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Old 08-29-2012, 02:19 PM   #8 (permalink)
jamesqf
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Originally Posted by ecomodded View Post
I hear claims of higher mpg just by sticking a cold air intake on the motor, makes no sense, its really a warm air intake.. as it sits in the engine bay.
YMMV, but a warm/hot air intake will increase mpg, at least on a Honda Insight. I get better mpg when the IAT is about 130 or so than when it's at 70-90. (Both with the engine coolant temp at 195.)
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