Sparks:
Your sucking in way too much hot air. I connected an OBD 2 puter to an open cone filter such as yours and one to a modified air box and the air box was MUCH cooler. Also, a modified air box will flow quite a few more cfm then a stock taurus air box (I don't have hard numbers YET, but I'm working on it) 3" pipe from fender to air box with no hard edges usually means better air flow then the 1" hole at the end of the saxacone. Another thing to consider is your filtering media. Amsoil pannel filters are quite nice for removing dirt and keeping cfm flow high. All in all, cost of modified air box (not including Amsoil filter) $6
Terry:
I'll hook up my dyno and go for some fun in the new duratec sable I just got. Where the curve dips momentairly is where the secondaries open right?
Air Knight:
Mounting bolts for the pree and post 2000 3.0 duratec are the same.
General:
Also, some of the Tauri guys are switching to the 2.5 intakes for increased torque, the 3.0 have shorter (hp) runners simply b/c the extra .5L helps in the low end. I know, I know 200/200 is nice, but some people like torque.
