Thanks for all of the comments, I just built this system on a whim last night and really like all of the feedback.
About using another brand filter with an inverted cone in the middle. I like the idea but I kind of want to stick with K&N just because of the name, I dont have the figures but I am sure that it flows more than enough...that being said, I do like the concept of air blowing directly through the top of the filter. What do you guys think, should I use a different and possibly better flowing filter or stick with a K&N because its a very high quality brand?
About sealing off the end of the tube... I am trying to make the best system I can and keep the price low, the way I have it now there is very little welding and no lazer cutting which is why I can do them so cheap. If I seal off around the filter I will need to get a piece lazer cut, then I will have to weld it all the way around, this will turn my $160 dollar set-up into a $185 dollar set-up
I am not sure that would be worth it, when the car is driving down the road the filter will be recieving a constant flow of cool air that rushes around it and out the other side of the open filter housing. The only time it would bennifet from being sealed off is when the car is standing still.
I will have some really good instructions for the 2008 and 2009!
Barney O: I think you might be talking about the vent tube for the motor, I think I have it in just about the same position as stock, see pictures.
