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Old 04-19-2011, 03:32 PM   #16 (permalink)
ConnClark
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Originally Posted by zonker View Post
trial and error is the only way to confirm.
Actually I think an engine on a test stand is the only way you will really be able to tell. Its not likely to be much of a difference and you can't isolate variables in the real world enough to keep them from swamping the results.

One thing I would like to mention is that a Warm air intake will increase you NOx emissions.
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