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Cold Air Intake Kits

Cold Air Intake Kits

How to Choose an Air Intake

Cold air intake kits are a popular choice among enthusiasts who are looking to optimize engine power and performance. The process of combustion...

How to Choose an Air Intake

Cold air intake kits are a popular choice among enthusiasts who are looking to optimize engine power and performance. The process of combustion requires fuel to burn, a heat source to ignite it, and air to supply oxygen. That air is drawn into the engine through a vehicle’s air intake system, but stock systems are designed in a way that sacrifices optimal air flow (and maximum horsepower) in favor of quieter performance. A performance air intake is a popular and affordable upgrade that allows you to get more power from your engine by creating a larger, straighter airflow path than stock...

How to Choose an Air Intake

Cold air intake kits are a popular choice among enthusiasts who are looking to optimize engine power and performance. The process of combustion requires fuel to burn, a heat source to ignite it, and air to supply oxygen. That air is drawn into the engine through a vehicle’s air intake system, but stock systems are designed in a way that sacrifices optimal air flow (and maximum horsepower) in favor of quieter performance. A performance air intake is a popular and affordable upgrade that allows you to get more power from your engine by creating a larger, straighter airflow path than stock systems.

One of the more popular styles available is a cold air intake system.

The Benefits of Adding a Cold Air Intake

The performance improvements that a cold air intake offers over a stock system stem largely from two design characteristics. First, a cold air intake reduces restriction on the intake air and utilizes larger intake tubes for increased airflow to the engine. Second, it positions the air filter in a location that allows it to draw in cooler, more oxygen-rich air. By upgrading to a cold air intake you can achieve up to 20 percent more power, quicker throttle response, cooler engine temperatures (potentially increasing service life), and moderately better gas mileage—not to mention a high performance sound.

Cold Air Intake vs. Short Ram Intake

One of the most popular performance alternatives to a cold air intake system is a short ram intake. Both will outperform a stock system, but they differ in terms of their advantages and functionality. Whereas a cold air intake draws in cooler, denser, more oxygen-rich air from outside of the engine, a ram air intake draws warmer air from inside the engine bay. In real-world driving, a short ram intake offers the advantage of faster throttle response and more complete fuel combustion, but a cold air intake usually will give you more top-end power.

Beyond the performance considerations, each type has a different sound quality. Both are noisier than a stock intake, but short ram intakes usually produce a lower-pitched, throatier sound. It’s up to you to choose which you prefer.

Which Cold Air Intake to Get

Summit Racing carries a wide range of cold air intake kits and systems designed to let your engine breathe better, including options from K&N, AEM Power, Injen, Volant, and Airaid. Your options include sealed and non-sealed air box designs for carbureted and electronic fuel injection (EFI) applications. We offer complete direct-fit and universal cold air intake systems designed to work with nearly any vehicle and engine type, plus kits that allow you to build your own.

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Hybrid Racing K-Swap Cold Air Intake Systems

Hybrid Racing offers K-Swap cold air intake systems for a variety of applications, including select Honda© and Acura© cars from 1992 and up. These replacements are true 3 in. intakes that do a better job of keeping your intake charge cool and your engine bay looking hot. The most obvious feature on these intakes is the 100 percent glass-reinforced silicone construction. By using silicone, Hybrid created an intake that actually insulates the air going into the engine. For K-Swaps, this is particularly important since most setups put the cold air intake directly behind the radiator. What many people don't consider is that since aluminum is such a fantastic thermal conductor (hence why it is used in radiators), an aluminum cold air intake will actually absorb heat given off by the radiator. This increases the intake air temperature while decreasing the motor's performance. The silicone counteracts this by acting as a thermal barrier (much like header wrap); this leads to lower intake air temps and a denser intake charge. Another benefit of the silicone construction is that there's no need for a coupler at the throttle body. The intake connects to the throttle body with just a single T-bolt clamp, meaning less turbulence as air enters the intake manifold. A less noticeable but very important feature of these intakes is that they work with RBC, RRC, and PRB intake manifolds. Most competing K-Swap intakes work with either the PRB intake manifold or the RBC/RRC intake manifolds, but not both. Hybrid took the extra time to create an intake that would work with all three! On top of that, the kits are designed to work with OEM K-Series throttle bodies AND big bore throttle bodies. The included T-bolt clamp is custom designed to fit both applications. And who can forget about looks! Everyone knows that with K-Swaps, making power and going fast is the name of the game, but looking good while you do it doesn't hurt either. That's why Hybrid Racing made this one of the cleanest looking intakes on the market. When installed, only the intake tube and a single T-bolt clamp are visible. The hanger that attaches to the chassis is neatly tucked into the driver's side fender for the cleanest install possible. Additional notes: * Full 3 in. inner diameter * Glass-reinforced silicone construction * Designed to keep intake air temps down * Includes velocity stack filter * Fits EG/DC/EK chassis only (Model HYB-HYBCAI0102)

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