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Old Nov 16, 2005 | 07:59 AM
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I have my CAI plumbed to the front of my truck so it is basically force fed air at what ever the outside temp is. I can block some of this off and it will take some or all from the engine compartment. How cold is too cold on air intake? Today it was 25 outside should I worry?
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Old Nov 16, 2005 | 08:15 AM
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i dont think you have anything to worry about. im not and expert though
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Old Nov 16, 2005 | 09:18 AM
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Should be no issue on how the engine runs as long as you are running an IAT ( intake air temp sensor ) and/or O2 sensor. The colder air will be more dense with oxygen and run better. The motor will run leaner but should compensate with the above sensors.
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Old Nov 16, 2005 | 09:27 AM
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The colder the better!!!
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Old Nov 16, 2005 | 09:28 AM
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I have all the sensors so it will compensate, I know they run better at the colder temps but wasnt sure if there is a chance of freezing up or what? I may just monitor the IAT and see what it does.
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Old Nov 16, 2005 | 11:03 AM
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As long as you didnt bypass your coolant line that goes into the throttle body you should be fine. It'd be afrad that thing would freeze up at 25* without it!
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Old Nov 16, 2005 | 11:07 AM
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it is still there I figured it might come in handy some day
It had been rainy and nasty here and I really wanted drive it no rain or snow in the forcast just cold so I got it out, I have a heater so why not...
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