DO NOT USE Cold Air Intake!?

[@NATESINTERACTIVEAUTO]

I have to say there are pros and cons but tell us the experience you had because this is the best information from a unbiased source. Thank you for your time and kindness.

[@Unknown-3455gamer]

Maybe ram air intake will help but unfortunately work when ur moving at certain speeds

[@derikwetlesen5169]

This video was posted a couple hours ago and I couple hours ago I finished installing a cold air intake on my truck 😂👍🏻

[@NATESINTERACTIVEAUTO]

That's so awesome, tell us the good or bad you experience from doing so. The NIA community brings the best knowledge.

[@viktordesinope3359]

Tune it! And install a flex fuel kit so you don't go broke with the gas prices

[@cantControlLife]

How has it been a year later?

[@emanuelcolon354]

@@cantControlLifemy car is good I got a cold air intake and it’s fine car not over heating are nothing don’t listen to this guy

[@mundobattleroyals1263]

⁠@@viktordesinope3359what’s a flex fuel kit ?

[@garysmith5741]

Had a spectra CAI on my 6.0 vortec for 9 years. I switched back to my stock box just to see if I could tell a difference in power. I absolutely lost power. It’s the high rpm high load power where you can feel it. I tow a 38’ camper and instantly felt a power loss during acceleration. Kept stock box on for a week then switched back to CAI. Stock box will never be used again.

[@nathancollins5822]

Right, this dude is tripping

[@farisaltorki]

What the guy said is right you basically losed power because you returned the stock filter not the air box, if you kept the air box with K&N filter you will gain more power because you combine race filter along with air box Becuse air box is sucking air from outside the engine bay But CAI it suckes from inside engine bay So you will be sucking hot air

[@AllDayBlazer89]

​@farisaltorki to be fair when the cars moving the cold air intake is superior then a standard bixix trapping heat inside it. When stationary, the standard air box is slightly more efficient. When moving the cai makes considerable more power as more air flow with coller air temp means higher density of air to fuel ratio which makes power load of like in winter how turbo cars go alot better...

[@jimfallowfield7028]

@@AllDayBlazer89 I doubt that when the car is moving, you are going to see any difference in temperature between a CAI and stock.

[@Inflooence_One]

It's all about an increase in air flow. Temp is just a feature waiting to be modified 😊

[@bassw1758]

I've always seen a increase in power when the filter had access to free-flowing air. You get an increase in power because the stock airbox is extremely inefficient, they're designed to be as quiet as possible, most of them have a hole right before the airbox sucking in air from your hot engine bay anyway, they do that so the engine doesn't hydrolock if you drive through a big puddle. If you fabricated an intake nicely you'll get five to ten per-cent increase in power, if the filter is in the middle of the engine bay sucking up hot-air you'll get a little bit of a decrease.

[@robertomontalvo7099]

For some of us it's about the sound and not the gain

[@ryanjones7202]

For me its about the sound without compromising performance. There are plenty of other things to do to hain mkre5 performance. I just want that sweet sound of an SRI or CAI without damaging my engine and making it sound good. I could care less about gaining any hp from it

[@BrucePain-_-]

That engine is begging you to put it to sleep forever

[@MJorgy5]

GDI Injector noise

[@MJorgy5]

GDI Injector noise

[@jesusestrada864]

Lol😂

[@proud_degenerate]

Knock knock who is there?

[@Justwhimmy]

Nope that's a normal gdi for you

[@omegoshtv5288]

Your engine knocking harder than my farm tractor 😂

[@roybatty2030]

Diesel

[@moneymig]

Sounds like you need to be worried about that engine more than a cold air intake reviews ..that thing is rattling

[@im_anubiz]

😂😂

[@markurbancowboy]

It's a diesel engine, that's how they sound.

