deruvian, I thought about the 'gap' last night and decided to modify the upper part of my intake resonator with a saw inorder to prevent any hot engine air from entering into my intake tract...
The modified IR is only 5 inches long and weighs approx 6 ounces...
It might be hard to see from the third pic, but I cut the plastic piping in such a way that an 'oval face' is pointing in the direction of the airflow...
The induction sound has been reduced slightly at lower rpms, but everything still comes to life above 3000rpms!
I kinda like this modified set-up better as it'll smoothen out the airflow going into my intake box, without any apparent restriction...
I love my SVX!!!
-Chike