Ractive short ram intake...any good?
February-3rd-2003, 12:00 AM
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Its more than the AEM short ram, and as far as Im concerned, thier both overpriced.
February-3rd-2003, 12:07 AM
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Not trying to be a dick, but , Jaster, if you do a little research before posting, then THE MAN probably wouldn't drill you so bad.
The AEM(sri) costs a little more than half of what the Injen(cai) costs. You can get an AEM off of ebay right now for $140us.
The AEM(sri) costs a little more than half of what the Injen(cai) costs. You can get an AEM off of ebay right now for $140us.
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February-3rd-2003, 06:25 AM
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ebay doesnt count, thats not even considered buying. I mean actually retail pricing. You know through actual stores or parts shops. And i dont really care if "TheMan" keeps ******* me, i am just trying to enjoy the forum and i keep driving my protege 5. If he was a real Pro5 enthusiast, he would try to at least correct me and not criticize everything i bring up.
February-3rd-2003, 10:28 AM
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Originally posted by pingdum
This is not true. Some are made of stainless steel and some are made of aluminum. Some, who knows? Some are chromed and some powder coated. Some, who knows? I bought the AEM because it is made of 6061 powder coated aluminum. I don't know what the Reactive is, but I would bet the cheapy eBay ones would be suspect. I know mine won't rust through in a year or so. My suggestion for any part is to buy the most expensive one you can afford. Not blindly, of course, there are deals out there. Do some research.
This is not true. Some are made of stainless steel and some are made of aluminum. Some, who knows? Some are chromed and some powder coated. Some, who knows? I bought the AEM because it is made of 6061 powder coated aluminum. I don't know what the Reactive is, but I would bet the cheapy eBay ones would be suspect. I know mine won't rust through in a year or so. My suggestion for any part is to buy the most expensive one you can afford. Not blindly, of course, there are deals out there. Do some research.
The ebay intake looks very good, mine is polished aluminium, won't rust, and the filter is just a generic K&N "style" filter. Sounds good, looks good, and with a "slight" throttle response. It came with two brackets, which i just bolted to where the stock box was and on the engine. Hell, I used the bolts on the bottom of the MAF.
Originally posted by Jaster Mereel
ebay doesnt count, thats not even considered buying. I mean actually retail pricing. You know through actual stores or parts shops. And i dont really care if "TheMan" keeps ******* me, i am just trying to enjoy the forum and i keep driving my protege 5. If he was a real Pro5 enthusiast, he would try to at least correct me and not criticize everything i bring up.
ebay doesnt count, thats not even considered buying. I mean actually retail pricing. You know through actual stores or parts shops. And i dont really care if "TheMan" keeps ******* me, i am just trying to enjoy the forum and i keep driving my protege 5. If he was a real Pro5 enthusiast, he would try to at least correct me and not criticize everything i bring up.
February-3rd-2003, 10:40 AM
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For what its worth, there is no "short ram CAI".
I also remember reading somewhere that if you reverse the Ractive intake you won't have to worry about it rubbing against the master cylinder, I believe it was on the TPC board. I will try to find it within the next few hours and post it here. And, the intakes are not made of the same material The AEMs are made of Aluminum, Iceman and PRM are made from silicone or thermoplastic or something like that, and others I don't know.
I also remember reading somewhere that if you reverse the Ractive intake you won't have to worry about it rubbing against the master cylinder, I believe it was on the TPC board. I will try to find it within the next few hours and post it here. And, the intakes are not made of the same material The AEMs are made of Aluminum, Iceman and PRM are made from silicone or thermoplastic or something like that, and others I don't know.
February-3rd-2003, 11:30 AM
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O.k., I was wrong about reversing the pipe. The pipe which holds the air filter, that rubbed against the radiator hose which could be reversed to remedy the problem.
February-3rd-2003, 12:32 PM
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Ebay doesn't count?
That's where I got my new Mazdaspeed exhaust for $170, and my Alpine cda7987 for $400. It's pretty trippy, first you learn the FACTS about what you're considering purchasing, then you shop around for the best price, finally you buy it, knowing that you didn't get ripped off. AEM is AEM. No matter who sells it to you.
That's where I got my new Mazdaspeed exhaust for $170, and my Alpine cda7987 for $400. It's pretty trippy, first you learn the FACTS about what you're considering purchasing, then you shop around for the best price, finally you buy it, knowing that you didn't get ripped off. AEM is AEM. No matter who sells it to you.
