Hey guys need help on deciding which JLT intake to go with. I was thinking about going with the RAI , but really would like the cooler iat’s of the cold air kits. So I guess I am trying to decide between the normal cai, or the high boost. I currently I am running stock pulley, but going to be going to a 2.93 upper soon. Obviously doesn’t fall under “high boost” but like the fact it doesn’t have the MAF in the fendor. So is there any reason not to run the high boost CAI over the normal one.
JLT intake , help me decide which one.
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I'd recommend the RAI. I have a MAC CAI which is a fenderwell intake and I don't like it. From what I've read, only high HP applications take advantage of CAI setups. The RAI may have slightly higher idle temps, but once at speed, will draw about the same temps as the fenderwell versions.
I plan on switching my MAC CAI for a RAI.
JMO, I'm sure others will chime in.
I plan on switching my MAC CAI for a RAI.
JMO, I'm sure others will chime in.
I like my CAI version but its a pita to install
Have a RAI and it works great.. I had a BBK fenderwall but didnt really like it. But thats just my 2cents.:-D
What are the reasons for not liking the CAI? I myself am tryin to decide on wich to get, im thinking the Carbon Fiber CAI, but i have a mystichrome, so maybe the painted version...Im worried about there being an issue of water getting in the fenderwell and then the filter getting ahold of some of that water....not good
get the RAI....much easier install, and like mentioned before...unless your planning on running a crap load of boost, you really don't need the CAI
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JedWele said:
You're only going to be pulling hot air at a light/stop/whatever.
As soon as you start moving, you're going to be pulling barely hotter air than a fenderwell version.
Also, I wouldn't worry about a CAI drawing in water..... unless you plan on driving through floods.
JedWele said:
TTT.
I have the RAI and I love it. I have no complaints and can go on about how much I like it. But the cooler IAT temps of the CAI is has my attention. Plus, I'm going to be running a lot more boost, so a CAI or the High Boost Kit would be beneficial.
Anyone have a link to this thread that the OP is talking about?
RAI, easy install, looks good and does the job, oh and did mention it sure made the Eaton scream.
Ttt
jlt true cold air for a big inlet tube full of win. that underhood heat really doesn't exit the engine compartment very well...at all...
Pics of the two?
xenodragon said:
The RAI
and the CAI
I think you would be better off with the CAI which will give you colder, denser air which should make more power then a RAI and will buy you more ignition advance. I think the term RAI is a bit misleading since it really doesn't ram air in to your intake unless you remove the headlight and even that set-up won't be very efficient compared to a purpose built scoop. It gets very hot in that engine compartment and you will want the coldest air you can get into the engine.
If you drive in the rain you probably want the RAI system though. Me, I haven't seen a drop of the stuff in 8 months.
If you drive in the rain you probably want the RAI system though. Me, I haven't seen a drop of the stuff in 8 months.
The only time you will be sucking hot air with the rai is at idle and very low speed driving. At cruise speed the fanwash and hot air is not a factor. On the dyno with the hood up is one thing, on the street with the hood down they will have near identical iat's.
Hah?
What do you mean by "near identical"?
How does the air temp stay identcal between the two when one is getting its air after it passes through an AC condensor, HE and the radiator while the other bypasses all that?
I would not be surprised on a 100 degree day at highway speeds there will be a 20-30 degree difference between a CIA and a RAI. As the car slow down the difference will get even greater.
What do you mean by "near identical"?
How does the air temp stay identcal between the two when one is getting its air after it passes through an AC condensor, HE and the radiator while the other bypasses all that?
I would not be surprised on a 100 degree day at highway speeds there will be a 20-30 degree difference between a CIA and a RAI. As the car slow down the difference will get even greater.
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