I just went out and checked mine and it's the same way.. not sure what it's for.

offtopic: where'd you get that tube that's replacing the intake silencer? I've been looking for something like that..


89 Toyota pickup, 4x4, 5spd, 3.0V6
31x10.5 bfg's on 15x8 pacer rims
custom exhaust, k&n air filter