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anyone ever install mishimoto carbon fiber short ram?

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Old 01-23-2009 | 09:06 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 01-25-2009 | 12:49 AM
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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 | 11:40 AM
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Why would it be a bad idea?
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Old 01-25-2009 | 04:53 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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Old 01-25-2009 | 06:52 PM
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^yes exactly!
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Old 01-25-2009 | 09:22 PM
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would it suck hot air from the engine still if you have a tri vented hood?
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Old 01-25-2009 | 09:25 PM
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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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Old 09-20-2009 | 03:08 PM
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what about buying the revi duct and having the intake?
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