Quote Originally Posted by trlrider View Post
I actually find it comical that K&N charges what they due for some of their so-called cold air systems. That flimsy box is already distorted out of the box.
I have one of them in my workshop someone gave me that was supposedly made for a TBI C1500, I think it let's more hot air in then the factory setup as it does not seal to the hood or the fender opening.

Yes, with a little bit of resourcefulness and imagination a match better functioning and looking component can be built.
That is the setup I want, except without the tube. That is a rigid metal heatshield.