K & N High Performance Intake Kit
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Originally Posted by farmb0y
Point taken. I understood that it probably wouldn't be as good as a sealed box, so to solve that problem you cut a hole in your hood and insert a hood scoop that directs aire to your air filter. You'll get plenty of cold air coming in then! 
Hammer
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From: IOWA
I've thought about it, not a big hole with a huge hood scoop or anything, but just a little one off to the side right over the air filter and put that honeycomb lookin' stuff in it, kinda like what's on a mustang. I think it'd be pretty descrete but still be effective.
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From: Denton,TX
Originally Posted by TheHammer69
I've seen these complaints posted at various forums....higher EGT than comparable sealed box air systems due to drawing hot engine compartment air.....Filter exposed to environment, for example, able to get wet or muddy
I've also read a post from the Donaldson representative himself that the Donaldson Filter used in the Tymar draws around 10" restriction while the Donaldson air filter in the Ford AIS has around 8.5" restriction.
I'm certianly not bashing the AIS. If my truck was under warranty I would have gotten one myself (if they made one for a 1997). Either way you can't go wrong, but I don't think you have accurate numbers for the Tymar.