[@xxwillowgxx1754]

I’m glad I wasn’t the only one. I was expecting a good engine sound 😂😂that rattling is not it hahahaha

[@jaywoodard7840]

😂😂😂

[@jessergazahi9306]

Somebody Give award to this comment

[@briany3002]

I noticed a slight low end lose in power on my Mazda 3 since I put a cold air intake on it, but it sounds so good so I don't care🤣

[@koajrok9612]

2 years late to this comment but Mazda is known for making some of the best intakes for there cars, most often Mazdas lose HP when switching to an aftermarket intake. 🤣

[@JamesTheCarGuy]

This is why with my Z I bought a hood with vents in and out so the temps stood cool

[@DavidM-d3v]

Someone has to tell him … 1. pls fix engine noise it affects your credibility. 2. You compared stock intake to a short ram intake not a cold air intake (there is a difference) 3. Most gains from intake is from volume of air , it is not a 15/20 hp gain but pared with other mods help overall performance. People start with intake cause it’s the least expensive mod.

[@beexiong2171]

for most peoples installing after market intakes in their car is because it looks cool and the sucking a lot more air sound is cool too. and maybe a few hp too. lol

[@squxshyy]

just bought a cold air intake for my 2013 hyundai accent gls. I just think it would probably sound cool and fun to install. I got the one that goes down into the bumper/side of the car in front of the wheel away from the engine.

[@MiamiCyclone]

Wheel well

[@alyxms5826]

Even better . But be mindful of puddles

[@michaelmcaleer1912]

Sitting idle or revving(of course)is gonna cause your temp to go up..but a good dyno tester knows to have forced airflow or a blower on the engine to simulate it going down the road ie, wind flow. CAI's are a great way to add midrange and top end to any engine. More airflow + more outflow = more power and better throttle response. As far as not being able to close a hood during a dyno test...I don't what thats about...

[@toxicskull5991]

It seems like cold air intakes are only for people who want their car to look and sound cooler. I am one of those people

[@Texas2Step79]

I've noticed little more throttle response .... and maybe 1 mile a gallon or so ... I wasn't expecting big hp gains ..

[@ChefBoiImHungry]

WHY DONT YOU DO A VIDEO ON FIXING THE LIFTERS

[@TheNecromancer21]

This is indeed a topic of risk vs reward, driving speed, ambient temperature, length of snorkel, position of the entry point, material composition of said snorkel,,etc. Just for a few degrees in real world driving. 2014 gl63 the shoddy intake hoses provided by manufacturer is made of a felt like material and rips upon just looking at it, but the position was well researched, so I wrapped it in silicone tape and did notice the truck is a little more responsive.

[@Wildanimal864.]

That engine is about to blow💀💀it’s knocking like crazy.

[@ericbishop1727]

Nate, you found a vehicle to prove your point. My Audi is engineered better than that, thus my CAI makes a noticeable difference.

[@jimfallowfield7028]

Your comment is illogical. If your Audi is better engineered, wouldn't the intake also be better engineered? I love how people think no engineering goes into the intake. Its like you see the Audi engineering team being full of highly talented individuals except the intake guy is wearing mittens and mumbling to himself 😂

[@brandonbrown5952]

I have a 1.8 turbo beetle. I just ordered a cold air intake for it, but that is only because my car is a turbo. I would never put a cold air intake on a non turbo car. There is no point. The only reason I want one is for enhanced turbo noises. It doesn’t give you much in terms of power gains, so sound is the main reason for getting one.

[@Motorsportsgeek]

I put my "cold air intake" in winter when its -40 so the warm air atomizes better and keeps my mpg from dropping. People running them during summer need to watch this.

[@InTime-x3j]

I bought a used 2000 chevy s10. 2.2 automatic. It had a cold air intake. The transmission shifted funny all the time. Then one day the fancy air filter came apart. I had all the stock intake parts and it had a new air filter so I thought hmmmmmm save some money and put it back in. My shifting problem went away.

