just some thoughts on the cone filter type intakes, general ofcourse, as i havent tried one on a vx, but heres why..
.. in order to be effective, i think theyd need to be down pretty low, but youd not only be constanly changing filters (as above) , but also run the risk of hydrolocking your engine if you happen to hit a deep flooded road section. granted in the vx its gotta be pretty deep to risk that, but still..its 4x4, you never know. I have one in my 94 probe, if i were keeping it, id find a stock airbox.. im convinced its screwing up the engine management system,, not bad, but just enough to annoy me..im particular about the little things..

i was surprized so see the gas milage loss, thats a biggie there..
for me, i just decided to stick with the stock airbox, and picked up a K&N perfomance filter.. my vx feels slightly "crisper" and responsive now.. and im getting 360 miles to a tank with mixed driving, a/c on most of the time, and usually fill up with five or six gallons still in the tank.. not bad eh?

I do think the powervault muffler is in my near future though, as soon as actually install the rest of the stuff ive bought so far...