CHEVY HHR COLD AIR INTAKE
There is a simple way for any car buff to get more power out of his or her Chevy HHR. is to install a better intake system. A cold air intake is designed to reduce the air's temperature entering a vehicle to maximize the engine's power. Cold air is denser then warm, humid air. As a result, it holds more oxygen. Therefore, the more oxygen going into an engines intake, the more powerful the combustion. That means with a cold air intake kit you're getting more horsepower with the same fuel economy, or even better fuel economy.
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 into the intake with a lower temperature. Usually this air is taken from the front side of the engine bay.
Different materials like plastic, metal, silicone, fiberglass or carbon fibers are used to make cold air intakes. The filter is put as far away as possible from the engine where it can suck in ambient air, which in most cases is colder than the air inside your engine compartment. They are done in several ways, some have longer intake tubes and are put either inside the fender or downwards towards the ground to suck in fresh air. Some use a box that prevents air from the engine compartment to enter so that it can suck in air from the outside.
A new cold air intake is extremely easy to install. If you have two hands and a screwdriver you can install it yourself. Most kits comewith directions, which you will only need as a rough guideline. You basically need to pop out your old air box and pop on your new cold air intake.
There is a multitude of info online. You can find a great selection of intake systems and accessories at hhraccessory.com
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