Intakes are vital automobile components that work to bring oxygen – a key ingredient in an internal combustion reaction – into the engine’s combustion chamber to modulate how much oxygen mixes with ...

Why performance air intakes might be a great, low-cost investment if you’re looking for more power. Why are aftermarket air intake systems so popular? A related question might be, why replace the ...

One of the best aspects of a project build for automotive enthusiasts is the quest for improvements that will add to the vehicle in some way. There are several engine components to replace, add, or ...

A cold air intake can bring real benefits to your V8 engine's performance and power, delivering greater airflow and bolstered ...

The purpose of a cold-air intake is to find cold air in an otherwise hot under-hood environment. It can do this by drawing air from above the hood, under the front bumper or a spot inside the engine ...

One of the first modifications many enthusiasts make to their ride is adding a cold-air intake. This replaces the stock intake, a complex, convoluted contraption of pipes and baffles that keep the ...

Most Chevy truck enthusiasts know that improving the flow of air into the engine and reducing backpressure are sure ways to make some power. But believe it or not, this process is not as simple as it ...

It's been proven that a cold-air intake system adds power, but, if you're building a system for scratch, how large does it need to be? Years ago, I talked with old-time Mopar Super Stock racer John ...

Cold Air Intakes (CAIs) are among the most popular modifications enthusiasts make to their cars. Of course, like anything popular, there’s a fair bit of discourse surrounding them. Claims range from ...

Popping the hood of a new Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing must have been quite an experience for most enthusiasts in the Fifties. For starters, the 3.0-liter straight-six sat canted at a fifty degree ...

One of the easiest and cheapest ways for any enthusiast to get more power out of his truck's engine is to install an air-intake system. Such a system is designed to increase airflow and reduce the ...

At one time the most obvious component on many "hopped up" cars and trucks was a hood scoop. The reasons given for using them included the ram air effect, a cooler air source, or they just looked ...