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Old 02-27-2002, 09:23 PM
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Originally posted by cliffud
The fact cannot be ignored that colder air for the engine will make a difference. And what better/cheaper way to pipe in cooler air than simply REMOVING dead weight thereby effectivly rerouting the source of air for the engine?
True, colder air makes more power. However, what you are ignoring is that when moving, the air at the filter is within just a few degrees of ambient. This has been confirmed by independent instrumented testing on the SE-R list, on this forum, and on the 944 list.

Sorry to burst your bubble.
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