Would this gain any additional HP?, true ram air Options

[erics1one]

On a NA car, and using the Apex I intake, you think this setup would gain more HP than the standard CAI?



This post has been edited by erics1one: Apr 22, 2005 - 11:41 AM

[XXX_Mina]

does it rain in Phoenix, AZ at all? because if any water gets into that intake , your ****ed...

anyway... a nice downpipe or manuel or electronic boost controller would increase psi much better than dangerous CAI set-up.

CAI in a turbo car is kind of pointless since turbo cars have intercoolers to cool the air anyway... spend the money on co2 intercooler spray, or just any regular water sprayer would provide better and safer performance increase..


Mina

This post has been edited by XXX_Mina: Apr 22, 2005 - 5:36 AM

[GT4WRC]

CAI in a turbo car is kind of pointless since turbo cars have intercoolers to cool the air anyway... spend the money on co2 intercooler spray, or just any regular water sprayer would provide better and safer performance increase..

And this is based on what evidence?
CAI will make a huge difference on a turbo car. Put cold air into the system - it is then 'heated' up by the turbo and cooled back down by the intercooler. Now, put hot air into the intake system (like a cone filter would by sitting unprotected in the engine bay) - as you have a higher start point, temps at the inlet manifold will be higher overall. If this wan't the case, then why do car manufacturers have a feed to the cold air box from outside the engine bay? And why do race car builders do the same. Guess the $ I've spent redesigning the intake system on my rally car must be a waste
Gary