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Could having an upgraded intake allow the engine to run cooler?

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Old 11-14-2011, 02:08 PM
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Lightbulb Could having an upgraded intake allow the engine to run cooler?

I am just wondering if there is any chance that an upgraded intake could slightly lower the engines operating temperature.
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Old 11-14-2011, 03:13 PM
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Re: Could having an upgraded intake allow the engine to run cooler?

Like an AirGap intake would allow for cooler air, but should not effect operating temp...
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Old 11-14-2011, 06:57 PM
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Re: Could having an upgraded intake allow the engine to run cooler?

no, it wouldnt. letting more cold air into the engine might make some of the parts like the intake manifold run a *bit* cooler, but only at wot when youre letting all that air in, and the extra power youre making would probably heat it back up to where it was before or higher anyway
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Re: Could having an upgraded intake allow the engine to run cooler?

A throttle body bypass can lower intake temperature on the LT1 engine.
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