Apparently import tuner mag did an article and hood props work?


Do hood spacers work? The answer here... - Page 2 - 8th Generation Honda Civic Forum

I looked at the website and didn't find it. It is in the Sept 09 issue, page 32. It's got numbers backing it up and it did mention that the aftermarket filter was located right near the header and that propping the hood would be an immediate help irt IATs. Here were the results,

Ambient Temps @ 78 degrees, Intake Air Temps:
Max Temp at idle: Stock hood: 173 degrees, lifted hood: 156 degrees
AVG Temp (driving): Stock: 100 degrees, Lifted: 93 degrees
Low Temp (driving): Stock: 96 degrees, Lifted: 86 degrees