Do you have an air intake on your shopping list? If you aren't sure as to how each of these products functions, don't hesitate as to which is the better choice. There are many different styles to pick from. Among the most popular styles of air intake charge kits are the Short Ram, Long Ram Cold, and the Ram.



Short Ram Systems are similar to the long ram counterparts, but with much shorter tubing than cold air intake systems. Typically, they are not equal in efficiency if compared to the long ram cold air intake system since they pull in less dense and warmer air which is closer to the engine. Significantly though, they still out-perform most types of stock air intake systems.

Long Ram Cold Systems create greater horsepower and gas mileage by rising up the volumetric efficiency within the vehicle's cylinders. The removing of restrictive stock air boxes and their replacement with smooth flowing mandrel bent tubing increases its efficiency. The velocity of air that is flowing to the engine and the amount of air is also increase.

The engine air that goes into the air becomes cooler and denser with this kind of intake. The factor causing it is the air which is far from the engine and is not over heated but still is pulled into the intake. Intake is also increased by the efficiency to the filters of allowing more air.

Ram Systems makes use of outside air and forces its induction into the vehicle's engine. A ram air intake kit can be seen on an automobile that has a scoop in its hood. It is through tubing that is attached in the scoop where the air flows into the intake. The air velocity that comes from the intake increases as the vehicle's speed increase.

This system boosts during high speeds and creates good, dense, cold and high velocity air for your engine and consequently creates more horsepower. Some of the Long ram systems try to capitalize in this kind of induction by force. They position the air filter low enough so that it will reach the high speed air that comes through the vehicle's front bumper.

If you are wondering, here are a couple of tips on how you could get the best air intake system and the differences between the brands and designs:

1. Look for the dyno proven results of the particular air intake system you are considering to buy. You will then be provided with an accurate or correct representation of how it will work on your car.

2. Many believe the common misconception that bigger is always better when dealing with air intake systems, but do not play the fool and fall for this. Circumstances determine the truth of this.