hi my name is max this is my first post and i just bought a 1996 k1500 silverado. my question is can i take off the air box lid and just have my k&n filter open like that? wouldnt that be better breathing than closed in with a lid? heres some pics
my truck:

my air box with lid on:

with lid off like i would like to have it:

thanks for the help, max
my truck:

my air box with lid on:

with lid off like i would like to have it:

thanks for the help, max