Cold air intake questions
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RE: Cold air intake questions - 4/3/2008 7:43:21 AM
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94blueknight
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the benifit of having a cai is that u r drawing colder air from outside the engine bay into the engine which helps better atomize the fuel/air mixture and give it a better burn. it is a MUST tho for a heat sheild. to have an effective cai u have to block out the engine heat. the ebay cai's r decent u just either have to get one w/ a heat shield or build one ur self (there is a how to thread on here just search).
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RE: Cold air intake questions - 4/3/2008 8:22:08 AM
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Psychropod
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ORIGINAL: 94blueknight
the benifit of having a cai is that u r drawing colder air from outside the engine bay into the engine which helps better atomize the fuel/air mixture and give it a better burn. it is a MUST tho for a heat sheild. to have an effective cai u have to block out the engine heat. the ebay cai's r decent u just either have to get one w/ a heat shield or build one ur self (there is a how to thread on here just search).
I have an AirAid intake in mine, and I love it. Sounds aggressive, and I can feel some performance gains. However, you are right that I should improve it by adding a heat shield.
A couple of weeks ago, I was in Home Depot for an unrelated issue and was walking through the aisle where they sell home heating vents. They come in many shapes and sizes, and I had an idea to buy one and fab it into a heat shield. Didn't have the time or money to do it right then, but I may still do it. How's aluminum for a good shield material? Anybody know?
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