The shield that you see is Dan's own creation called the VisiShield. It is made of polycarbonate and keeps intake temps LOW! Read about it on his site http://198.3.128.48/~Dan/
If I didn't have the SCA CAI, I would have one on my Cougar.
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Best Regards,
Trevor Cole
1999 Laser Red Mercury Cougar, 2.5L V6 MTX:
SMA Cold Air Induction, KKM Air Filter, Pro-Flow 75mm MAF, SHO-Shop High Flow Y-Pipe/Cat, Borla Dual Exhaust, Koni Adjustable Sport Struts, Eibach Pro-Kit Springs, Energy Suspension Front Motor Mount Inserts, Summit Racing Battery Relocation Kit, 8.5mm Magnecor Spark Plug Wires, Clear Side Markers.