Iceman CAI v. everybody else
12-30-2001, 12:32 AM
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Iceman CAI v. everybody else
Just wondering if the polyurethane construction of the Iceman CAI would offer any advantages over CAIs made from metals? EricL....any thoughts?
12-30-2001, 10:45 AM
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Agreed. Plastic has thermal insulative qualities while metal, especially aluminum, has conductive qualities. The aluminum will transfer more heat into the filter box.
12-31-2001, 12:42 PM
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You do understand that the temperature effects are negligible due to the fact that the air is sucked in at such a velocity that it has no time to truly absorb any excessive heat...I think it helps only if the car has been running for awhile and then you run it from a dead stop...after that, the above point comes into play.
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On the GS-R the AEM was tested better then the Iceman, keep that in mind. I think it had to more with how the iceman's opening was bigger, and became smaller closer to the TB. The AEM had one size.
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