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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 09:32 AM
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From: Lineville, AL
Default Re: New Longhorn Unrestricted DCAI

Originally Posted by dtinker
I insulated the bottom of my air box to keep temp down. I also insulated the 2.75 in air tubes and the plastic air tubes on the side of the factory airbox. As long as your moving it keeps a big temp differential. keeps it a few degrees above ambient (10-15 degrees). A big improvement from 120-130degrees air temp.
I too did this on my NW single CAI.
Before I was seeing 12-18 degree (F ) between IAT and ambient,
now I am seeing 5-9 degrees.

I used adhesive water heater foam/foil and silver metallized tape from Lowes, $20 total.
 
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