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one2free
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Torque lost

Post by one2free »

I've read a few posts where people say they experience a lost in torque when using aftermarket intakes. Why is this the case?
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ciper
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Post by ciper »

Turbulance
Hot air
Less air flow
Bad filter design
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Post by czo79 »

Lack of plenum?
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Post by evolutionmovement »

Shorter intake would also affect pulse tuning, moving scavenging up the rpm range and therefore losing lower end.

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