When fabricating, inspiration can be drawn from everywhere…
Really, the tube was just fitted to ensure the front of the radiator was placed low enough that the intake can clear over it. Although as goofy as it looks right now, it’s not that far off what I plan to do – going to curve over the top of the radiator, then do a small bend towards the passenger side so the intake is placed in that cool, positive-pressure area ahead of the radiator.