Sinister Diesel Cold Air Intake 11-12 Chevy / GMC Duramax 6.6L LMLQ: I know it is stronger and looks better, but doesn't aluminum conduct more heat than plastic? A: On a technical standpoint, aluminum would be a little more subject the heat because it is metal, but, it is thin walled tubing, and would also dissipate the heat much faster as air is moving. The issue with a plastic intake, while it takes just as much time to heat up, it takes a considerable amount more time to dissipate that heat build up, also known