Do I need to remove my factory foam on my intake manifold, and how do I do so?

Yes, you do need to remove any factory foam underneath the intake manifold. The I-M Shield must stick to a hard surface to maintain a long-lasting bond. Peel the foam off, clean it good with carburetor spray or other degreaser, wipe with pre-paint cleaners and stick.

How does it create more power if the because the MAF and IAT sensors are before the IM Shield?

Any reduction in intake temperatures creates more power, regardless of sensor location. additionally, the O2 sensor downstream helps the ECU adjust for the cooler denser charge headed into the combustion cycle.

Why do you recommend we wipe the top of the I-M Shield before using the sealing tape on the top of it?

The foil on the Sticky Shield has a coating for manufacturing purposes and during installation grease and dirt can also affect the Weld tapes bonding capability. Wiping with a pre-paint cleaner ensures it is sticking to a clean surface.

How do I make horsepower and how does this work?

There are so many ways to make horsepower, the answer is literally unlimited. The one theory a

ll experts can agree on is lowering your intake air temperatures. People run their fuel through fuel coolers, heck in the old days they used to put ice on the intake manifolds. High performance superchargers and turbo’s all come with inter-coolers. Think of the intake manifold heat shield as that, and inter-cooler for your intake. The I-M Shield is the next technological step in lower intake temperatures and answers that age old question, how do I make cheap horsepower.