alSpeed2k

Yes, my set-up was the FIPK/AUT combo.

alSpeed2k

I was just thinking that, but I don't feel like spending the time to remove & install the plate multiple times. I will try to look at the other data that we accumulated (w/ & w/o rad plate on stock set-up) as well as another experiment where we will install a PWJDM plate w/ the hole for the air to come up from (where the new intake is supposed to go).

Enlightened

I read this too. Mainly occurred on high hp turbo setups. However, I still cut a square where the hood latch that was shown on the in ATL forums.

Silver9k

Its only 5 screws and 2 10mm bolts

Silverstone2k4

I love my AUT plate, but unfortunately its benefits, like some other mods, aren't really well documented by the manufacturer beyond some general claims about cooler intake temps. Its a shame the community has to provide the data that the part maker should publish.

whiteflash

I would think that since ambient heat is such a suggestive thing (heat, wind chill, humidity, elevation, atmospheric density, etc.) that publishing any sort of results would be a liability. The fact of the matter it does exactly what it says it does; its results all depends on a multitude of different factors (both with your vehicle, and environment).

H22toF20

If you believe the manufacturer, then you are an idiot. 99% of the time they post a result from a "once in a life time" condition, to get a big performance increase; or they lie through their teeth altogether.

TruBluS2k

it looks like it would def help feed cold air to the intake.

Gernby

Unless you are REALLY haulin' ass, a cooling plate will not "feed" air to the filter. The intake will suck air from anywhere and everywhere at a much higher rate than would be forced in by the car's movement.

H22toF20

But their would be some forced in regardless, making the engine breath slightly easier. Plus, it's a source of cold air. You can deffinently feel a power increase in 4th gear(85+mph).