Originally posted by Kremithefrog:
darren g, with experience with open air elements, you're gonna have heat soak and anything to block the heat would be worth it. or even better relocate the filter to behind the bumper (why hasn't any duratec'er done this?).


Behind the bumper? Where?
The only place a hose and filter could possibly fit is in the fender, up near where the access panel to the foglights is.

IMO, there are several drawbacks to having a filter down in that area. The first is dirt, there is much more dirt and dust closer to the road, and the filter will get dirtier and wetter...more often. The second is having a tube that is 3 or 4 feet long. I feel that that length of tube creates more airflow problems and the shorter the tube...the better.

By the way...I like the airbox design and I may consider buying one in the future after I see some testimonials from actual purchasers. I live in South Florida, and in the summer...it's always 92 degrees and sunny!!! I've always noticed heat soak when in city traffic, but as long as I'm moving it's ok. I'm definitely considering this....


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