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Colder the air is that enters the engine , the better it runs .
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Cold air=Dense air=More power
Most modern performance cars have adequate air intake systems but if your really trying to push the envelope its a small price to pay for additional power
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Dont u needa get it tuned tho?
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I remember when I had my first Jetta, I just removed the airbox and stuck a filter at the end of the hose
Definitely made it sound better
Not sure if it was a good decision ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
My parents never let me touch my cars as far as mods
Ebay special intake on my integra
Sounded great no regrets
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A lot of "cold air intakes" aren't actual cold air intakes, because the filter is still in the engine Bay, where it's warm. If you're gonna get one, you want to make sure the filter is outside the engine Bay, for example in the fender well, where it can pull the coldest air.
Depending on the vehicle, a lot of the time a tune will be required to get the most out of the intake power wise. As well, a lot of the time your vehicle will be running lean (not enough fuel) if you're running an intake without a tune, due to the additional air you're pulling in.
Having said all that, on most vehicles, an intake isn't gonna get you a lot of power (like 5 -10 hp) and the additional hp you may get could be so far up the rpm range that it isn't very usable. Intakes can be a waste of money as far as the dollars to hp gained ratio, depending on the vehicle. Always look on vehicle specific forums to see the gains, if any. They do sound cool though, and you can tell your buddies your car makes MOAR POWA
Depending on the vehicle, a lot of the time a tune will be required to get the most out of the intake power wise. As well, a lot of the time your vehicle will be running lean (not enough fuel) if you're running an intake without a tune, due to the additional air you're pulling in.
Having said all that, on most vehicles, an intake isn't gonna get you a lot of power (like 5 -10 hp) and the additional hp you may get could be so far up the rpm range that it isn't very usable. Intakes can be a waste of money as far as the dollars to hp gained ratio, depending on the vehicle. Always look on vehicle specific forums to see the gains, if any. They do sound cool though, and you can tell your buddies your car makes MOAR POWA
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i rather put the money towards something that will really up ur horsepower withmore air added like a new intake manifold.
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Yea, it all really depends on the car, some respond well to intakes, some don't at all. Some respond well to exhaust, some already have good flowing exhaust from the factory.
If you compare mods from a dollar per hp gained viewpoint, it makes choosing them easier, and more cost effective. Knowing where on the curve you'll be making additional power is also very helpful. If your gains are only gonna come on at 5K+ rpm, then they aren't very useful in day to day driving, you won't notice them (though you might convince yourself it feels faster in your head
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A lot of "cold air intakes" aren't actual cold air intakes, because the filter is still in the engine Bay, where it's warm. If you're gonna get one, you want to make sure the filter is outside the engine Bay, for example in the fender well, where it can pull the coldest air.
Depending on the vehicle, a lot of the time a tune will be required to get the most out of the intake power wise. As well, a lot of the time your vehicle will be running lean (not enough fuel) if you're running an intake without a tune, due to the additional air you're pulling in.
Having said all that, on most vehicles, an intake isn't gonna get you a lot of power (like 5 -10 hp) and the additional hp you may get could be so far up the rpm range that it isn't very usable. Intakes can be a waste of money as far as the dollars to hp gained ratio, depending on the vehicle. Always look on vehicle specific forums to see the gains, if any. They do sound cool though, and you can tell your buddies your car makes MOAR POWA
Haven't found too many people on the accord forums that have either installed a cold air intake or posted their dyno runs. I feel like most of the people on there are old folks with their sedans trying to get the most mpg out of their cars
Supposed to give 17hp according to takeda but who knows if that's true or not unless like 250caddy stated could be at higher rpm's which I won't be at. Might not even be worth it unless I get a tune and exhaust to really feel the difference in everyday driving.
Might re-think any performance mods before doing them now.
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The v6 should be plenty of power to get that thing moving.
If i were you id just cop some rims.
Car is dope in every other regard IMO
If i were you id just cop some rims.
Car is dope in every other regard IMO
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Wheels and a drop are definitely on the list just need the funds for it.
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I figure it this way, if the CAI brought out so much power, (some) auto engineers would have designed one even better than aftermarket brands to be fitted on stock vehicles.
Like Caddy said only certain cars really benefit from them. Otherwise its just a bunch of hot air being sucked in. Theres a plastic cover over your air filter a reason...
No doubt they sound dope though when you rev your engine
Like Caddy said only certain cars really benefit from them. Otherwise its just a bunch of hot air being sucked in. Theres a plastic cover over your air filter a reason...
No doubt they sound dope though when you rev your engine
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Some have a heat shield on them like mine though. Not saying I got huge gains mostly like the sound it makes 
mostly like the sound it makes 
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I thought it was always short ram intakes are the ones that show the most power.
man I would totally rub my nipple to that car
That bmw and the 8s series are my favorite
You shoulda traded your truck in for it man your crazy
Coulda modded it a lil but to get it how you wanted throw some bbs golds on it
Step out the crib dressed like a paid in full drug dealer and hopped in that coupe
Go get that car
that car and this are on my list
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Bruhh that benz is also on my list
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W126 amg?Originally Posted by omariwestafari
So today i was exiting the free way and saw a used car dealership selling a 1986 635 csi
So i stopped for a test drive
Goddamn this thang is beautiful
heres my experience.
the brake pedal was hard, u could just light touch it to brake u really had to use ur foot,
the driver position was spectacular and the size of the car was perfect. the windows gave me beautiful vision from every angle
the handling was good u really had to input and turn the wheel it wasnt easy like a modern car
i loved the way this drove, it makes me hate modern cars so damn much.
i definetly need to cop one of these.
man I would totally rub my nipple to that car
That bmw and the 8s series are my favorite
You shoulda traded your truck in for it man your crazy
Coulda modded it a lil but to get it how you wanted throw some bbs golds on it
Step out the crib dressed like a paid in full drug dealer and hopped in that coupe
Go get that car
that car and this are on my list
me too
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Odds are a fenderwell cold air intake would show the most gains, as it would be away from the hot engine, and be sucking in cold air from outside the car. The majority of short ram intakes are located inside the hot engine Bay. However, the difference between the 2 would probably be quite small. Again, all of this is VERY vehicle specific.
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You'd drive that Benz up there?I'm loving all of this euro love
Reps, reps for all.
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If you want to turn heads in an old BMW, get this.
These were so ahead of their time
WHEW...
THE GOAT bimmer. On everything. IDC about performance. Roll up in one of these, clean, and you da man b.
*hops on ebay*
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If you want to turn heads in an old BMW, get this.
These were so ahead of their time
WHEW...
THE GOAT bimmer. On everything. IDC about performance. Roll up in one of these, clean, and you da man b.
*hops on ebay*
I like this guyNo romobromo
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I'm loving all of this euro love
Reps, reps for all.
I always loved euro
I jus love murica more [emoji]133674693112[/emoji][emoji]133674693112[/emoji][emoji]133674693112[/emoji][emoji]133674693112[/emoji][emoji]133674693112[/emoji][emoji]133674693112[/emoji][emoji]133674693112[/emoji]
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I gotta be honest as much as i love euro cars and BMW, i don't like the older ones at all. Except the E30 M
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Me neither. Just a few AMG's that i like. E55, C63. i guess that's about it
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I agree that the 8 Series was wayyyy ahead of its time. I saw a CLEAN V12 near my home a few weeks ago; drooled all over myself because i had Never seen one that pristine in my life.
If i had more garage space, i would pick up one.
If i had more garage space, i would pick up one.
