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Old 09-03-2007, 01:44 AM
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Re: Are cold air intakes worth the cost?

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Originally Posted by higgimonster
If I remember correctly for every 10 degrees F you lower the intake temp you gain 1 hp. So the cold part depends on where the engine is getting it's air. I have seen too many kits get air from the engine bay (way too hot). Kiwibacon is on to something. Unless your intake is super restrictive you are better off getting a nice cold charge by rerouting you existing intake. But if it's the noise your after have at it.
Should be a percentage figure, if anything. It's like nature's boost.
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