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Contrary to popular mythology, the 4.9L/7.5L fresh air intake is…

Contrary to popular mythology, the 4.9L/7.5L fresh air intake is NOT inherently better than the 5.0L/5.8L duct, which is higher (less-likely to ingest water or foliage). It's blocked as much by the grill & headlight as the other design is by the hood, but neither is blocked enough to affect airflow into the engine.
IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it.
Contrary to popular mythology, the 4.9L/7.5L fresh air intake is NOT inherently better than the 5.0L/5.8L duct, which is higher (less-likely to ingest water or foliage). It's blocked as much by the grill & headlight as the other design is by the hood, but neither is blocked enough to affect airflow into the engine. IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it.Original file
Contrary to popular mythology, the 4.9L/7.5L fresh air intake is NOT inherently better than the 5.0L/5.8L duct, which is higher (less-likely to ingest water or foliage). It's blocked as much by the grill & headlight as the other design is by the hood, but neither is blocked enough to affect airflow into the engine.
IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it.

Contrary to popular mythology, the 4.9L/7.5L fresh air intake is NOT inherently better than the 5.0L/5.8L duct, which is higher (less-likely to ingest water or foliage). It's blocked as much by the grill & headlight as the other design is by the hood, but neither is blocked enough to affect airflow into the engine.
IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it.

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