[@digitalplowboy2823]

Well, first of all cold air intakes work with the car moving, and the air coming from underneath the car forced into the intake

[@bgoutdoors802]

99% of the time there is a duct leading to your stock box. Leaving the duct and installing a short ram intake will breathe cold air from that said duct. If you don't remove the duct it's improving hp not losing. Also tuning the intake to your car will gain hp as well

[@Womenese]

I couldn’t take anything you were saying seriously cause your engine sounds so bad 😂 that’s like taking home improvement advice from someone who lives in a cardboard box

[@jimmy.1br]

I call them hot air intakes when theyre open next to the engine

[@philippebrebion6203]

so basicly, bette intake, will let more air passes, but since there is no box like all oem intake should be, air density will be lower and you will loose power, so its eiter you stay stock box and buy performance filter, or you upgrade to cold aire intake box, and maybe better intake tube

[@Tigerfire75]

Some of us have a hard time finding stock filters so have to modify

[@LuhApollo98793]

I have a g37. and the CAI going all the way to the front of the grille so... and my friends who have tunes have simple dyno charts to prove it. I think you mean don't get SHORT RAM intakes.

[@azogneworleans5899]

Adding a CAI to my sons Mustang because it relocates the intake point from close to the ground to up high. Here in southern Louisiana we have to deal with flooded roads allot and I do not want my engine Hydro locked because of the stock air intake location.

[@jonoxthomascito6516]

Car sounds like the air Intake is the last thing it needs replacing dem rods about to fall off😂

[@randoperson3596]

Immediately noticed a reduction in turbo lag. Installed myself but am going to take it to a shop to get the most out of it. And you are doing this test while stationary. Ever one who ever said cold air intakes don't work are people who pit them on naturally aspirated cars. I didn't notice a turbo or a supercharger so ima throw you into that group.

[@JesusRivas-p9u]

Thanks for the video would u recommend k and n air filter ?

[@ridmarajapaksha2669]

😂

[@JonnyStarseed8]

Lmao 😂 this is the comment right here bahaha

[@4gotten_1]

My intake works great and stock air boxes are good for slow cars.

[@Waterskibug]

I was talking to a diesel shop owner he told me they love those cold air intakes. I was kinda surprised. Then he yeah half of our business is engine rebuilds due to those things.

[@NATESINTERACTIVEAUTO]

Oh wow thats interesting, can you tell the NIA community more of what you know.

[@ranware2779]

...... this is a damn lie..... there is no way that false information was given out

[@Waterskibug]

What the guy said was that the filters with the intake kits would let very fine particles through and showed me some of the intake tubes that had a fine layer of dust on the inside. I had a f450 with a 7.3 that had split the factory filter and ruined the engine. I was asking the them about changing it to a cold air intake and that's where it came up. I ended up put a ford kit, think it was called an extreme duty kit?

[@daspien2060]

@@Waterskibug must be cheap filters never seen that with my k&N filters

[@dinky19810]

Your better off just adding a silicone hose and drop in reusable filters. 👍🏽

[@lloydmaliakal6256]

100% agree. cold air intakes are a gimmick. I use a standard k&n filter with original air box. Performance is excellent. CAI is good for performance cars

[@robertomontalvo7099]

Alot of people buy these without the heat shield or a half heat shield exposing the filter and at that point thats just hot air but if you get the right one there should be no problems.

[@MaggotCZ]

its more about the sound it gives you while making sure you dont lose performance. Its not about gaining perf at all atleast for me. I made sure it has fresh air supply with additional piping coming from foglight area on top of the stock "air" duct that the kit i have uses as well. from stop the car feels better and quicker, noticeably. Anything above 30-40 miles feels the same so there definitely is improvement and no real drawback of doing it. If you are in alot of stop and go traffic and its summer. There is a high chance of giving it a negative performance, then again. The stock airbox felt like that anyway. I always noticed the perf drop on my N/A engine with the stock airbox and 85F+ outside temps. it wasnt as snappy in lower speeds

[@GEBSOS]

Then you got my little brother with a carburated 1986 Nissan Cherry that sucks in air directly over the exhaust manifold

[@bubbacann4343]

I agree the car sounds awful but the temp. gun doesn't care.

