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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.

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!

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.

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.

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

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

Thanks.

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

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.

Quote, originally posted by satur9 »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