Cold Air Intake Systems

The first thing you will learn about a cold air intake is there really isn't any "cold" element to it. The device does not cool air at all. Instead, it creates a path for moving cooler air outside the engine compartment into the engine. Using this cooler air lets your engine "breathe" more air and adds a shocking amount of power and torque. Your car could hardly have any top speed to begin with, but the torque will be massively improved.  

When it comes to cars, words like "systems" usually indicate it is better to take the thing to someone who knows what they are doing versus trying it yourself. But this isn't the case with cold air intake systems. The system looks a bit bulky when you get it, but is really pretty simple to put on. The key is buying the right one for your make and model. Sure, there is a highly technical way of figuring this out, but all you need to do is just ask.

 There are more intake systems available now than you can shake a stick at. The best approach is to find one that conforms to the general engine type you have and has a long enough attachment to let you place the end of the air intake attachment down behind your front bumper. This placement means you get only cool air running under the car.

Do you ever have any problems with the system Yes and no. The system sucks so much air in that it will make a loud sound. At first, you will think that something isn't connected, but it was just the normal sound and isn't a problem. The only real problem is water. Putting the air intake behind the front bumper works great so long as you didn't go through one of those deep puddles you find at a street intersection where there is a big dip. Water can be sucked up and into the engine causing the car to come to a grinding halt.

Take a look at a cold air intake system if you are looking for more power from your car. They are easy to install, provide some serious kick and only cost a hundred bucks or so.