[@Racer_kmk]

Your best bet is to increase air FLOW, not Temperature. A cheap and dangerous way to do this is to remove your stock air filter and leave the stock intake.

[@Silver1080P]

They also sell high flow filters that fit in the stock airbox.

[@petedetraglia4776]

@@Silver1080P High flow air filters such as K&N can redirection the intended air flow in the air box making the air sensor read incorrectly... Thus making your engine run too rich or too lean...The manufacturer design plays more of a role than air flow itself if the air is not mapped correctly...High flow air filter works on a carburated motor where your rejetting the carburator to the air flow..You want more horsepower buy a turbo...

[@daspien2060]

turbo's i agree there is no point better of upgrading intercooler but for NA car its one one of the biggest bolt on gains to be had i have front mounted cold air intakes ie sit infront of the radiator

[@jaredpusch]

One you should probably put oil in your car Two a cold Air intake you're talking about is a short ram intake That takes the air inside underneath the hood not underneath the car like the cold air intake Which draws the cold air from outside up and into the motor.

[@JCnordic2983]

I've been saying this for years observing dyno test with filters

[@luigimedina1493]

As far as gaining significant horsepower from a cold air intake, you would need a custom tune, not the stock tune. If you have stock tune, stick to whatever air filter the car came from factory.

[@daspien2060]

not true custom tune only needed if going for 3" pipe i have stillen gen 3 long tube intakes before swap car had 288hp at the wheels after the swap had 300hp at the wheels inline with the dyno tests stillen had done and i could get more out of it with tuning but its not needed to get decent gains

[@Tigerfire75]

What if they don't sell stock filters any more

[@TheDman216]

you have to pay close attention to the design of it for it to be effective and not raise IAT's

[@craig67212]

Which is why ive ran mine down above the wheel

[@FenixPajarito]

I have a Turbo Mk4 gti 1.8t and using an cone intake makes the Turbo sound louder that was the main reason I installed (Fun Drive) I Drive Stick Shift. The instake is not close to the engine bay either.

[@max-leonscheibner9719]

Idk, when the intake takes air from the whole in the headlight it seems to work great for me😂

[@nomadadventures1422]

This is so true... Using the cold air intake makes my jeep run hotter.. Specially when ac is on

[@luispapeleira8791]

People seems not to entend that a Proper CAI only add power to the car, specially a N/A when you the tune it and add more fuel for the better air flow and cooler air temperatures!

[@klosaftkrieger1027]

Can i use a headshield around my filter box ?

[@robbyrob8349]

Great video. Lol I call these cold air intakes hot air intakes.

[@elliotblyth3052]

I just want to hear my sutututu more

[@King_Of_Paintsville]

And that’s with the car setting still vs having air flow

[@xpong3012]

You just proved that when your close the bonnet the engine bay heat will increase but having heatshilds and air flow to these filters will improve things such as how responsive the engine becomes and better air flow think of the standard air box like you breathing through a straw compared to breathing normally if these filter are installed properly and to a place where it can such fresh cold air then they work

[@o0lunchboxxx0o91]

U have to change where and how air will get to to your cold air intake to make it worth it most cars retard the intake system on purpose to restrict air flow thru the air scoops I’ve seen some that only pull air in thru a super small gap between the head light and hood and some that have up to 5 bends in a pipe for the air to travel from front of car to the intake

[@alexortega714]

Thanks

[@romper4444]

Trust me, I've witnessed dozens of CAI dyno tests and yes they do make power, they have to be designed correctly for the engine platform its used on, and there has to already be an ineffeciency in the stock intake in order to take advantage of power increases. Modern cars also need proper tuning to accompany the intake to maximize gains.

Yep, his vehicle has covid

[@maryjaneevadiamond6359]

My g6 with 3.5 started overheating after I installed cold air tube and filter. Took out the fans, the transmission, cracked my dashboard even ruined the fuse box from the fan amperage draw 😢

[@GhostlyCowboy]

Am i the only one that noticed the car he is using sounds like every lifter in it is about to fly out?

