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ORIGINAL: Sams0n
Yes, they use a small enclosed box with a very restrictive paper filter. They do havefiltration figured out.
Gidyupgo, you may remember 20-25 years ago that turbo diesels were not the norm. They always got better mileage but with the introduction of the turbo they added power (before they were dawgs) and they kept their good mileage. Look, would you agree with the following. Over the past 20 years car manufacturers have increased power AND fuel economy? If so, then there has to be more to power than fuel to air ratio and creating a bigger bang. Maybe apples to oranges, I'm not arguing that. Just a point of view.
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I know it has to do with the Venturi effect, but basically, it is the size of the circum. of the intake tube. Doesn't make a lot of difference in the shape as long as the inlet is the same as the outlet of the box or whatever. That's why a CAI alone with NO tune doesn't do squat for power or economy. I would agree that progress has been made in the past 20 years, but A/F ratio is a huge player. Yes, they have done work with valves and head design, and reduced weight overall in relation to power. But it all startes with that initial controlled explosion.