if i install a cold air intake in my 1998 audi a6 quattro will i be ok for emissions?

Q: im located in chicago and all they do here is the hook up they dont check under the hood so will i still pass emissions with a cold air intake?

A: Basically, you already have a cold air intake. the engine only diverts pre heated air when the engine is cold. there is a bi-metallic damper valve in your inlet duct that takes heated air from around the exhaust manifold. as the engine warms, the damper closes and uses colder air. Now about your emissions. Colder air will cause poorer emissions due to poorer combustion when your engine is cold. if you take your car in for testing, make sure its warmed up completely and that it doesnt sit around waiting for the test. you want a hot engine. wer

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