This has been brought up a few times. If this vehicle is to be driven a lot, it might be worth considering that exhaust heat in an ALUMINUM intake will cause it to "carbonize" and fail eventually. Water heat is cleaner and will result in a more consistent temp resulting in better mpg and a longer life for your intake. A cast iron intake is a better material for exhaust heat. Or so I've been told.


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