[@WarriorOfEden3033]

Depends on the car

[@nickolassmith8759]

I installed one and my truck is fine!

[@jessethomas6971]

Why does it sound like mr crabs when you turn it on

[@tayninh69]

I don't know what kind of car this is but the engine sounds like a Singer Sewing machine.

[@josephwashington8480]

This is exavtly why I only listen to people who have thick American accents when it comes to cars and trucks.

[@backyardbuck6362]

Cowl induction is the real cold air induction.

[@HEMOxJEDDAH]

Many factors may effect result not just like what you mention open hood but the fans they put in front as well. In spit of, the conclusion is if you lives in cold weather erea then cold air filter is worth it and the otherwise is right. If you are more speeding that lunching then cold air filter is the one and otherwise is correct. For me personally I recommend close one especially if you are smart and feeded it up with outside tube. And if your looking for sound? Just get exsust at least its real power.

[@crayzchicken2668]

As his engine is knocking

[@jimfallowfield7028]

Measuring temperature is the proper way to evaluate a CAI and no CAI manufacturer does this. That should be telling in itself. Instead they show you a dyno graph which is probably correct but misleading. Run a car on the dyno and you could see up to 25hp difference between runs without changing a thing.

[@cfraser650]

Just throw a good free flowing element in there and open the intake hole to the box up a bit.....better than those open filter "Cai"

[@clay282]

I NEVER understood the concept of a cold air intake. Even when you do find one that is fully designed to intake air from outside of the engine bay, they are hella expensive and never give the return on investment. S&B = $350 for 4hp? Do you feel 4hp? No. You can turn off your A/C and probably net gain around 4hp for free if you desperately need it for a street race LOL. Truth is, CAI make sound. People think sound = power, but it doesn't. I can straight pipe my Sonata... but it doesn't mean that Theta 2.4 is making anymore juice at the wheels LOL!

[@NATESINTERACTIVEAUTO]

There is so much truth in these statements. If you previously used a cold air intake please tell us what you experienced. This would help someone make a decision when they are considering it.

[@viktordesinope3359]

The intake is going to work but the power gains are minimal if you don't tune the car. I'm currently running on CAI, down pipe & Front pipe, Inlet and tune. The car feels way more agile but the cost....and now with these insane gas prices I'm riding my bike lol.

[@AstroZombie1]

My 20’ Toyota Yaris has 106hp, trust me when I say 4-5 hp will make a drastic difference in power.

[@halo4broadsword]

jesus. maybe before u even fathom an intake fix ur tick. that engine is hurtin

[@PjMcDonnell]

Those aren't cold air intakes, that's short ram. I did run short ram on my car, because my stock filter box was busted. I haven't had really any issues with heat temp because I went with injen , it sounds better. I get better gas milage, and I can tell a pickup for sure. I didn't go full cold air because it rains a lot here and i don't want to suck water in.

[@MasterGamingTeamYT]

Car sounds like it's gonna blow up

[@williamclick9771]

I thought about buying a Cold Air Intake. I would say it would look cool and sporty on my 2000 Toyota Camry LE 4 cylinder. There a Camry on the internet it was a 4 cylinder too. My young friend that works at Advance Auto Parts Store said don't. So far I haven't. Scotty Kilmer said not to either. Now you say not too. Okay I won't then geez.

[@NATESINTERACTIVEAUTO]

I believe you must do research and install properly to make sure you don't have a negative experience.

[@thompson9400]

Yes you can use it

[@WhatupdoeTV313]

So it’s best to get a cold air intake with a closed housing then ok

[@angeldiaz2550]

Intakes are good only for the seller’s pockets. They don’t do anything a stock intake can’t do.

[@NATESINTERACTIVEAUTO]

I can say that many times if did incorrectly it can be worse. Have you had a bad experience with a cold air intake?

