What do I gain with insulating the stock air tube

[1996MGM]

I'm thinking of insulating my stock air tube on my 1996 MGM.

I mean the tube between the MAF and the TB.

I think (or actually hope) that my engine gets cooler air that way.
And since cooler air has more oxygen, I hope it somehow benefits the efficiency of the engine.

I would like your opinion on this.
Is it worth the effort?
If so, what is the best way to insulate?

If not, why not?

Thanks in advance,

Greetings,

Arie

[Blaze86Vic]

If you drive long distances it could be worth it. It wouldn't be hard to do. So it's hard to say that it isn't worth the try. Something like this would work good.

Linky

[1996MGM]

If you drive long distances it could be worth it. It wouldn't be hard to do. So it's hard to say that it isn't worth the try. Something like this would work good.

Linky

I was thinking of the aluminumfoil on bubblewrap kinda insulation from the hardwarestore for a few bucks. Wrap the air tube even twice.
Or is that a bad?

thanks,

Greetings,

Arie

[Blaze86Vic]

The more the marrier!

It's worth a shot, used some good zip ties to hold it on.

[gadget73]

I'm not really sure how much it would help, but it can't hurt any. Just make sure the insulation is fastened well so it doesnt come off and get stuck in the belt or fan. That would make a nasty mess.

[87CrownVic]

From a technical standpoint, this could actually negatively affect economic performance. For emissions and fuel economy based efficiency, intake air temp. should be approx. 100 degrees F. Insulating your air intake could prevent intake air temp. from actually rising due to underhood temp. *TECHNICALLY SPEAKING*, good for go-fast performance, bad for economic/emissions related efficiency.

[BGoins12]

Not sure what size the 4.6 TB is... but check this out. I used it on my supercharged Bonneville and my Dad's Durango with positive results.

http://intense-racing.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=IR&Product_Code=AIR-xx0&Category_Code=3800_Induction

[gadget73]

That looks a lot like RV ductwork or marine bilge blower hose.

[andymac0035]

I did this to a 2005 dodge ram 4.7L, it worked well. (I did the lower airbox too).

[85crownHPP]

The color black likes to absorb radiant heat, so the shiney duct insulation might work well.