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I really value the looks of what is under the hood of a car like a Cobra. It should look like there was a design made and followed such that the final appearance is a 'finished' look. e.g., wires are grouped together and routed to avoid a cluttered look, the colors of the wires, distributor, alternator, intake, water pump, carb, air filter, etc. are tastefully coordinated so as to not stand out like the colors of a tri-colored flag, the nuts and bolts are secured with no evidence of a wrench having been put on them. You have to appreciate that in ASO544's Backdraft. The photos look just stunning to me.
The turkey pan looks like a quality item and is consistent with the looks of the rest of the engine compartment and I have to believe that it would not look nearly as nice on an engine that wasn't installed at Vintage. I have to give my compliments to Jay and Brian at VMS for staying true to the quality that they produce in their shop.
Nevertheless, I am going to stick with my horsepower robbing oval Cobra air cleaner which is sucking in air that approaches 150 degrees, which I have measured, even though I know a turkey pan would mitigate this condition and give me a few more horses. I am satisfied with my setup every time I lift the hood and look at what Brian has done.
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