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Old 09-03-2006, 05:02 AM
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Originally Posted by GatorBeetle
Reason I have heard given for this is that the stock airbox does a better job insulating the intake from hot engine air than a CAI, even one with a heat shield.
that makes tons of sense. nice thick ABS plastic is gonna transfer heat a lot slower than any kind of metal.

another good reason to get the K&N then.