i'm getting up some money saved up and am going to get a new cool air intake. my question is would it be better to go with the short ram intake or go the whole 9 yards and go for the whole thing? thanks

1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX: K&N Filter, John Sheppard built transmission with GVR4 1st gear, autometer boost gauge, "free mods", Greddy type-s BOV, broken shifter

Well, I would take your weather into consideration when buying a CAI. I have cold winters where I live so I convert my CAI to a short ram for the winter. You will notice more pull in your car and a deeper sound with a CAI than a shortram. If you only drive your car in nice weather and never have to go through any water I recommend the AEM CAI. But if weather is a factor where you live, I would then recommend getting an intake setup that you can convert to a shortram if you have to. You will love the sound your intake will make.

Gregg
Green 97 Eclipse RS (Really Slow)

GET the CAI the only way you would have problems is if you submerge it in water and unless you are driving in a flood, that will not happen.

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-97 GS (First project, 299 whp)(sold)
- 97 RS 2.6 last numbers: 306hp, 352tq @16psi (Dead, parted out)
- 99 GS OZ, Hahn Kit, 56k miles (Sold)
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- 00 Nissan Maxima GLE (Daily Driver)
- 02 Audi A4 1.8T Quattro

Yeah, I totally agree, the only reason I have a CAI that I can convert into a shortram is because of the extremely cold weather up here. I need the shortram to help my car warm up in the morning.

Gregg
Green 97 Eclipse RS (Really Slow)