View Single Post
Old 11-11-2009, 03:58 PM   #1 (permalink)
Buddy
EcoModding Lurker
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: St. Louis
Posts: 45
Thanks: 3
Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts
Insulating air intake?

The air intake on my crossover SUV started under the battery, sucking in hot air from the engine compartment. So with some flexible tubing from Lowe's, I extended the intake to a fog-light opening under the bumper, for a ram-air effect. One auto accessory company sells an insulated "wrap" to keep the air in the intake system as cold as possible, but I could probably find similar (and cheaper) material at Lowe's. So here is the question: Is it worth the time and effort to insulate the new intake tube and/or the the existing air filter box?

  Reply With Quote