Here's Why Cold Air Intakes are Stupid
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Date: 2019-11-18
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Diederik H.
Hi Scotty, big fan of your videos. I'm currently driving a 2002 Volvo S40 with the non-turbocharged i4 1. 8 Volvo engine (not the Mitsubishi direct injection one) and the 5 speed automatic. It has only 36. 000 miles (bought it at 32k) and everything is like new (the exterior and interior are spotless - it's like the car came here with a time machine. The car drives great even though it is 17 years old. What are some things I should watch out for and do to enjoy the car for a long time? The only problem I've had so far was the plastic cover for the steering column cracking, but that was an easy and cheap fix. It is my current daily driver and my commute is around 20 miles back and forth.
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Hi Scotty, big fan of your videos. I'm currently driving a 2002 Volvo S40 with the non-turbocharged i4 1. 8 Volvo engine (not the Mitsubishi direct injection one) and the 5 speed automatic. It has only 36. 000 miles (bought it at 32k) and everything is like new (the exterior and interior are spotless - it's like the car came here with a time machine. The car drives great even though it is 17 years old. What are some things I should watch out for and do to enjoy the car for a long time? The only problem I've had so far was the plastic cover for the steering column cracking, but that was an easy and cheap fix. It is my current daily driver and my commute is around 20 miles back and forth.
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Cameron S
Scotty, Im a new driver and am looking to buy my first car. I want a 4WD SUV that I can take anywhere, and Ive been looking at both the 3rd gen Toyota 4Runners (96-02) and the 2nd gen Nissan Pathfinder/Infiniti QX4 (96-04. The 4Runner is more reliable, but they are much more expensive and much harder to find with lower miles, since people hold on to them for so long. The Nissan Pathfinder/Infiniti QX4 is way cheaper, comes with more features, puts out more power/torque, and are much easier to find with lower miles. but are less reliable. Help? I love both, I just want to make sure I get the right one.
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Scotty, Im a new driver and am looking to buy my first car. I want a 4WD SUV that I can take anywhere, and Ive been looking at both the 3rd gen Toyota 4Runners (96-02) and the 2nd gen Nissan Pathfinder/Infiniti QX4 (96-04. The 4Runner is more reliable, but they are much more expensive and much harder to find with lower miles, since people hold on to them for so long. The Nissan Pathfinder/Infiniti QX4 is way cheaper, comes with more features, puts out more power/torque, and are much easier to find with lower miles. but are less reliable. Help? I love both, I just want to make sure I get the right one.
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exc911ence
Scotty Kilmer I have a 1988 Fiero GT 2. 8 V6 5-speed manual in my small collection that I use as an occasional weekend toy. It lives outside in an open carport under a car cover but have recently noticed that the engine has a persistent miss at idle until it warms up. The engine was rebuilt just over 2000kms ago and all of the ignition was replaced new at that time. This has only been happening since the beginning of autumn when it started getting cool and damp. I suspect (hope) that it might be something as simple as moisture inside of the distributor cap but am interested in your thoughts.
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Scotty Kilmer I have a 1988 Fiero GT 2. 8 V6 5-speed manual in my small collection that I use as an occasional weekend toy. It lives outside in an open carport under a car cover but have recently noticed that the engine has a persistent miss at idle until it warms up. The engine was rebuilt just over 2000kms ago and all of the ignition was replaced new at that time. This has only been happening since the beginning of autumn when it started getting cool and damp. I suspect (hope) that it might be something as simple as moisture inside of the distributor cap but am interested in your thoughts.
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Ian Hanson
I don't see why the computer can't understand more air is coming into the engine and up the fuel? It constantly has to compensate for different altitudes and temperatures right? I've put a Cobb intake on my old Forester XT, a Stillen on my 300zx, and AEM on my Montero. No ebay junk lol. Maybe it's my imagination, but I honestly think I can FEEL the difference in power. Especially on the turbo Subaru. I've seen dyno charts showing gains. Also, allot of these companies guarantee gains and have dyno charts on there websites. You may only gain 5-20hp, but it's something.
