XR-6T

Hey, Im new to falcon Turbos, previously owning a 94' ED XR6 and im progressively modifying my new BA XR6 turbo.... And recently fitted a bigger front mount intercooler, however I now cannot put the stock air intake nozzel back on.. My mate told me about possibly putting on a pod filter to replace it, but Im a little worried about the po being to close to the engine heat and making it to run like s^%t.. Any help on this would be great Cheers