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Re: Short Ram vs CAI.
The air unde the hood is indeed quite hot. The air isn't flowing through there at the rate as you are moving for one. Second, its getting heated as it enters the bay and crosses over the radiator. Third, the engine itself is over 100 degrees, the exhaust is several hundred and there are dead spots for air movement within the engine bay. Underhood temps are often 150-175 degrees F and when in heavy traffic, spots can see well over 200. So even "hot" 90 degree ambient air is an improvement. And as cshky04, for about every 11 degree F drop in temp, you can about 1 hp.
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Car: 2003 Malibu (Base)
Modifications: KC Fog lamps, autodimming rearview mirror w/ compass&temperature, window tinting, rear speakers, front speakers, sub, synthetic ATF & aux tranny cooler.
Future modications: Dynamat interior, alloy wheels & new tires, intake, exhaust & intake manifold???
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