It's incredible how the ideas have taken off here. I think something flexible will probably work better than the "stiff" tube, since the "bend" to match the angle of the stock intake can be more gradual. This should probably produce a slightly smoother airflow, which should cut down on resistance (internal drag) a bit.
I'll be interested in your pictures, Mark. Can you remember where you got this tube? I was looking at the flexible metal tubing like Agent Orange used in his version at Ace hardware the other day. It'll certainly smooth out the bend too.
And, on the subject of air temperature - Here in Arizona, we regularly hit 105+ in the summer. We don't need one extra degree of heat from the engine into the intake when it's like that!
- Jack
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