Quote Originally Posted by elhomero View Post
I'm planning to do something like this but hooking up the cone to the MAF like how Dread mentioned. However my father thinks getting rid out stock box setup is a bad idea. His rationale is that since the cone is open, I risk having more stuff and water getting into it and thus getting a check engine light. He always gives me the reason: "If you lived in Florida I can understand, but not here".

If I can give him a reason besides moar horsepower and getting to enjoy the whine I may be able to sway him. Getting the OK from my dad is a big deal when it comes to cars since he is the one that maintains them in our household.

tell dad the inlet for the stock air box is lower than the cone filter you want to put on, and you could get 1 mpg more. if you drive it nice. my car seems to run smoother with a open cone too.

driving though anything deeper than 6 inches of water you are asking for trouble anyways, the air filter would be my last worry.