As far as the intake, it would be built to put the cone filter into the forward most corner that the airbox came out of. Perhaps there would be a way to channel cooler air flow in that area/direction.

I assume from other hot shots it would certainly look awesome, and sound great!!

I'm not interested in pvc'ing a jurry rigged cold air intake placing the filter somewhere else for two reasons,
1) it would probably NOT look too pretty under the hood!!!
2) I believe you would have to worry about driving in wet or real dusty conditions with that cold intake filter sitting in a vunerable spot. I've read the aftermarket sites that warn not to use their coldbox in the fender filter under adverse weather/dust /offroad conditions.....I assume these are meant for street racing!

These hot shot intakes are one piece mandrel bent/formed metal and either chromed or ceramic coated....and .....look awesome!!

What would you like to see under your hood?
This (toyota tacoma one) http://www.hotshot.com/intakes/TY4021.htm
Or homemade pvc?
I rest my case!!!