M8 Boondocker Turbo Air intake in DEEP POW!!

has anyone relocated the air intake outside the hood?...what was noticed in very deep POW?....im not doing the cutler cold air intake this year as the fab work and down time is more then i can handle during the season

also, who has removed the intercooler?....what was noticed

Please, only replies from those who has does this.....i already know what most will say, jsut looking for more advice, the more the better:beer;