Originally posted by Joe_Black
Intake tubes have to be shielded or insulated to work effectively at delivering cooler air. Believe me, with my Merkur/Sierra experience I've been down this road. If you can keep the radiant and ambient engine bay temps away from your induction components you'll only benefit. It usually isn't very pretty though, with aluminized wraps and metal or ceramic shields all over the place. But you can't go fast and look good under the hood! Well, to the knowledgeable it would look good, but not to the ricer crowd.;pg;
Two words: carbon fiber.