Cold air intakes
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| − | Bigger is not always better? Your engine will only breathe in what it can, unless it is forced in, turbo, blower, etc. Ramming it in does not produce more power, it still will only breathe what it needs, unless you are cruising at 200+ MPH...I disagree with the statement ramming does not produce more power, consider superchargers and turbos, | + | Bigger is not always better? Your engine will only breathe in what it can, unless it is forced in, turbo, blower, etc. Ramming it in does not produce more power, it still will only breathe what it needs, unless you are cruising at 200+ MPH...I disagree with the statement ramming does not produce more power, consider superchargers and turbos, it's all about ramming and compressing the intake charge. How about the Ram Air GTO's, Cowl Induction Chevelles? |
Cold air intakes are used in applications where the owner/operator feels that the vehicle will produce more power with an outside air charge. Huge misconception, cold air intakes do not produce more power, at least not power that you will feel in the seat of your pants. Most vehicles built today are set up pulling air in from the outside, not from the engine compartment. If you notice that the air filter housing/box is located on one side or the other of the engine compartment, and has ducting that goes through the inner fender. Thus, this is pulling in outside air. It seems that most aftermarket cold air intake kits include the ducting that is smooth, not ribbed or corrugated, this allows for less disruption of the airflow, which in most cases is a heck of a lot more important than the incoming air temperature. High flow air filters in stock intake boxes/housings with smooth ducts works just as well as the high dollar kits that most people invest their money in. Another look, most newer vehicle's air filtration systems flow just as well as the aftermarket competitors, it has been proven. And, some just like the look??? | Cold air intakes are used in applications where the owner/operator feels that the vehicle will produce more power with an outside air charge. Huge misconception, cold air intakes do not produce more power, at least not power that you will feel in the seat of your pants. Most vehicles built today are set up pulling air in from the outside, not from the engine compartment. If you notice that the air filter housing/box is located on one side or the other of the engine compartment, and has ducting that goes through the inner fender. Thus, this is pulling in outside air. It seems that most aftermarket cold air intake kits include the ducting that is smooth, not ribbed or corrugated, this allows for less disruption of the airflow, which in most cases is a heck of a lot more important than the incoming air temperature. High flow air filters in stock intake boxes/housings with smooth ducts works just as well as the high dollar kits that most people invest their money in. Another look, most newer vehicle's air filtration systems flow just as well as the aftermarket competitors, it has been proven. And, some just like the look??? | ||
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