CT5 BW CAI - Finally

[Super Saloon]

Why do they leave a giant hole in the top to suck in hot engine compartment air?

Lots of aftermarket air intakes are designed like this. It’s only open (for eye candy) when the hood is open. When the hood is closed it should be designed so that it seals against the hood like a closed box.

 

[rabob_V007]

Can you tell if it seals against the hood when closed?

As far as I can tell yes, that way is molded you can tell it goes up against the hood

 

[flipray]

Why do they leave a giant hole in the top to suck in hot engine compartment air?

If you look at the rounded edges of the box, those are soft rubber pieces that helps seal when the hood is closed.

 

[flipray]

Im more curious if it actually made the blower noticeably louder. Pretty sure thats what everybody wants to know.

 

[Mcard23]

Im more curious if it actually made the blower noticeably louder. Pretty sure thats what everybody wants to know.

One guy on FB said it did basically nothing inside the car lol. Starting to think a DSX lid is the better route for audible whine.