Now let’s take a look at the history of this interesting component of the daily life of many people today. In the late 1980s K&N Engineering are known to be the first to offer this product and therefore they are called to be the creators of this aftermarket solution. The first air intake is made by plastic and it is consisted of a tube that intakes the air and a filter that happens to be a very necessary component which will be used in future. In the late 1990s many manufacturers begun working on their own designs of air intakes and that made these products available in the Japan domestic market and in many other places all around the world that are close to the final costumer.

The mechanics of the cold air intakes follows one very simple physical principal – the cold air has a higher density for a given volume. It is known that the combustion requires oxygen and the more air you give into the combustion process the more power you will get from it. Designers came to the solution that if they take the air from around the vehicle it will be cooler than the one in the combustion area and this will provide more oxygen. This is why there is an air intake tube that intakes the air from a place more distant to the one where the combustion process happens and where the heat is higher.

However the higher the resistance of the tube is the warmer the air will get because of the air-dynamical friction. To ensure little friction the designers sometimes increase the diameter of the air intake component and this provides more airflow with decreased friction. It is possible for the diameter to be increased but it can’t be increased too much because it will become too big. That’s why another strategy comes into play. By smoothing the internal side of the intake tube the turbulence of the air is reduced and with this – the air-dynamical friction is reduced. More direct route for the air could be possible in some cases and it could provide even greater results. Some manufacturers redesign their air filters too with the goal of reducing their air resistance.

The intake snorkel is an opening in which the intake of the air happens. In order to maintain sufficient airflow no matter of the current throttle the intake snorkel should be large enough and it is usually calculated for full throttle. There is no need for further automatic systems to enhance its parameters because even if less air is required it will still be no problem to have more. The intake opening should not be too large because sometimes efficiency could be lost due to this. If there are no other restrictions for the airflow the intake opening should be with the diameter of the tube. Some resistances of the system could enforce the need for bigger diameter of the intake opening but this should be properly calibrated.

One good solution for the intake is the use of a heat shield. This part is designed to isolate the air filter from the rest of the engine compartment and enables the air to come in with lower temperature. Usually this air is taken from the front side of the engine bay.

Some manufacturers use Carbon fiber for air intakes and this provides a nice looking of the final product. The Carbon fiber has better temperature isolation parameters and in some cases it helps for the isolation of the air filter. It reduces the weight of the car too because it is less heavy than the metal. However the Carbon fiber is an expensive material. In many cases it gives just a better look to the car without actually doing much good.

One pretty extreme solution for air intake is called CCA or Complete Cold Air. It usually requires some modifications to the body of the car. The idea is that the air is taken from the hood scoop or wheel wells. The air in these places is with high velocity and that pressurizes it which rapidly reduces its temperature. This solution for air intake is called ram-air intake and it is applied for high performance vehicles like race cars or motorcycles.

When using air intakes there should be one word always staying into your mind when you drive in a rainy day. That word is “hydrolock”. It happens when water is sucked through the air intake tube. It will most likely leave you from less to no horsepower at all. Water is not like air and it will not compress which could allow for it to raise its velocity. When the velocity reaches critical state the so called “hydraulic blow” appears and out the blue it breaks the connecting rods in the pistons.

You could just be careful and avoid raining days or maybe drive slower but usually it doesn’t help you much because when you are in a hurry you can’t always think about your car. After all it should work for you – not the opposite. That’s why some precautions are required.

The first precaution that comes in mind is not to drive in a rainy day at all but since that is usually not an option let’s take a look into some better solutions. The first is called hydro-shield and it is actually a simple piece of plastic that blocks all water from entering into the air filter. Today K&N offers one pretty nice solution too called “Drycharger” which is not too expensive and it could save you a lot of troubles.

1) The Secret of Hydrogen Car Fuel
Throughout the world car owners are using water to run their vehicles. Though this innovation is a recent phenomenon it is steadily gaining in importance with rising fuel prices. However, cars cannot solely run on 100% water. For its proper functioning a mixture of gasoline and water is needed. Car drivers need to install a low cost system to convert their cars to run on water by extracting H2 gas from water.

2) What Are Other Ways To Avoid High Gas Prices?
Though hydrogen fuel appears to be the best alternative for car owners in view of the rising fuel price, there are several other substitutes which are commonly being used. Public transport is the popular choice for those living in metropolis while others may think of purchasing a new hybrid car which is, however, not cheap.

3) Why Are More People Switching To Hydrogen Fuel Technology?
I have found that this new technology makes my car run smoothly and quietly, at the same time providing more gas mileage to my vehicle. Also less unburned fuel is emitted from my exhaust by burning hydrogen. This has resulted in less pollution of the environment.

Through this invention cost saving benefits can be realized which is an important aspect of this discovery. While running the car on water I can avail of the IRS refund as permissible in a hybrid car. I can easily develop this system at home at a cost less than $150. This has allowed me to save considerable amount of money as I am now purchasing less amount of gasoline.

A conversion like this involves removing the entire engine and replacing it with a battery and electric engine. It takes a bit of time and effort, but the result is your very own electric car that you built yourself! Just think–you won’t have to stop for gas anymore. Plus you’ll now be eligible for all kinds of federal and state rebates for driving an alternative-fueled vehicle.

A lot of people don’t realize that electric cars are actually more dependable than gas vehicles because the engine isn’t made up of as many parts. Most of the parts in an electric vehicle engine don’t even move, so they don’t wear out. The only thing that needs replacing is the battery, and you only need to get a new one every few years.

In order to do this kind of conversion, it’s a good idea to buy an electric car conversion kit. Some are quite expensive and include parts for the job. But there are now kits that show you how to do a conversion very cheaply. How? By finding the parts you need for very little money. The kits tell you exactly how to do this.

Electric car conversion kits are selling like hotcakes on the internet right now. You simply buy one (they run from $35-$50), download it right away, and you’re off and running! If you’re mechanically minded, this can be a fun and educational project.

Your new electric car should be capable to traveling up to 100 miles on one charge. And they can reach speeds of about 50 mph. Obviously, electric cars are great for the environment and reduce the country’s dependence on foreign oil. It’s just a win-win situation for everybody.