CAI and SRI thoughts and opinions

Just in time!

I just got home from my test drive with my new 6th element SRI and with the involuntary BPV mod (didn't realize that there was no port for the recirculation hose). I am just impressed with how angry this thing sounds! It howls like a jet and the BPV mod makes that thing hiss super loud when you let off the throttle.

I have only ever run SRI in my cars out of fear of water logging my motors during the winter.

The biggest performance gain I notice is throttle response. I feel like this is a good starting mod for people who want a noticeable and immediate gain in drivability and fun factor.

FYI it took only about 20 min to put on too even with a hot motor to dodge. I just couldn't wait no patience.

Hope that helps a little

well I think I'm the the only one running the a non 6th element SRI OR CAI.. Im running a Injen Cold Air intake.. in black... one outher user had the First version.. of this product and did a neat side by side view of how small it was compared to the 6th element.. one.. 3 in to 3.5 inch.. mine is the version 1.5 that so far not made it to production.. its a 3.25 inch.. so its in between.. the original and the six element piping.. dyno results were in the 12 to 15 hp range with a 120 degree intake temps.. on a 75 degree day.. 6th element are at that level.. its more a matter of style.. both are black.. mine is just power coated metallic black like or door handles and mirrors.. and 6th is his crinkle black.. I would say at this time the 6th element is the best CAI you can buy.. get the CAI and if you don't like it just make it a SRI.. both products do this and the price point is nothing.. for the convertibility.. and remember to do the intercooler resonator delete pipe as well.
thoughts on sound.. a SRI will be a tad quieter then a CAI.. its more because the placement of the filter.... in the sri is rite under the hood and sound mat.. wile in the cai it near the fender and front bumper cover.. to my ear both are loud .. and sound like darth vader taking a long inhale.. until you go full throttle than its all turbo spool.. and cold stars are hella loud..

The 2 2" pipes after the muffler will flow (636 CFM) almost as much as a single 3" (747 CFM) so I wouldn't consider that to be a issue but the 2.35" pipe that gets pinched to 2" right after the flange is where the restriction is and restricts the whole exhaust to 318 CFM. After you do the math for cfm intake and fuel mass the stock exhaust will start to choke at 144 HP. The stock mid pipe being 2.35" is tuned right for stock HP ratings 455 CFM and 210 HP (this is not accounting for restrictions like the cat). The more you can improve the exhaust the more you will notice a smoother power band and better response at higher RPMs.

For a while I thought the ECU was what was holding the car back but once the intake and exhaust are opened up it really comes to life. Next thing to upgrade is the stock aluminum intake tube feeding the turbo that narrows down to 2.5" so having that 3.5" SRI is only good to a point. The ECU still has limitations but with a little finesse and attention in the right areas I will see 250 WHP on a stock ECU lol.