they cut the opening to get 3" piping to fit. also that 10hp they gained may have been all top end and it too could be slower off the line. and the heat soak is a MAJOR difference in your intake and the streetflight intake.
98.5 SVT
91 Escort GT (almost sold)
96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve)
FS: SVT rear sway bar
WTB: Very cheap beater
CEG Dragon Run - October 13-15
