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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 01:16 PM
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intake question

Ok so i reading on one of the other forums im on not gonna name names but yeah. So i read that instead of doing any kind of air box mods you could insulated the intake hoses to protect the air from heating up. really a great idea i thought. and there was a great link showing the test results. http://www.performanceunlimited.com/...g/airtemp.html

so i was wondering what you guys idea was on this? and what type of insulation should i probably use?
 
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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 01:40 PM
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My prediction is minimal gains if any at all. Be interesting to see how those test results translate into HP gains.
 
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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 02:15 PM
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my hood scoop made from a mcdonalds drive-by trash can has done wonders for my trucks performance.
 
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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 02:57 PM
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my hood scoop made from a mcdonalds drive-by trash can has done wonders for my trucks performance.
Except when people stuff it full of big mac wrappers and drink cups!
 
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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 02:59 PM
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i stenciled "AIR ONLY" on the sides to prevent that.
 
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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 02:59 PM
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hahahaha
 
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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by quicklook2
i stenciled "AIR ONLY" on the sides to prevent that.
That must add at least 25hp!.........I will be lurking in the MD parking lot tonight!.
 
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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 03:14 PM
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You guys are funny today.. glad to see people can have some fun with these things.
 
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