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How much does this modification help? There is no air funnel like the stock version. It seems easy enough.
You have most definately lost hp from what a stock air box, K&N filter and Z-tube would give you. Without the heat shield, it makes it worse.
I would suggest a Stillen air box or one of the true CAI's on the market.