sorry David I don't think so - the air intake snorkel is up high, behind
the air grill, also the direction of the air - air enter the air grill, go
to to snorkel then the air filter box and the air speeds depends on the van
speed

On Tue, Oct 28, 2014 at 9:59 AM, David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net> wrote:

> At 11:21 AM 10/28/2014, Dan N wrote:
>
>> yes there's a benefit to remove the plastic plate to get more air though I
>> don't have numbers to prove it - if a plate is beneficial why don't they
>> install one in the driver's side?
>>
>
> I believe the plastic cover is to prevent heated engine-compartment
> air from entering the air intake.
>
> Yours,
> David
>