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      08-13-2009, 12:15 PM   #36
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Originally Posted by twin turbo View Post
I have read several threads with dynos that disprove the whole hot air intake myth. Air gets heated by turbos and cooled through intercooler, intake temperature not relavent. Mainly installing the intake for the sound, very little performance gain if any.
Complete nonsense as the thermal efficiency of an intercooler is relative to the inlet, outlet and the ambient temperature. I have NEVER seen an intake of that nature to make any power unless you are going to dyno it with the hood open and a fan blowing at the filter. Id like to know why is it that a car with one of those intakes goes into limp mode after 4-5 consecutive dyno pulls whereas with the stock, it can go on for 15+ consecutive runs.
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