That sure looks like it provides a nice big gulp of cool air. It also looks like you have a little over an inch clearance than I do with my current setup. My hood would hit with filters that tall. I sure would like a 3" filter with the same setup I currently have though ...
Anyway, I'm well into the triple digits before it become a horsepower robbing deterrence.
Those M/T drag radials sure do hook well when it's 90 degrees outside
Sorry for the side track El... back to regular programmed carb questions.