Comment about Cold Air Intakes
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Comment about Cold Air Intakes
I have been around the cold air intake "wars" here on the forum for over four years. And I had CAI's on both of my C5's.
One thing that I have thought about a few times, but nobody else seems to recognize is this - when you dyno a car, it is always done with the hood up, and a very large fan blowing air over the front of the car. SO, you are getting the effects of "cold air" every time you dyno your car - regardless of what intake you have, including stock.
That means the only difference you are seeing on a dyno is the result of the filter and the intake horn - not colder air!
Does this make anyone think twice about the before and after dyno runs that are posted? It sure does me!
One thing that I have thought about a few times, but nobody else seems to recognize is this - when you dyno a car, it is always done with the hood up, and a very large fan blowing air over the front of the car. SO, you are getting the effects of "cold air" every time you dyno your car - regardless of what intake you have, including stock.
That means the only difference you are seeing on a dyno is the result of the filter and the intake horn - not colder air!
Does this make anyone think twice about the before and after dyno runs that are posted? It sure does me!
Burning Brakes
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From: Dallas Texas
Originally Posted by jschindler
That means the only difference you are seeing on a dyno is the result of the filter and the intake horn - not colder air!
Does this make anyone think twice about the before and after dyno runs that are posted? It sure does me!
Does this make anyone think twice about the before and after dyno runs that are posted? It sure does me!
