"True" performance intake kit

[SCEXPLORER]

Would this work for Kand N air filters? If so, I'm in for sure.

 

[dgibson]

I'm defintely interested, Rick. Escpecially if it is a blue one. That would go along great with my color scheme.

 

[DocVijay]

I'll second the blue.

 

[addkev]

I reinstall my stock airbox when I go for emissions. Takes just a few minutes.

That is what I plan on doing also.

 

[DocVijay]

I've been through emissions twice now with no problem. But then I have the K&N, so they really shouldn't give me a problem.

 

[tbomb]

not to get off topic even more, but i thought id add to the people concerned about emissions; i keep my kkm on for emissions, and where i grew up and live now, there are EXTREMELY strict emissions inspections, and ive never had a problem.

 

[addkev]

I didn't have a problem in Texas or Hawaii, but I remember when I was stationed in Cali I had to have the K&N (50 state legal) sticker mounted in the engine compartment. And I was told the reason why KKM is so much cheaper than K&N is because KKM didn't meet the 50 state legal requirement and didn't have to pay for the 50 state legal costs. Therefore it is cheaper for us.

 

[DocVijay]

That's exactly why it's cheaper.

As for the tube, There are several variations in the layout for different years and engines. Any idea if he's going to make them all or some or just one?

 

[jjue]

Yeah, I'm interested in one for a '97 5.0 before I end up buying a MAC Cold Air Intake. Any competitive price is fine with me.

 

[X-1]

Add another first generation to that, I would want a blue one, even better would be red.

 

[Mike]

i would take one for my 2001 xlt v8

 

[dgibson]

I know another guy here in VA Beach that would be interested in a 1st gen one.

 

[Robb]

Hey Rick,
If your connection is interested in which years/engine types are most in demand, can we start a poll with the different types included? It is difficult to figure it out by reading all these posts.

Just an idea,
Robb

 

[section525]

I'm down! '96 5.0L

 

[DarkFox1]

if I can find just a tube, I'm all for that, silicone or chrome, so long as its not wrinkled like the stock one

 

[Magicfan25]

Count me in

 

[98BlackXSport]

think about this...

I don't mean to burst everyone's bubble, but the reason the chrome gets hot is because it "absorbs" heat from the air! The rubber or plastic doesn't absorb heat as well, therefore it isn't as hot. Now, you need to figure out if the chrome (or any metal) is getting the heat from the air going through the intake tube (which would be good) or is it absorbing the heat from the engine bay (which would be bad)? You might think that the engine bay air is definately hotter than the intake air, but you would be surprised. The air going through the intake encounters lots of friction going through the box, filter, tubes, etc and no room for the heat to dissapate unless the tube absorbs it.

Now this all depends on setup. If you have the intake tube running over the radiator, then you definately want plastic so it doesn't absorb the heat from the rad and transfer it to your air into the engine. But, if your engine bay has good cooling then it may be a different story.

In my Nissan 240 SX, I was going to get the aftermarket metal intake tube, but it was designed to run right over the rad. Therefore the stock plastic one was better. However, in my friend's civic si, he had the metal tube because it was able to be installed right in a cold air path and to the front of his engine, mostly away from any heat.

I'm sure the rubber tube will work well in our case, but I think it should be tested first before everyone jumps on the bandwagon.

 

[aldive]

Has anyone with a chrome/metal intake tube measured IAT at idle and various speeds?

 

[Rick]

I would agree with your theory of the air gaining temperature if we had turbocharged motors, but the air flow requirements for a naturally aspirated 4.0L or 5.0L will not cause any significant heating.

 

[DocVijay]

I'll have to agree with Rick. The air path is just too short. The turbulence will heat the air, but not enoug to make a metal pipe hot. It is heat soak from the engine.