Would there be any benefit from mounting a pod like so... ?

http://www.ecn.net.au/~belated/pod1.jpg
http://www.ecn.net.au/~belated/pod2.jpg

If so how much gain? Or would it primarily be sucking in hot air and i'd be better off with a k&n panel filter?

well with the snorkel it would be better than some ive seen, but stilll not really ideal. i think u should buy one of ez boy's pod box, they should be available soon.

I noticed a marginal improvement going from std paper panel filter to pod mounted as pictured. Mostly it was alot more willing to rev once above 3500-4000rpm. The temperature of the air makes a difference to power in my opinion - I'm sure low end response was improved when I fitted CAI piping and mounted the pod low behind the front bumper.

I can't speak for how it compares to a K&N panel filter with either stock air snorkel - or DIY CAI piping to the air box. EZ boy's pod box kit definetly looks promising - I can vouch for the quality of his workmanship, so I'm confident he won't offer the kit to members til he's 100% happy with it.

Can anyone tell me what kind of K&N pod filter that is in the pic in the first post? Like a link to the product number or something? Thanks!

anthony from phillcom sells these, $180

good stuffs :D

i think you should replace the standard filter with a new ryco paper element and leave it be.

cheaper and pods dont actualy make a noticable difference in power to stock engines

So does anyone know what part number that POD filter is??

So does anyone know what part number that POD filter is??

In the 3 Gen FAQ Page, the part number is 57-1500-1.