valgs350

iTrader: (1)

Does the K&N put more heat in the engine when the engine is fully warmed up since the K&N has a metal tubing verse the plastic stock tubing, I think it doesn't matter but was wondering if it does?

The air should be sucked up quick but I am not an expert on how air conducts heat....etc

safricags

i used this on mine

http://www.quartermile.co.za/info/pr...barriers.htm#1

COOL-TAPE™



Cool-Tape™ offers a flexible, easy to apply and ultra light weight solution to reflect heat away from important components. From wrapping wiring and cables to hoses, fuel lines and covering seams, Cool-Tape can be shaped and easily trimmed to size for a professional finishing look.

Made of one mil aluminized material bonded to woven fiberglass, Cool-Tape has a super strong self-adhesive backing capable of protecting up to 2000°F radiant heat and available in two different widths and three different lengths.

• Withstands 2000°F radiant heat
• Flexible and easy to apply
• Strong self-adhesive backing
• Thin for a tight wrap

Part # 010408 1-3/8” x 15’ roll
Part # 010416 1-3/8” x 30’ roll
Part # 010413 2” x 60’ roll (Cool Tape Plus)

I8ABMR

I just read an article in a popular tuner mag that actually showed 2 hp increase with this insulating tape.

valgs350

iTrader: (1)

I got some today, wasn't cheap but it seems to make a difference, I took the filter out and touched the tube on the inside after about hour of driving and it was pretty cool, not bad!

TXprfrmnce

iTrader: (1)

Any pics? I have followed the link and understand the concept but wondering how it looks. The stainless K&N pipe looks great on it's own. I could get over the look (with tape) if it really improves the performance.

HeadCase

Come on....who could really tell the improvement from a 2hp gain in performance?

valgs350

iTrader: (1)

LOL

I think its more mental than physical lol

HeadCase

I know....IMO a 2hp gain may give you a .001 second improvement in acceleration at most.

boaclub923

there is K&N cold/short ram intake for GS???
wow, i never know that..
anyway, you know what's cool about those tubing?
use lighter and burn on the tube for like 5 sec.
you probably expect the tube is going to be burning hot.
remove the lighter and wait for like 1 sec.
touch it with your finger... it's still icy cold.
they use very special material to make those tube,
which makes it unreasonable expensive than normal metal tube.
that's how they make sure the air that you put into engine is as cold as possible.
however!! i suggest you burn it at hidden spot of the tube first.
just incase you got the fake tube or cheap chroming and burn a hole on it.

btw, just remember be careful when you clean and re-oil the filter.
under oiling will cost too much dust gets into engine.
the oil will get suck into the engine and block the air-flow-sensor if you over oiling
i think it just too annoying to take care it. that's why i don't use it anymore.
rather, i just change my air-filter like every 10,000 to make sure air is flowing at it's maximum capacity at all time.
probably my engine won't run faster than K&N engine, but surely it has higher survival rate than K&N