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 ...

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 ...

The air intake system in most cars involves a plastic airbox that houses a rectangular filter. No matter what car you have, l bet you can find cheap filters and expensive filters—so you get to decide ...

Cold Air Inductions, an aftermarket company operating out of Memphis, Michigan, has released a new air intake system for select model years of Chevy Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD units equipped with ...

Diesel engines typically have beefier, more robust cooling components to keep the motor cool in varying conditions. Modern diesels operate at a higher compression ratio, which makes their combustion ...

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 ...

While the OEMs overwhelmingly opt for paper air filters, cotton gauze filters are a staple of aftermarket induction systems. So what makes the cotton gauze medium so much more conducive to airflow?

Car enthusiasts are always on the hunt for something new that will improve the ride in their vehicle. From the track to local city streets, a car that's reliable and equally fun to drive is a major ...

If you think about it, there are things about your car that just don’t make sense. You’ve been told that more air is a good thing for power, that a cold air intake, more scoops, more vents, etc, are a ...

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 ...

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 ...