will air filter cover be ok?

[TrannyB]

i have made a air filter cover for my 172 it has an open front and has two ports on theoutside which the to air ducts sit into. will this be ok or is it better to leavce it uncovered advice please thanks.

 

[JONNY172]

pics???

 

[TrannyB]

pics???

just waiting for my camera to charge and i will put some up. it aint quite finished yet needs fully welding and polishing

 

[kully]

If you have a modified air filter (cone ) you will suck in warm air from the engine , defeating the cold air idea , making a cover to avoid this and using the cold air feed (ports) will defo give you better induction than without .

 

[TrannyB]

here is a pic i took it in the dark so aint that good. when it is finished i am getting it polished and ingraved and replacing all black hoses with blue.

 

[JONNY172]

yeah, that looks like it will do the trick for sure!

 

[mini-valver]

Same idea as a maxogen.