I have been doing some reading on CAIs. I understand that the popular mod here is to isolate a conical K&N with a heat-shield. I further understand that there is some debate as to whether a metal or plastic shield is superior.
My question is whether anyone has discovered a way to pipe cold air, fed by car movement, into the general vicinity of the K&N without relocating the battery or fuse box.
I have removed the snorkel and done some â??exploratory surgeryâ? in the fender well space vacated by the snorkel but do not see how a shop vac hose or other piping material could be routed here to the front of the vehicle without some fairly major modification.
I do not want to lengthen the intake pipe to relocate the filter, nor do I want to seal the filter and have it suck air from the fender well (as that would be similar to stock). What I would like to do is have some piping with an opening at the front of the car directing air into the engine bay in the vicinity of the filter which would be forced into the engine bay when the car is moving. i.e. a pseudo â??ram-airâ? intake without any pressurization.
If any one can assist me I would be grateful.
Thanks.
