Short Ram Air temp

Digger · Post by **Digger** » Thu Dec 28, 2006 11:46 am

Since I got my scanguage which measures air intake temp I see that the air entering the short ram is 3 deg. F higher than the outside air. it was 33 this AM and the air temp was 36.

Lancer · Post by **Lancer** » Thu Dec 28, 2006 1:25 pm

I got the scangauge II and a cold air intake. I normally get temps about 1 to 3 degrees warmer than what the outside temp is.Sounds good though, doesn't it!

Mavrik · Post by **Mavrik** » Thu Dec 28, 2006 3:21 pm

thats because short ram draws in warm air trapped under the hood while cold air intakes usually draw air from in front of the engine.

goodvibe · Post by **goodvibe** » Thu Dec 28, 2006 10:23 pm

A couple of degrees is no big deal and the faster that you're rolling, the closer they'll be. I've always though that the biggest advantage of a CAI is that the pipe could be tuned for better midrange performance but I suspected they wouldn't do more than a properly designed short ram at high RPM. After all, you're rolling pretty good in any gear at high RPM.

djb383 · Post by **djb383** » Thu Dec 28, 2006 10:32 pm

Any short ram users (w/scangauge) with summer time IATs? Thanks.

ProtonXX · Post by **ProtonXX** » Mon Jan 15, 2007 10:13 am

Around 20 Degrees higher than the outside temp.On the freeway it goes down +15 degrees

djb383 · Post by **djb383** » Mon Jan 15, 2007 12:17 pm

Thanks.

goodvibe · Post by **goodvibe** » Mon Jan 15, 2007 9:53 pm

The difference should higher in the winter when there's a larger contrast between engine and ambient temp. Where did those #s come from?

satur9 · Post by **satur9** » Mon Jun 25, 2007 9:54 am

it must be very hot in vegas. ive been watching my scangauge 2 for a few days since i just got it. at while moving at normal speeds 25 and up my k&n is usualy on 2 to 5 degrees warmer than ambient. 93 degreess outside 96 iat on my ride home.at long lights it can jump as high as 120 but goes down reasonably fast once moving.

Digger · Post by **Digger** » Mon Jun 25, 2007 12:07 pm

Quote, originally posted by satur9 Â»it must be very hot in vegas. ive been watching my scangauge 2 for a few days since i just got it. at while moving at normal speeds 25 and up my k&n is usualy on 2 to 5 degrees warmer than ambient. 93 degreess outside 96 iat on my ride home.at long lights it can jump as high as 120 but goes down reasonably fast once moving.I see the same thing. Slow stop and go trafic or long lights it will rise but for the most part I see only a few deg above ambient

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