Quick Intake Question Options

[Tigawoods]

i was reading in a recent issue of Modified Mag and they did a performance test w/ an evo, on test they did stock, and another without the intake filter, and it had gained 5hp or so. i understand that without out a filter there is better air flow but a greater risk of getting something caught in the engine. i have a drag race and was wondering if it was worth it to take out the filter for just the quarter mile, and put it in every time after i take the run, and then take it out before the run again. actually that wasnt a quick question but w/e thanks

[tin_foil]

i was reading in a recent issue of Modified Mag and they did a performance test w/ an evo, on test they did stock, and another without the intake filter, and it had gained 5hp or so. i understand that without out a filter there is better air flow but a greater risk of getting something caught in the engine. i have a drag race and was wondering if it was worth it to take out the filter for just the quarter mile, and put it in every time after i take the run, and then take it out before the run again. actually that wasnt a quick question but w/e thanks

I wrote this a while ago when someone was asking about CAI vs. SRI vs. open TB. Thought you might find in useful in making a decision.

"I ran my CRX for a little while with absolutely no air filter. I don't recommend it to at all, cause who knows what crap you'll suck in...maybe a bolt or something, lol. But anyway, reguardless of the rather hot air I was sucking in, my throttle response was absolutely instantaneous and awesome. Now I've got an AEM cold air intake on it, and I get a broader power range, but not the heady, roaring, quick hp of before. Conclusion: Any filter, short ram, or cold air intake is going to restrict your air flow a little, but it's worth it if it's really sucking in cold air."

This post has been edited by tin_foil: Apr 24, 2007 - 11:09 PM