Actually, I'm in the process of doing the same thing. Well on the left side anyway and will be using an air pickup supplied with the kit i've bought on the battery side.
Check out
http://www.ramairbox.com/ They have some good attachments etc you may find usefull.
As for your question, looks like i'm about to find out, The way I see it is if you supply cold air under some sort of pressure it's got to be good? will keep you posted. Thanks.
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1986 Pontiac TransAm - LG4 - Vin H - 5 Speed Manual - Righthand Drive - Performer Intake - Holley 4160 600 - No Cat - no emmission equip.