My guess is that 90% of the air entering that filter is coming in from the first 2" from the MAF. Air takes the path of least resistance. So the likelyhood of air entering the tube is not high.
98 T-Red Contour LX V6 Mtx 106k miles
9" K&N, Aussie Pipe, Dual Mode Damper, 19lb. injectors, SHM MAFterburner, Ford 9mm Wires, Mystery Mod, ShoShop Off-road Y pipe, Dynomax Resonator and Muffler, 2.5" custom cat-back.
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