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Originally Posted by MDORPHN
I can't agree with that assessment as there is testing that suggests that the additional heat from the engine compartment is more than offset by the easier breathing.
And, of course, the temperature delta between ambient and the engine compartment pales in comparison to the heat contributed by the turbos.
Neil
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I was trying to softly suggest that perhaps OP should head over to the motor forum for his research
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There are also dyno graphs that show a drop in HP and TQ after installation of CAI options. I agree with you that there are options that show gains, in general the answer to his question is "it depends". Those dependencies are very well explained and n54 motor forums both on 1 addicts and e90 post.