAI. I'm thinking SRI is going to be just as good.

Is there a difference in fuel efficiency between the 2?

none and if so probably not calculable

[acidlittle]

that's what i figured, thanks!

[acidlittle]

I've done some searching but can't find a definitive answer. And since I'm going to be asking a boatload of noobish questions i'll just keep them all in this thread so I'm not constantly making new ones.

The question

Will an ITR catback exhaust link up with the stock LS cat? Or is there a bunch more that has to go into it?

[blacksheep]

boost - then none of this measly shit would matter! :cool:

[nate2k5]

boost - then none of this measly shit would matter! :cool:

add a shittun of measly shit together and you make power :wink:

and no the cat back won't bolt up to the ls cat, the flanges are different sized...you can just eliminate it, but get ready for some rasp...or get a itr cat :thumbsup:

[blacksheep]

add a shittun of measly shit together and you make power :wink:



how much power is that - people spend 4000 bux to have 230 whp - I'll pass All motor is for people who want to throw their money away....I used to laugh at all the s2k owners when they dumped NA parts on thier shit while a guy would bolt on a Comptech SC and spank them silly. Also, FYI Turbo AWD FTW! :teeth:

[Prez]

add a shittun of measly shit together and you make power :wink:

and no the cat back won't bolt up to the ls cat, the flanges are different sized...you can just eliminate it, but get ready for some rasp...or get a itr cat :thumbsup:


Your not going to make fucking DICK on an N/A honda motor with out some serious change and then your still not really going to make DICK for power after that when you consider all things.

Boost it or GTFO.

[blacksheep]

Your not going to make fucking DICK on an N/A honda motor with out some serious change and then your still not really going to make DICK for power after that when you consider all things.

Boost it or GTFO.

ahh-leluah, Alleluah Alleluah....

Yes, its like church, we be sunday schoolin up in here! :roflmao:

[nate2k5]

Your not going to make fucking DICK on an N/A honda motor with out some serious change and then your still not really going to make DICK for power after that when you consider all things.

Boost it or GTFO.

you don't need DICK for power when your power is refined and not wasted :roflmao:

[acidlittle]

plus for DD i'm not looking for an assload of power. Actually for my application I'm just looking for decent performance w/o the hassles of a turbo.
So for me a turbo isn't even in my mind so that puts the knife in that.

Back to my noob question.
So get a ITR cat and ITR catback couple that all up to the ls and it should be able to perform?

[sampson]

plus for DD i'm not looking for an assload of power. Actually for my application I'm just looking for decent performance w/o the hassles of a turbo.
So for me a turbo isn't even in my mind so that puts the knife in that.

Back to my noob question.
So get a ITR cat and ITR catback couple that all up to the ls and it should be able to perform?

is there a reason why you want itr? and not aftermarket? you should get an aftermarket header also..

but i personally would get a turbo manifold :toothless

[nate2k5]

plus for DD i'm not looking for an assload of power. Actually for my application I'm just looking for decent performance w/o the hassles of a turbo.
So for me a turbo isn't even in my mind so that puts the knife in that.

Back to my noob question.
So get a ITR cat and ITR catback couple that all up to the ls and it should be able to perform?

it will work, but i wouldn't count on it "performing"...its just a slight upgrade on something that doesn't usually release much gain unless the engine is really built

[Prez]

My DD has 0 MODS.


odd?


Modded DD's simply DO NOT WORK. I know from experiance.

[sampson]

My DD has 0 MODS.


odd?


Modded DD's simply DO NOT WORK. I know from experiance.


an intake and exhaust never hurt anything.. doesnt really help anything either though haha

[nate2k5]

My DD has 0 MODS.


odd?


Modded DD's simply DO NOT WORK. I know from experiance.

what about everyone who is into hondas who don't have a second car :spoiled:

[blacksheep]

you don't need DICK for power when your power is refined and not wasted :roflmao:

can we all say wheelspin together - ok, never mind AWD FTW! :bye:

[Prez]

an intake and exhaust never hurt anything.. doesnt really help anything either though haha

Exactly so why not save the money and put it into something else.

Just trying to help. It's pointless to spend money on the little mods unless you can actually get LARGE gains, or need them for a bigger plan.

On a DD, just DD it and not mod it. It's the smartest thing to do.

[acidlittle]

I'm not the smartest person in the world. So it's all good.

Anyways, this is currently my DD and possibly in the future be a performance.
NO turbo for me.
I want the ITR exhaust because I think damn near everything on the aftermarket scene looks and sounds like shit. I don't like the large fart cans i see, I want something low key and able to get me started.

Honestly I'm doing this just for fun so it's all good.

I was thinking of an AEM SRI, DC 4-2-1header and an ITR exhaust...think this would work out?

[nate2k5]

I'm not the smartest person in the world. So it's all good.

Anyways, this is currently my DD and possibly in the future be a performance.
NO turbo for me.
I want the ITR exhaust because I think damn near everything on the aftermarket scene looks and sounds like shit. I don't like the large fart cans i see, I want something low key and able to get me started.

