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anyone ever install mishimoto carbon fiber short ram?

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Old 01-23-2009, 08:06 PM
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anyone ever install mishimoto carbon fiber short ram?
first i need to know how to get stock intake off then install new intake any advice thanked
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Old 01-24-2009, 11:49 PM
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short rams are a bad idea unless you've got some sort of a heat shield.

buy the racing beat duct, k&n drop in, and call it a day.
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Old 01-25-2009, 10:40 AM
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Why would it be a bad idea?
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Old 01-25-2009, 03:53 PM
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Any short arm intake will suck hot air from engine compartment in.
Hot air = less dense air = lower HP.

https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-aftermarket-performance-modifications-23/my-love-affair-w-k-n-typhoon-2-a-165105/
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^yes exactly!
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would it suck hot air from the engine still if you have a tri vented hood?
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yes.

you want your source of air to come from the area of the car in front of the radiator, not behind it.
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what about buying the revi duct and having the intake?
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