TURBO3WAGON
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Lets put this CAI vs. K&N thing to rest.
Buy a CAI or just slap on a K&N?
I have a K&N right now that I can slap on, however and still considering the purchase of a $250.00 CAI. Everything Ive learned about engines and how they perform optimally would point me in the direction of the CAI.
How does an engine benefit from ingesting hot air? While Im not thrilled about forking out $250.00 for some mandrel bet pipe and a filter, the bottom line is cooler air = more HP. I actually felt a power loss on my old PR5 with the K&N once the engine warmed up. I know turning up the boost = more power than just adding a CAI or cone filter, how ever I believe the combination of the two is the optimal way to go. Here is fact; if you are running too much boost with a substandard intercooler you will also loose HP. More hot air makes less power then less cooler air, efficiency is the key. Im thinking CAI, front mount intercooler and 10psi and full exhaust will = more power then running a K&N in the hot engine bay, 12psi into a small intercooler sitting next to a hot radiator running threw hot plastic pluming. I know every one is bitching about forking out the $250.00 clams for a CAI, but I do believe cool air ingestion is will prove beneficial in generating more HP, especially those of us in the Hot weather. So what if you have to try and avoid puddles, I usually avoid them anyway. Im personally not looking for the least expensive way to generate inconsistent power; Im looking for the best & most efficient way to make consistent power. I hate the fact that my car runs great when its cool, then falls on its face once it warms up. What are you thoughts on this? Kwiktsi, ARG7 and anyone else who wants to contribute to this thread with out flaming. I know there are a few of us who have had other heavily modified turbo cars that can interject past engine building experiences to clear this mess up. Remember, no flaming please! Lets put our heads together and figure out what mods will work best on our MSPs.
Thanks,
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Buy a CAI or just slap on a K&N?
I have a K&N right now that I can slap on, however and still considering the purchase of a $250.00 CAI. Everything Ive learned about engines and how they perform optimally would point me in the direction of the CAI.
How does an engine benefit from ingesting hot air? While Im not thrilled about forking out $250.00 for some mandrel bet pipe and a filter, the bottom line is cooler air = more HP. I actually felt a power loss on my old PR5 with the K&N once the engine warmed up. I know turning up the boost = more power than just adding a CAI or cone filter, how ever I believe the combination of the two is the optimal way to go. Here is fact; if you are running too much boost with a substandard intercooler you will also loose HP. More hot air makes less power then less cooler air, efficiency is the key. Im thinking CAI, front mount intercooler and 10psi and full exhaust will = more power then running a K&N in the hot engine bay, 12psi into a small intercooler sitting next to a hot radiator running threw hot plastic pluming. I know every one is bitching about forking out the $250.00 clams for a CAI, but I do believe cool air ingestion is will prove beneficial in generating more HP, especially those of us in the Hot weather. So what if you have to try and avoid puddles, I usually avoid them anyway. Im personally not looking for the least expensive way to generate inconsistent power; Im looking for the best & most efficient way to make consistent power. I hate the fact that my car runs great when its cool, then falls on its face once it warms up. What are you thoughts on this? Kwiktsi, ARG7 and anyone else who wants to contribute to this thread with out flaming. I know there are a few of us who have had other heavily modified turbo cars that can interject past engine building experiences to clear this mess up. Remember, no flaming please! Lets put our heads together and figure out what mods will work best on our MSPs.
Thanks,
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