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Old 07-09-2007 | 05:41 PM
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Default Re: Intake or no intake

Originally Posted by Sinners
I have recently been pondering whether or not i should invest in a set of intakes for my xfire. What is the general consensus on this? I would think that it would almost make it worse due to the fact the it would then suck hot air straight from the engine bay. Would fabricating a heat shield on the stock intakes help? Any ideas on how to make this work
I've been thinking about this a little bit too.
It is a good setup already, but wrapping the tubes in a 'heat shield' type material would probably help. Also, moving the intake holes directly behind the grill may help too. Not sure of any of it though.