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Old 01-20-2008, 12:15 AM   #10 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by elhigh View Post
Instead of running your engine hotter, see if you could rig a cold-air intake for your induction system. An extension from the filter housing that runs right up to an opening (gasp!) in the grille or perhaps in a wheelwell, would permit a cooler, denser air charge. It's almost like having a very light-pressure, lagless supercharger.
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Actually I have done this with no affect on FE. Tested it up to 60 mph with no increase.
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