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Old 05-03-2008, 03:35 AM   #1
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warm air intake is in

yesterday I put in my warm air intake. I am cheap so I used the stock airbox and filter. I did buy a piece of 2 1\8" flexible exhaust tube. I used metal tape (the good duct tape) to seal it to the box and to cover the existing inlet of the box.

I have already seent the difference in mileage. I just finished a tank with an average about 33 or so mpg. (haven't posted in the gas log yet) on the way home I got 36.5 mpg and I usually only get 34 or so.

I have a question about the temps. I am only getting about 20-30 deg warmer in the morning compared to the outside air. in the evenings about the same but the outside air is warmer thus better FE. I was thinking of making a shield to put in front of the inlet of the tube to keep the air from coming in from the outside. kind of like the exhaust manifold heat shield only made of window flashing or something relatively cheap. will this achieve what I want to do as far as raising these temps.

if you want to see pics I have them in my garage. still haven't totally figured out the picture thing. spent about half an hour getting my avatar the right size.

thanks in advance

*edit* and yes my car is a dirty mess
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