J Wynia wrote:
> I have a question about the effective gains from a cold-air intake. I'm
> asking because I read over and over about how much the gains are for a few
> degrees difference (as the cooling of the air is passive rather than
> actively cooled). I've always wondered about this because I live in MN. In
> the next 3-4 weeks, I will likely be starting my truck in the morning
> during temps of -20F. If cold-air intake means more horsepower, shouldn't
> pulling in air that's 100F cooler than summer air make a difference? I
> guess the fact that I don't really notice a "January boost" is making me
> wonder if cold-air intake is just another example of automotive snake oil.
There is a difference. Bob Tom's 13s run back in November was partly
due to the weather I think. And my trucks have both felt stronger in
the winter. It's just not a huge difference.
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