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Heat retention of carbon fiber

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Old Jul 31, 2012 | 05:05 PM
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Default Heat retention of carbon fiber

I have recently come into contact with a local company that does carbon fiber parts for race inspired drag cars and imports. Anyway, I have begun discussions with them to manufacturer carbon fiber cold air intakes, short ram intakes, and front mount intercooler piping. These would be 100% CF, not fiberglass with CF overlays. Is there any cause for concern with those parts and engine heat?
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Old Jul 31, 2012 | 07:13 PM
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F1 cars are mostly carbon fiber, including the bits right by the glowing-yellow exhaust. No worry.
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Old Jul 31, 2012 | 07:27 PM
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No, but the oil from the PCV system might cause havoc with the bonding agents, if you were to use it for a CAI.
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