[@wulf-3596]

While in some situations, this might be the case, that is not the case in every situation. There have been documented increases in power with aftermarket intakes. As far as the "cold air" part of the intakes, some vehicle manufacturers have taken this to heart. I had a 92 Chevy pickup, N/A with the filter on top of the carb, but the intake from that was fed from a port in the passenger side of the engine compartment that lead to cooler air from under the front quarter panel instead the hotter air from inside the engine bay, from the factory. My newer (than 92) Silverado does the same thing, as does my new Ram. So, while not strictly speaking an "aftermarket" intake, from my understanding, this lends credence to the belief that cold air intakes have something behind the science. If not, why do all three of these trucks (and others made the same way *from the factory*) try to use colder air from outside of the engine bay instead of inside? Pretty sure a lot of other vehicles do the same thing already, without aftermarket mods.

[@TheSun_89]

Not true at all. My truck tows much better with the added torque going uphill. Don’t know what you’re talking about.

[@JonnyStarseed8]

Let’s start w putting oil in that car, then make air intake videos 😊

[@cagelavey]

Of course you have to buy a new housing port. With rubber lining, etc. you should have said don’t use cold intake, improperly.

[@johnwagner4559]

You are totally correct.

[@NATESINTERACTIVEAUTO]

Thanks, but the best info comes from you and others of the NIA Community giving their experience.

[@paveljelinek772]

Well it is called OPEN AIR INTAKE in our country and for a reason.. Not necesarilly cold air intake..

[@XplorinWithPaul]

That would ve a short ram intake then wouldnt it... cold air intake is the longer pipe that goes under

[@EXWOht]

how can you say that an thermally insulated intake doesn't make a difference ?😂 also,i think that engine needs some work on the camshaft💀

[@jimfallowfield7028]

Because the volume per second of air going into your engine does not have time to be heated by a short warm tube. If that were true, I could heat my house with a BIC lighter.

[@EXWOht]

@@jimfallowfield7028 that's what i was saying XD

[@NewTxpScxre]

nobody is gonna take advice from somebody who has an engine knock that bad clearly, you know, absolutely nothing, we're not to take care of your vehicle

[@gregty2781]

You have to check temp while you driving, then the filter box will get cooler temperature.

[@alyxms5826]

What temp is that ?

[@SinCitySlicker702]

I live in Vegas. We have no cold air 😔. Lol.

[@LilDiabloRob]

First: I have a CAI intake on my supercharger track use Civic with Ram air. And SHORT RAM INTAKE (up in engine bay) or COLD AIR INTAKE (away from engine located in fender) are two separate things. And yes I said track use only civic si. Not winter or rain driven.

[@NATESINTERACTIVEAUTO]

So What advantage or disadvantages could you share this is very valuable for the NIA community. Thanks for taking time to share.

[@sheltontyndale3475]

Where can u purchase one of those intercoolers

[@joesalvator5878]

Just curious, Why does the engine in this video sound so rattly? Is it the timing?

[@johnnytrejo911]

Wait a second is it never put a short ram air intake in a Toyota Celica ? Or if you’re going to put a Cold Air intake get one ? Or advise to put a Heat Shield for a short ram intake?

[@HighRiseFlyin]

But what if I be like Homer Simpson and make speed holes. Or a hood scoop

[@Snceday1]

They need tuned also and people don't know that

[@beck4218]

So dyno it with hood open for both OEM and cold air intake.

[@johnnytrejo911]

Wait a second is it never put a short ram air intake in a Toyota or a Hyundai ? Or if you’re going to put a Cold Air intake get one ? Or advise to put a Heat Shield for a short ram intake?

[@7171-Ws6]

I put em one every car or truck I own

[@wulf-3596]

If you are going to say that the issue you have is with the name, that's fine. But to say that the dyno tests are "rigged" because they have the hood open? That is why they take a baseline WITH THE HOOD OPEN first. Everything else stays the same, or do you think that all dyno tests are only valid if they have the hood closed on both ends of the test? Does that accurately 100% reflect real world driving conditions? Not at all, that was not the claim, only that they increased horsepower. If the test after shows an increase in horsepower and on both tests, the hood is open, how is that "rigged"?