RevvdMedia
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I've been noticing very high AIT when sitting idle at the drag strip, long traffic lights, etc. I know the temps usually come down once moving, but for the strip I wonder if that hinders the first bit of my run or not. That being said, I'm running the Mishimoto intake which has a metal "heat shield" which is black painted/coated. I notice the metal becomes very hot sitting in the engine bay, and I wonder if it heats the surrounding air by the intake, increasing AIT. As it is a closed box, I'm not concerned about cosmetics inside the box. I had wondered about lining the inner part of the box with exhaust tape of some other head resistant material.
What are your guys' thoughts on lining the inside of the heat shield/box, and thoughts on if it would help reduce idle AIT? What material would be good to use? Is it completely negated once I'm moving and colder air is being fed into the filter?
For the record, we're talking AIT 70*F (40*C) higher than ambient temps when idle.
What are your guys' thoughts on lining the inside of the heat shield/box, and thoughts on if it would help reduce idle AIT? What material would be good to use? Is it completely negated once I'm moving and colder air is being fed into the filter?
For the record, we're talking AIT 70*F (40*C) higher than ambient temps when idle.
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