Intake Tube Lengh/Filter Cone Length
chrisd44
05-03-2007, 06:29 PM
Does the length of the intake tube make a difference when desciding to purchase an intake system?
How about the filter cone lenth?
Is it better to use the longest one you can find? or does it matter?
How about the filter cone lenth?
Is it better to use the longest one you can find? or does it matter?
turtlecrxsi
05-04-2007, 02:35 PM
Hi, welcome to AF,
Tube length only effects one thing really... sound. Others will debate it but from my experience the only time a difference is made in actually gaining or losing power is when colder air is sucked in vs. hot air. A shorter intake tube with the filter located within the engine bay will suck in hotter air from the engine bay but will sound louder. A longer tube with the filter placed outside of the engine bay will not be as loud but may suck in colder air and add a few hp. I've only really noticed gains when it was extremely cold outside and my car was running great.
Tube length only effects one thing really... sound. Others will debate it but from my experience the only time a difference is made in actually gaining or losing power is when colder air is sucked in vs. hot air. A shorter intake tube with the filter located within the engine bay will suck in hotter air from the engine bay but will sound louder. A longer tube with the filter placed outside of the engine bay will not be as loud but may suck in colder air and add a few hp. I've only really noticed gains when it was extremely cold outside and my car was running great.
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