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Zsteve

10-06-2009 08:08 PM

smooth tubes for stock intake?

So if the stock air intake is a closed cai drawing air from the front of the bumber would replacing the ribbed tubing for some smooth tubing and droping in a higher flowing filter give decent gains? If the ribbed tubing does restrict and disrupt flow then I would think that a smooth tube would help. Is there something else that these after market intakes are doing that Im missing? Thanks.

m4a1mustang

10-06-2009 08:11 PM

No.

The stock intakes are well designed and very efficient. Your only true gains are a result of sourcing "cold" air via one of the CAIs on the market... Stillen G3 or Injen.

Zsteve

10-06-2009 08:16 PM

but doesnt the stock intake draw air from the front of the car via ducts?

m4a1mustang

10-06-2009 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zsteve (Post 224750)

but doesnt the stock intake draw air from the front of the car via ducts?

Don't question me.

I kid. Yes, it does.

Zsteve

10-06-2009 08:21 PM

so does using a smooth tube really give any benifits over the ribbed tube or does the MAF placement matter

m4a1mustang

10-06-2009 08:22 PM

A lot of things matter. Bottom line: save time and buy a CAI.

Modshack

10-07-2009 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 224759)

A lot of things matter. Bottom line: save time and buy a CAI.

Correct...Smooth tubes are just part of the equation. You can do this pretty easily with Silicone, but consider the entire package. Some ideas at my DIY intake album here: CAI experimental.....> album | Ttschwing | Fotki.com

http://images50.fotki.com/v1528/phot...MG_1833-vi.jpg

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