Insulating air intake?

[Buddy]

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?

[vtec-e]

You'll probably find most people here have hot air intakes and if they have insulated their intakes, it's to hold the heat in!
But if you are after power then it will help a little i guess. Measurable? Maybe!

ollie

[Buddy]

So hot air increases fuel efficiency and cold air increases power....correct?

[CoastRider]

Yes, Hot air isn't as dense so it requires less fuel to achieve the proper air to fuel ratio. Plus i think it helps atomize the a/f mixture.