Notices
Automotive Discussion Automotive talk that is not technical can be posted here. Posts must address the general population.

air intakes question......

Thread Tools
 
Old Sep 1, 2005 | 02:06 PM
  #1  
meyers111's Avatar
meyers111
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
meyers111 has disabled reputation
Default air intakes question......

i really dont know the difference between the cold airintake and just the air intake ....need a liitle help here ....thanks in advance.......

where would you get your car fix:
PEP BOYS
AUTOZONE
THE DEALER
NAPA
LOCAL TECHNICIANS
Old Sep 1, 2005 | 02:19 PM
  #2  
The Wok's Avatar
The Wok
DURRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
 
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 8,634
Likes: 0
From: Midlothian
The Wok The Wok The Wok The Wok The Wok The Wok The Wok The Wok The Wok The Wok The Wok
Default Re: air intakes question......

I do not understand this thread.
Old Sep 1, 2005 | 02:20 PM
  #3  
Spindrift's Avatar
Spindrift
psycho jungle cat
 
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 7,124
Likes: 0
From: 757/910
Spindrift Spindrift Spindrift Spindrift Spindrift Spindrift Spindrift Spindrift Spindrift Spindrift Spindrift
Default Re: air intakes question......

Cold air intake goes outside of the engine bay, regular(short ram) stays in the engine bay.
Old Sep 1, 2005 | 02:31 PM
  #4  
DubAUdi's Avatar
DubAUdi
Audi a4 05
 
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 244
Likes: 0
DubAUdi has disabled reputation
Default Re: air intakes question......

Originally Posted by Spindrift187
Cold air intake goes outside of the engine bay, regular(short ram) stays in the engine bay.
Old Sep 1, 2005 | 02:42 PM
  #5  
meyers111's Avatar
meyers111
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
meyers111 has disabled reputation
Default Re: air intakes question......

so which one is better??/
Old Sep 1, 2005 | 03:04 PM
  #6  
Brock Obama's Avatar
Brock Obama
Srsly.
 
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 14,449
Likes: 0
From: Kalamazoo
Brock Obama is infamous around these partsBrock Obama is infamous around these partsBrock Obama is infamous around these partsBrock Obama is infamous around these partsBrock Obama is infamous around these partsBrock Obama is infamous around these partsBrock Obama is infamous around these partsBrock Obama is infamous around these partsBrock Obama is infamous around these partsBrock Obama is infamous around these partsBrock Obama is infamous around these parts
Default Re: air intakes question......

a cold air is better. When air is colder, it is more dense, and when air is more dense the oxygen can work together with the fuel to create a stronger explosion, thus making more power. Similair to what a hood scoop or intercooler works to accomplish.

As for where to get a car fixed... I guess that depends on the kind/value of car. When I'm working on my Mustang, I only use dealership/OEM parts. However, when I'm working on the Honda, I'll use NAPA parts.
Old Sep 1, 2005 | 06:36 PM
  #7  
soulDistortion's Avatar
soulDistortion
Patron
 
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 5,611
Likes: 0
From: Virginia Beach
soulDistortion soulDistortion soulDistortion soulDistortion soulDistortion soulDistortion soulDistortion soulDistortion soulDistortion soulDistortion soulDistortion
Default Re: air intakes question......

holy fuck, here's a thought... go do some of your own research for your damn car (or hell... how cars work in general) before you start trying to mod the fucker.
Old Sep 1, 2005 | 09:13 PM
  #8  
Fabrik8's Avatar
Fabrik8
Racetracks
 
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 15,668
Likes: 0
From: How long is a piece of string?
Fabrik8 Fabrik8 Fabrik8 Fabrik8 Fabrik8 Fabrik8 Fabrik8 Fabrik8 Fabrik8 Fabrik8 Fabrik8
Default Re: air intakes question......

Just to add a little more, a cold air intake will make power at lower RPM than a short intake, simply because of it's length. Apples to apples, for the same intake air temp, a short intake will make better top end power than a cold air. This is one of the reasons you can also find short intakes with a heat shield for the filter. This gives the power of the shorter length intake with the lower intake temps of a cold air intake.
Old Sep 2, 2005 | 05:26 PM
  #9  
meyers111's Avatar
meyers111
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
meyers111 has disabled reputation
Default Re: air intakes question......

thanks ....
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
phillip
Automotive Discussion
14
Dec 6, 2005 12:40 PM
Woobie
Central VA
39
Nov 11, 2003 06:11 AM
Woobie
Automotive Discussion
3
Nov 10, 2003 10:23 AM




All times are GMT -8. The time now is 06:42 PM.