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intake help (i know its redundent but i need some advice)

asite57

asite57

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was wondering whats the best set up (money is no object in this situation) a open cone on the end of my TB or one of those cold air intake by Wizard, K&N, ZZP. i just want better flow and the car to run better. its a 99 GTP
 


Yeah, you said that in your first post. Same answer.
Many, many threads on different approaches to a homemade open cone. Look in the how-to section.
 
Because people with no "do it yourself" drive/confidence and/or who want the cool name will pay big money for it.
Are they quality pieces? Absolutely.
Are they necessary or the best? No.
 


I ran an HAI the first few weeks I owned my car, but eventually sprung for the Wizaired kit. It looks and performs better in my opinion.
 
open cone is 30-50 bucks and CAI is 200+ if ones not significantly better then the other ill just stink with the open cone
 


Grimsin said:
colder air is better know matter how you think about it.
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on a supercharged car that is 110% incorrect. absolute flow is what matters the most.

would colder air be better? not when your CAI sacrifices 100cfm of flow to achieve that extra 5 degree drop...

now on a NA car who's intake already flows sufficiently for the level of mods the CAI would be a better choice.
 


What people don't remember is that yes,

1.) The blower is going to heat it up anyway
2.) the crossover keeps the tb nice and warm.

So, open cone or hai... It don't matter.
 
99pgpgt said:
What people don't remember is that yes,

1.) The blower is going to heat it up anyway
2.) the crossover keeps the tb nice and warm.

So, open cone or hai... It don't matter.
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^^^^
TB
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Crossover

Crossover = very hot
Heat rises
TB = Very hot

Even if you're pulling from the fender on a typical, let's say 75 degree day. By the time it gets through the warm piping that's already engine bay temps, and goes through the downright hot tb and intake manifold... how much of a difference in temp vs the engine bay air will there be on NA?

Especially after it gets compressed and heated by the m90 on OP's car
 
FriboRage said:
Especially after it gets compressed and heated by the m90 on OP's car
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The M90 doesnt compress. It just shovels the air in. To the OP, pick whatever air intake suits your fancy. You will not notice a difference between any one you choose, no matter how expensive it is. It's really just eye candy. You really want to notice a difference, intercool. That way you are cooling the air after its gone through all the hot parts.
 
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