imported_sketch

Hey Guys,
I have a Ractive superflow 3" short ram.
Just recently purchased an AEM 2.5" short ram.
I was just wondering which one in your opinion would be the better one to go with since they're different sizes but also different brand names.
let me know what you think !

thanks!!

R0Y

go with the 2.5" AEM
should have a bit more low end then the 3" Ractive

imported_22hatch

all the same to me.

imported_sketch

thanks ROY.

Anyone else who might wanna add their two cents??

BTW is the size of an Si TB the same size as an SiR ???

thanks

imported_SumAzunGuy

dont even really matter if you wana feel that you spent the money wisely go with the AEM

texera

i agree

bbarbulo

iTrader: (2)

3" is too big to maintain proper velocity for the air charge....our engines don't suck enough air to need a 3" intake pipe. It just allows it to make noise and sound cool, that's all. It's ghay AEM would be slightly better...get back your curve w/o losing the top end.

imported_sketch

i noticed that my revs drop a lot faster now what i have the AEM in. does that have anything to do with the size ???
pardon my ignorance.

thanks guys

bbarbulo

iTrader: (2)

Nope....that would have to do with rotational mass that has nothing to do with the intake. A lighter flywheel would make the revs drop quickly. Remember, when you lift off, the throttle body closes and no more air gets in except at the IAC valve. So the intake is cut off from the engine at the throttle body w/ the plate closed.

imported_sketch

so lightened fly wheel will be the best way to resolve that issue?
Hey man thanks for all your input. I got more then i needed but more opinions on what intake to use are still welcome

thanks!

imported_SumAzunGuy

bbarbulo

iTrader: (2)

I was saying a lightened flywheel will help your engine rev up a lot quicker, but when you lift off, the revs will drop even quicker... since there is less rotational mass to maintain momentum of the rotating assembly (crank, flywheel, pistons, rods, etc.) You can't lose with an AEM intake...esp going from a Ractive one.

R0Y

If I knew u're getting the AEM I could've sold u mine
coz I "HATE" the AEM coz it's making me loose so much low end torque

imported_SumAzunGuy

how much?
for what year civic?

Bad Black Si

Neither will make that much of a difference man...the amount of horespwoer either would add cant be felt really... so i say save ur money and get the ractive... i say this having had the aem on my old civic.....

if both cost the same, go with the aem, it may be a little bit better, but still really negligible compared to the money ud be saving...

imported_sketch

is your intake a 2.5 " as well ?
i thought you get more low end on the AEMs

Bad Black Si

yeah, i think all civic aem intakes are 2.5"

imported_SumAzunGuy