I don't recall a single instance on this forum when someone was running an aftermarket/custom CAI behind the grille, and hydrolocked the motor. Not once. I've gone through high-pressure carwashes with mine, downpours, etc and not once hiccup.

FEAR = false evidence appearing real.

But if you're willing to suck in hotter air to avoid a problem that has never happened, go for it. Again, what do we know?

Personally I don't care if the intake was free. As Anthony said, he found his NW on Craiglist for $30. And he used that intake to run 11.8.

Also worth noting that Needswings started with the SRT-4/SRT-6 crowd, and eventually spread into the AMG market. Not the other way around.

I also hate to break this to ya, Miata, but the filter on the turbo kit is going to be waaaaay outside the sanctuary of the engine bay... Last revision we were told, it's going to be under the car!! Now that's some cold air bubba