[arctic-snake]

Hi Red,
I used a formula to calculate the needed total filter area based on engine displacement and maximum operating RPM. My design fell slighltly short of the optimum area recomended because of space constraints and filter availability. The foam is glued in on the sides and bottom. Most of the foam is shielded from the wind force by the aluminum it is adhered to. When the hood is closed the foam is compressed almost to the level of the aluminum. So far I have not experienced any deflection of the foam. As you can see space under the hood is at a premium with the 460. I have not tried other filter elements as they don't appear they would fit. The only problem with comparing this on a dyno is that the dyno would not measure any of the forced air effect this filter may or may not have at speed.