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I don't see why the computer can't understand more air is coming into the engine and up the fuel? It constantly has to compensate for different altitudes and temperatures right? I've put a Cobb intake on my old Forester XT, a Stillen on my 300zx, and AEM on my Montero. No ebay junk lol. Maybe it's my imagination, but I honestly think I can FEEL the difference in power. Especially on the turbo Subaru. I've seen dyno charts showing gains. Also, allot of these companies guarantee gains and have dyno charts on there websites. You may only gain 5-20hp, but it's something.
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Morten christensen
Suzuki make another quality in their cars today. They don't have a poor name in Denmark. My encounter with them is solid and long lasting if maintained. A weakness they share with many is the rear calibers with inbuilt handbrake. But they can last 5+ years if serviced correctly. The piston have to be reversed with a turning tool. The german cars have lots of problems.
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Suzuki make another quality in their cars today. They don't have a poor name in Denmark. My encounter with them is solid and long lasting if maintained. A weakness they share with many is the rear calibers with inbuilt handbrake. But they can last 5+ years if serviced correctly. The piston have to be reversed with a turning tool. The german cars have lots of problems.
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Forgedcookies
Scotty Hello from Indianapolis, I recently bought an 05 Accord standard transmission for 500. It has 317, 000 miles. I have done maintenance such as, replacing the PCV valve, cleaning up the EGR system, changing the oil, filter, and transmission fluid and engine air filter. What more could I do to prolong the life of my vehicle? Greatly enjoy your videos man Keep it up: )
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Scotty Hello from Indianapolis, I recently bought an 05 Accord standard transmission for 500. It has 317, 000 miles. I have done maintenance such as, replacing the PCV valve, cleaning up the EGR system, changing the oil, filter, and transmission fluid and engine air filter. What more could I do to prolong the life of my vehicle? Greatly enjoy your videos man Keep it up: )
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Dkota
If you're gonna put an intake and exhaust on your car you'll HAVE to get it tuned by a professional that knows what they're doing. Otherwise you're going to cause damage over time to the complex systems in modern cars. You wont make extra power unless you tell the computer that it CAN make more power lol. Otherwise you'll just confuse it by changing up its breathing system.
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If you're gonna put an intake and exhaust on your car you'll HAVE to get it tuned by a professional that knows what they're doing. Otherwise you're going to cause damage over time to the complex systems in modern cars. You wont make extra power unless you tell the computer that it CAN make more power lol. Otherwise you'll just confuse it by changing up its breathing system.
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Matrix Rebel
I disagree on your Suzuki opinion. I've had four Suzuki cars and two motorcycles and they last a very long time without any problems. From my old 90's Vitara, Samurai, and now my Jimny, and Swift. The new cars are more than 5 and 7 yrs old with one having more than a 150k miles, the only thing I had to replace was a radiator fan on the Jimny which is seven yrs old.
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I disagree on your Suzuki opinion. I've had four Suzuki cars and two motorcycles and they last a very long time without any problems. From my old 90's Vitara, Samurai, and now my Jimny, and Swift. The new cars are more than 5 and 7 yrs old with one having more than a 150k miles, the only thing I had to replace was a radiator fan on the Jimny which is seven yrs old.
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Bill Woo
One technical correction. Suzukis make _some_ motorcycles that are liked, and make a _lot_ of pieces of garbage. They're a disgrace to be called a Japanese vehicle manufacturer. I don't know one person in history to have repair problems and serious cost on a Honda, Kaw or Yammy. But with Suzuki it happens all the time. They don't just make crappy cars, you know.
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One technical correction. Suzukis make _some_ motorcycles that are liked, and make a _lot_ of pieces of garbage. They're a disgrace to be called a Japanese vehicle manufacturer. I don't know one person in history to have repair problems and serious cost on a Honda, Kaw or Yammy. But with Suzuki it happens all the time. They don't just make crappy cars, you know.
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