Originally Posted by onehundred80
Anything will eventually reach the ambient temperature, the rate that it rises will depend on the insulation. However in the case of an intake it will be cooled somewhat by the cool air entering it when the car is running and the rate will depend on the air flow .
Is it worth it? Who knows, it all depends on your take on it and your wallet, or credit card.
correct.
My original; install ad the aluminum intake settingg directly on the rithg bank valve cover. I could literaly feel the engine losing power as I waited at a stop light. Revving the engine cooled it down.
Mostly went away when I lifted the intake off by about an inch. Not sure how much would be gained by fabricating a heat shield. Much less if it would be worth the effort and costs.