Wanted: 1st part of air intake

[stevenw]

Don't think it is sold seperately, but you can happily run your car without it.
I removed most of the airfilter housing and left just enough to keep the filter in place.

I would be worried about the filter getting wet or dirtier quicker,how long have you run yours without top bit?

Do I remember you saying somewhere about it producing a certain percentage more power due to being so many degrees cooler without the top bit on?

[Herman]

I would be worried about the filter getting wet or dirtier quicker,how long have you run yours without top bit?

Do I remember you saying somewhere about it producing a certain percentage more power due to being so many degrees cooler without the top bit on?

Been running like that for about a year now. Been fine ever since.
When I had the misfire and checked the MAF there was no sign of water in the lower bend.

About horsepower, I believe the general consensus is about 1% powergain for every 10 Farhenheit drop (approx. 6 Celcuis)

[tomcat22]

Klaus told me that even with to upper part the water comes more easy into the airfilter in heavy rain.

Any more experience here?

[ksilver]

Klaus told me that even with to upper part the water comes more easy into the airfilter in heavy rain.

Any more experience here?

I're read comments to that effect, but in 120,000 miles it's not something I've experienced.