Okay, I admit, I'm confused about this CAI stuff.

[Skeletor916]

I'm reading here that a CAI is a good idea because it helps for fuel economy and all that jazz. I see the gigasmic sticky that says this and that about Accord intakes and how they fit the XDs.

But I don't have an XD, I have a regular ole 2000 Elantra GLS. Will this 97 Accord CAI work on this too? Will I have to take a saw to my car (dunno if I'm down for that)? If not the Accord one, what/where should I look to purchase this CAI? I see some on Fleabay but am kind of iffy about which if any to get since they seem to vary from around $20 to over $60. Should I go the cheap CAI with expensive filter route? Any help is appreciated, thanks
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[carbonman]

a pipe is a pipe.
The accord intake would probably fit your car, you would most likely have to get creative to fit it though. You're pretty lucky because you can get a 00 Tiburon intake and that will also fit easily and those are easy to come by also

[DAILLESTWUN]

Well I think the engine bay is similar to the XD so I don't think you should have a problem. Post a pic of your bay. If anything there are a few members on here with your model Elantra. Hopefully they will chime in..

[BobMs_wht2k2]

Be smart and pick up a 1997-2001 Tiburon CAI.

[jalmir]

I have a J2 but didn't installed CAI, I just modified the air box to have a "sort off" SRI. I heard that the Accrod CAI will work in the J2, IMO 25$ is worth trying.

[Lts 05GT]

I did the same thing. Took the lid off my airbox and attached a generic ($15 with shipping) cone filter 3" intake, and left the heat sheild in place. Works great, definatly noticable power gains. BUT, the truth is the best milage you can get out of these cars is leaving the air box the way it is and just putting and oem style K&N filter in there. I have done lots LOTS of road trips with all three setups. Stock intake and stock filter over 1000 mi averaged 37 mpg. Cone intake SRA style gets more like 35.5 over 1000 mi. The best setup for milage, K&N OEM replacement filter, I got 42.2 MPG over 1000 mi. It was basically all freeway miles. It can all be explained why if you want, but this post would get alot longer.

[KeWLKaT]

I have a J2 but didn't installed CAI, I just modified the air box to have a "sort off" SRI. I heard that the Accrod CAI will work in the J2, IMO 25$ is worth trying.

dude, remember?

we checked in the j2, they dont have a hole for the accord CAI as big as the xd, it doesn't fit in there it seems.

[PSUsouthpaw]

No, the accord intake will not work. there is not a hole big enough or at all. I had a j2 and had the tiburon intake, which is not that good...it sits right next to the radiator and headers...the best route to go is panel filter followed by ripping off the stock resonators in front of it and running a tube down into the front bumper somewhere.

[jalmir]

dude, remember?

we checked in the j2, they dont have a hole for the accord CAI as big as the xd, it doesn't fit in there it seems.


loll ... yeah ... totally forgot that!!!

Man do I need sleep! :P

[bobtasco]

What is the difference between CAI and SRI as far as performance goes?

[04 elantra cvvt]

CAI makes more power because it is getting only cold air. The Short Ram is picking up under-hood heat. We all know that colder air is capable of making more power than hot air.

[Ugzz]

^^ thanks. i never new that either and that really clears stuff up for me 2.. this is why i come here almost every day!

[bobtasco]

What are the pros and cons of both?

I know cold air intakes can screw up your engine if you drive in over six inches of water, but are there any other downsides?

Are there any cons to SRI?

[mtlelantra]

Cons to SRI- lower torque (dyno proven by Fordffaster), which doesn't include heat soak, which will diminish both HP and torque.
This comes up in EVERY intake thread... CAI will provide more power in the end... but if you even have an INKLING of worry about water, either get a bypass, or don't do a CAI. Common sense, simple stuff. I'm sort of getting tired of the "I want a CAI, but I'm worried about water" coming up every few weeks.

[thewilson]

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maybe a bigger button?

[htekric3r1200]

What are the pros and cons of both?

I know cold air intakes can screw up your engine if you drive in over six inches of water, but are there any other downsides?

Are there any cons to SRI?

Throttle response is a bit lower with a CAI usually. Also, there is a slight risk of hydrolock due to the location of the filter. Heat soak is the killer of a SRI. Pretty much based on personal preference