ok time to go back to square 1.....
ANTHING with the filter inside the engine compartment & OPEN/Exposed is a HOT air intake not a COLD air intake... don't be misguided.
The best heat sheilds, the best hood seals, the best block-this/baracade that is STILL a HOT air intake. Never confuse the reality.
Yes, this is one of my personal pet-peeve's with the aftermarket, right along with special spark plugs & other marvel-mystery products.
Volant is the ONLY company to either build it right or just not build it. K&N tries to claim this & then turns out intake after intake with no benefits...
Volant is the only option I am aware of that completely closes off the filter,
uses a 2-way stepped conical filter, & has improved piping/ducting to the engine... heck you'd think they should hire me to work for them... Lightening,
Supercharged Harley F150, Focus, Explorer... all the same core design. if its
made its made RIGHT.
I know, I know... KKm, K&N, hundreds of others... spare me the replies...
No one makes one for the '04-up 4.6L V8... I improved the intake ducting...
opened the OE air box.
ANYTHING inside the engine compartment that is not completely enclosed is a
hot air intake... sorry K&N... fail.
Rob