Cold Air Intake - Risks

Risks

Aftermarket cold air intakes can pose a risk of damage to the vehicle.

  • Hydrolock - The intake opening may be closer to the street than an original-equipment air intake, and more likely to introduce water into the engine when fording streams or flooded roads.
  • Noise - Stock air filtration systems usually include resonator-based muffling tubes. Removing them reduces pumping losses but increases noise.

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