Originally posted by Paul Kienitz:

Intuitively I would think that there'd be very little difference in pressure or temperature after ignition, which is when all the stress is.

But colder intake temps will help you better control WHEN ignition happens. Hotter air (which happens when you compress it) will ignite easier. If it is igniting too soon, then you will have problems with detonation, which will definatly affect durability.

Contour--It will make a master mechanic out of you! 95 LX MTX Bolt-ons 95 Neon SOHC ATX 77 Dodge Powerwagon-more displacement than my Neon, Contour, and wife's Saturn---combined!