With the outdoor temp being 59 F these are the reading of the intake after the car has been driven for 25 mins. The intake runs directly over the headers which reach over 200 F so I say it is helping for sure.
Thermo-Tech Cool Tube Heat Shield. Laces out says Ray Finkle. With the intake running so close to the headers and radiator I wanted to make sure to keep the intake cool. Not only does it help but it gives it that early 2000's vibe.