Maybe a dumb question but doesn't the stock system at least pull air through that hole you see in the fender wall there - psuedo 'cold air intake.' Wouldn't pulling the hot air from the engine compartment hurt performance? I thought that was the going logic around here anyway....

I've seen K&N installs where they boxed in the filter so it would draw air from the fender instead of the engine compartment. Or is this all hype too?

Anyway - Pilmo, the install itself does look nice and clean, good work there. Keep us posted on how it works out for you.