February-3rd-2003, 01:47 PM
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You can buy just about anything on E-bay, new or used for good prices.
I think he was comparing retail prices which isnt accurate, because you dont pay retail price, so why use it? You can get the Injen for $195.00, and I dont know about the AEM, but lets say $130, so $60 more for the injen. thats not less than half or whatever he said.
I think he was comparing retail prices which isnt accurate, because you dont pay retail price, so why use it? You can get the Injen for $195.00, and I dont know about the AEM, but lets say $130, so $60 more for the injen. thats not less than half or whatever he said.
February-3rd-2003, 03:09 PM
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Originally posted by Jaster Mereel
ebay doesnt count, thats not even considered buying. I mean actually retail pricing. You know through actual stores or parts shops. And i dont really care if "TheMan" keeps ******* me, i am just trying to enjoy the forum and i keep driving my protege 5. If he was a real Pro5 enthusiast, he would try to at least correct me and not criticize everything i bring up.
ebay doesnt count, thats not even considered buying. I mean actually retail pricing. You know through actual stores or parts shops. And i dont really care if "TheMan" keeps ******* me, i am just trying to enjoy the forum and i keep driving my protege 5. If he was a real Pro5 enthusiast, he would try to at least correct me and not criticize everything i bring up.
Edwin is the BIGGEST protege enthusiast i've EVER met and on top of the that he is one of the biggest car enthusiast in general.
Like everyone else is saying..... ebay does count.
Edwin knows his protege and he knows your protege, and that's why he is a moderator. He may seem to be ******* you, but he's really just laying it on the line, telling you EXACTLY how it is. Just take the information and don't argue.
Take this advice and use it... you'll enjoy the forums much more.
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February-3rd-2003, 03:36 PM
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Point well taken on the price of AEM vs Injen. I was thinking that the cheapest you could get an Injen was $250. I forgot about the group buy that's happening in this forum. Is that where you'd get one for $195?
Also, I said "the AEM costs a little MORE than half the price of an Injen" , not "less than half".
Also, I said "the AEM costs a little MORE than half the price of an Injen" , not "less than half".
February-3rd-2003, 03:49 PM
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Yeah, to some people, Edwin can come off as being a dick, but he knows his ****.
We should get Vaughan on here cause he knows his **** too.
We should get Vaughan on here cause he knows his **** too.
February-3rd-2003, 08:00 PM
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Originally posted by eggynatey
Is that where you'd get one for $195?
Is that where you'd get one for $195?
February-11th-2003, 11:44 AM
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Originally posted by Mach 1
And how does a filter tucked into the wheel well get any more velocity than one under the hood? It doesnt, your logic is poor.
If I knew how to raise the bullshit flag I would do it..
Cold air is better, thus the reason for the Injen. Warm underhood air is not as dense.
I believe the diameter of the tube and the vacuum from the engine will determine the velocity of the air intake, not if the filter is down in the wheel well or up higher in the engine bay.
And how does a filter tucked into the wheel well get any more velocity than one under the hood? It doesnt, your logic is poor.
If I knew how to raise the bullshit flag I would do it..
Cold air is better, thus the reason for the Injen. Warm underhood air is not as dense.
I believe the diameter of the tube and the vacuum from the engine will determine the velocity of the air intake, not if the filter is down in the wheel well or up higher in the engine bay.
I think thats what he was trying to get at with a longer intake the air has a greater chance of getting a higer velocity. (if its made to the proper lenght for the application)
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February-11th-2003, 02:01 PM
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How does "longer" equal "higher velocity". Ive been out of school for many years. I need a refresher..
February-11th-2003, 02:05 PM
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Originally posted by Pitlab77
cold air is not a big a deal as people in the import world try to make it seem, people seem to forget about the velocity of the air going into the engine. Same with exhaust, its not about 'backpressure' But about velocity out of the system.
I think thats what he was trying to get at with a longer intake the air has a greater chance of getting a higer velocity. (if its made to the proper lenght for the application)
cold air is not a big a deal as people in the import world try to make it seem, people seem to forget about the velocity of the air going into the engine. Same with exhaust, its not about 'backpressure' But about velocity out of the system.
I think thats what he was trying to get at with a longer intake the air has a greater chance of getting a higer velocity. (if its made to the proper lenght for the application)