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You may have heard the term “cold air intake” thrown around, especially by car buffs and auto mechanics. A cold air intake may sound like some exotic component that only shows up on the fastest sports cars, but it is actually a rather common part of a car’s engine.
A cold air intake is simply a device that is usually located in place of a standard air intake. A cold air intake works by giving the engine more oxygen to combine with fuel, which is necessary for the combustion process. Cold air often has a greater density than warmer air, so a cold air intake pulls cooler air from outside of the engine bay. Cold air intakes differ from standard intake systems in that they are less restrictive than their standard counterparts. Air resistance is brought to a minimum and muffling devices that can rob an engine of airflow are eliminated. The length of the intake is also shortened with cold air intake systems. These systems are often coupled with other performance modifications.
The advantages to having a cold air intake are increased horsepower and torque. Since the engine is getting its air source from a cooler area, there is more oxygen available for combustion with fuel, giving the engine better performance. A cold air intake can also increase a car’s fuel economy and throttle response, in some cases.
The bad thing about a cold air intake is that the enlarged intake opening is lower to the ground than most standard air intake systems. This means that the engine is more susceptible to sucking in water when driving through flooded roadways. If enough water is introduced into the combustion chambers of the engine, the condition of hydrolock may occur. In order to prevent this, many cold air intakes feature either bypass filters, which prevent most of the water from entering the engine, or hydro shields that block most water from entering.
Noise is also another disadvantage to having a cold air intake system, as most stock systems have muffling devices to decrease noise. Having a cold air intake system can also void your car’s warranty in some cases, as many manufacturers deny warranty claims from vehicles that have been modified in some way.
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How do you install a cold air intake on mustang?
By installing an cold air intake on a mustang
What does cold air intake systems different than a stock air intake on vehicles?
A cold air intake will increase your horse power
Is a cold air intake better then a regular air intake in a Honda B16 Engine?
Cold air intake is better because it's denser.
What is the function of the Cold Air Intake System?
A cold air intake regulates the amount of cold air coming into a car and ensures the air is properly filtered.
WHERE IS cold air intake?
A cold air intake is an aftermarket part used to help open air flow to the engine. The cold air intake sucks up cold air from underneath the car and is attached to your intake manifold. So it is a pipe going from somewhere close to the bottom of the engine compartment leading to your intake manifold.
Will you damage your engine if you remove its cold air intake?
You will not damage your engine if you remove its cold air intake. The cold air intake system is merely added to increase engine efficiency and performance.
What would be better a cold air intake or a ram air intake for a 1993 eagle talon es?
I would recommend putting a cold air intake in your es.
Can you have a cold air intake on an automatic eclipse?
Yes a cold air intake could be used in any car
Whats the cold air intake for?
A cold air intake brings air into the engine. It usually consists of a plastic tube with a air filter on the end.
What are cold air intake kits used for?
Cold air intake kits are used for bringing relatively cool air into a car's internal - combustion engine. Cold air intake kits are also marketed with claims of increased engine efficiency and performance.
What is the purpose of cold air intake on a car?
Cold air has more density than hot air.
Will a cold air exchange shorten the life of your motor?
If you mean cold air intake or cold air induction (CAI), the answer is no. A cold air intake system is simply a more free flowing air intake. The intake tubing is less restrictive, and often draws air in away from engine heat, hence the name cold air intake. This could be lower in the engine compartment by the fenderwall usually. A cold air intake will ultimately make the engine run slightly cooler. A cooler engine is less destructive to the various components. So CAI will not shorten the life of your engine when properly researched, installed and used.
