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Torque lost

Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2004 12:27 am
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?

Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2004 12:47 am
by ciper
Turbulance
Hot air
Less air flow
Bad filter design

Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2004 5:43 am
by czo79
Lack of plenum?

Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2004 5:47 am
by evolutionmovement
Shorter intake would also affect pulse tuning, moving scavenging up the rpm range and therefore losing lower end.

Steve