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Originally Posted by TA_C10

I haven't decided on manufacturer, but I know I'm getting a kit to build. Thoughts right now are I will aim it towards the passenger side as far as I can. And I purposely left the MAF wires loose with no plug because I will extend it all the way to the filter end of tubing. I learned that the MAF readings should be true out at the filter rather than at the intake. I also learned it should be placed on a straightaway in the tube so I'm hoping to design the intake tubing around that theory as well (no bends at filter).

What are your thoughts? Do you think it necessary/better to build a cold air box instead of leaving the filter open?

Where did you find this info (1st statement highlighted)?

Isolation of under-hood temps vs. intake charge would seem 'better'. Cooler/denser air should be better but it's all about the law of diminishing returms as far as "how much".