but the way your talking i just think your thinking hey this is likke a lil turbo the faster i go the air will force its way up there more power...but all you need to do is make the airAROUND the filter cooler so even if it is not connected like your then it is safer..but im not saying put a whole pillow in there just something to block water and such from gather easy and finding its way up...how do you think a snowblower works it grinds up the snow infront sucks it up thru a airduct and blows it away in not saying your intake has max suck cause your airfilter is in the middle but yes water can find its way up..imnot saying no 10mins drive in the rain im talking 70mph i75 drive with cars and trucks in front just blanketing your car with water..it is a good idea in your head but not needed or they makers would have thought about