With that inlet turned sideways I understand that it will decrease the change of water/dirt/mud going into the air filter...


How much water/dirt/mud would really get into your filter if it was facing the front? I.E. Durning heavy rain, snow, hitting mud puddles, etc

Im pretty sure facing foward would increase cold air flow by a lot

 

Strange question, why don't you buy a CAI ?

 

Just having the intake outside will improve the cold air being injested, not sure there would be much of a benefit from the "ram air" effect of facing it forward.

 

He has one, check sig.