When I took off my old CTA filter and bracket, I decided to change my intake around. I added the plenum back and got rid of a 90 degree elbow right before the MAF. Check it out...
The filter
almost fits between the body and the radiator. It's probably not getting as cool of air as it was when I had the filter completely mounted in the fender. Putting the plenum back on has made a HUGE difference in throttle response and idle smoothness. It's incredible.
My old setup...
What I really like about the whole deal is that you can't even see the hole that I drilled for my old setup. It is completely hidden by the fusebox.
What do you think?
Later,
Ben