Honestly I'm doing this just for fun so it's all good.

I was thinking of an AEM SRI, DC 4-2-1header and an ITR exhaust...think this would work out?

thats a quite common setup but one also not known to yield very good gains.

hardly anyone runs fart cannons anymore, there are plenty of exhaust on the market that perform well and aren't obnoxiously loud. I.E. Apexi WS2, Greddy SP2, RS*R Exmag, Tanabe Hyper Medallion :thumbsup:

[CaseBone]

ITR exhaust is pointless...if you want something that is reliable and farely quick then supercharge the bitch!

[acidlittle]

ok you convinced me to do Forced induction thanks...

no

[CaseBone]

ok you convinced me to do Forced induction thanks...

no

ok then have fun with a slow car...kthx bye!

[SanSational]

Don't get a DC 4-2-1 header. If you're getting an ITR exhaust, why not get a header to compliment it?

Or get a Tri-Y. I know someone with a good race header for $500

[acidlittle]

I think I will thanks

[acidlittle]

unfortunately 500 is a little bit pricey for my cheapass

[CaseBone]

If youre such a cheapass...get into muscle cars...you will find no luck here!

[acidlittle]

what's it to you anyways? I don't understand why you have taken such an interest in me...nor do I honestly care.

Anyways to those who are attempting to help, i thank you and would like to know what you would suggest for a header exhaust combo that isn't going to stick out the ass of my car or sound like trash cans dragging behind my car...

[CaseBone]

For one, the start of this thread was pretty ridiculous about you debating on a CAI or SRI...im just trying to help you decide the best bang for your buck.:puke:

[acidlittle]

like i said i'm trying to learn, my first integra and wanted to know what people think about the parts for it...

I know a turbo would be the best bang for the buck but as you know i'm a cheapass and don't know much about tubo's and doubt I would be able to do all the work myself.

You say ridiculous, I say smart in doing my research before purchasing shit...besides you guys all know more then me and all i'm asking is for some constructive help.

[SanSational]

Don't mind Casey, he's just being a wiseass. Take him with a grain of salt. :cool:

Intake: If you'd hydrolocked your last motor and it was because of your CAI, I would think lesson learned. Short ram. Unless you've got a K, an intake is an intake when it comes to Honda motors.

Header: Talk to Dinko. He should have some good insight on a good header for you. Any Tri-Y will seem to make decent gains. DC Sports is ... Junk, for lack of a better word. My buddy got their race header for his RSX and, although he's happy, I know he'd be happier if he'd gotten something a little pricier (i.e. Buddy Club) cuz it would've given him more power. DC Sports is popular to Hondas simply because they were one of the pioneers to offer a header. There are other companies out there that will give you more bang for your buck.

Exhaust: If you don't want anything that sounds like bees flying around in a coffee can, get smaller piping and don't get a big "fart can" exhaust. Stick with something discreet. What Nate2k5 listed off is right on the money. WHOMIKEJOBES has an RS-R Ex-Mag on his Si and I LOVE it. I wanted it before he got his though :teeth:

[acidlittle]

I actually saw the RS-R and thought it did look the best out of what he suggested, might have to look into that one a little more...how does it sound on his car?

Also a tri-Y please explain or throw a link I can find out what this is lol NOOOB I AM

Yeah, I was thinking about doing the stupid bypass valve but realized it probably would just be easier to get a short ram, plus cheaper and look a hell of a lot better. Hydrolocking is not fun i'll tell you that much

[SanSational]

Civic Si with RSR (http://youtube.com/watch?v=wjQ8ynVfMBI) video

Tri-Y: A Tri-Y header design pairs the opposite cylinder in the firing order together in a short "Y" and then brings the two pairs of "Y's" into a single collector, hence the name Tri-Y

[WHOMIKEJOBES]

WHOMIKEJOBES has an RS-R Ex-Mag on his Si and I LOVE it. I wanted it before he got his though :teeth:

Foo i had it on my DA too! Mine is going up forsale very soon!

[acidlittle]

too bad it isn't for my car!

[nate2k5]

i'll sell you my comptech axleback...it won't gain much power...more than the itr tho. it sounds nice and looks ballin :cool:

edit: in fact i got a header, exhaust, and sri you could buy...along with a upper strut bar

[Dat1BVtecN]

wow, not trying to jack thread, but i think 1st person to have RsR ExMag on this forum was prolly me, ask the homies, had that shit back in the day, 3-4 years ago :wink: yes it is a lovely exhaust

just get a SRI with velocity stack and open your vtec song book if you have a good one, if not then sorry

and check the sig:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[SanSational]

wow, not trying to jack thread, but i think 1st person to have RsR ExMag on this forum was prolly me

Yep, that's why I wanted to get it. It's discreet and sounds good when there's no cat

[acidlittle]

What's it sound like with a cat if you have any idea?

[Dat1BVtecN]

with a cat im assuming that it would be quiet as hell, i had 2.5 test pipe on my shit and it was still quiet, all the way to 8600 :thumbsup: all you hear is the sweet motor... if u have a sweet one that is :wink: