Air filter + induction pipe

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Hey guys/ girls

Today bored at work i was searching through google images and i came across these two pics from what looks like a ford fiesta in europe !!!

Do you guys recon this would be healthy for the enigine ? (i dont think it is a good idea) as the air filter is located at the back were the mainifold is im sure the air would be extreamly hotter at the back then the front i no there is a heat shield and a pipe connected from the stock air flow hole to the filter but seriously what do you guys recon?

good idea or bad idea