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  1. 09-15-2012 02:25 PM #1
    Jake B6 A4
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    Quote Originally Posted by old guy View Post
    The turbo puts out massive amounts of heat. The modified air intake was right beside the turbo which made it a hot air intake instead of a cold air intake. Not very conducive to performance. The heat shield helps isolate the intake a little from the hot air around the turbo.
    Ohhh okay thanks! So this is only effective with an after market cold air intake correct?
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  2. 09-15-2012 02:32 PM #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jake B6 A4 View Post
    Ohhh okay thanks! So this is only effective with an after market HOT air intake correct?
    Correct. The OEM intake snorkel pulls cold air from the grille opening.
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