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Originally Posted by damunk
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I noticed the force intake air duct. Is your engine petrol or diesel? In the first case you will want a warm air intake (WAI) if you are shooting for economy, preferably taking air from the engine bay. Cold air intakes are for performance only, they can increase fuel consumption. A diesel, on the other hand, likes cold air for both economy and performance, so a CAI is OK, and if it's a turbo then an intercooler may help too.
Also, if it's a diesel, then place the CAI elsewhere, maybe lower, so that you can block off the upper grille. That shouldn't cause problems with overheating (unless you're racing), but will shorten warmup time and add a slight aero advantage.
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