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I think something to keep in mind is the amount of airflow moving about the engine bay and under which scenario you need extra power.
I'll fully admit that an open intake in a stagnant engine bay will cause an increase of intake temps. I argue that once the vehicle is rolling and air is flowing in, around and out of the engine bay that intake temps will be just as low as a sealed air box system.
These Dyno runs are highlighting the stagnant air condition I'm talking about.... Unless the Dyno operator is blowing air directly into that vent in which case I highly doubt you'll see any difference between the two systems.
Tldr: heat soak is only an issue when you're sitting still and can't use the power anyway.
Full disclosure. I bought the injen open air intake.
I'll fully admit that an open intake in a stagnant engine bay will cause an increase of intake temps. I argue that once the vehicle is rolling and air is flowing in, around and out of the engine bay that intake temps will be just as low as a sealed air box system.
These Dyno runs are highlighting the stagnant air condition I'm talking about.... Unless the Dyno operator is blowing air directly into that vent in which case I highly doubt you'll see any difference between the two systems.
Tldr: heat soak is only an issue when you're sitting still and can't use the power anyway.
Full disclosure. I bought the injen open air intake.
