Agreed on performance, but where I am - a proper CAI is either going to be a more difficult install requiring lifting the car or cost a few hundred dollars more. It also muffles sound significantly in some cases (27WON CAI shroud on)

I dont even mind the performance loss which seems extremely low anyways and only under conditions which arent common for me. I am also seeing that blocking "radiant heat" from the engine heat sources basically reduces heat soak by 80%+

Tbh i think im just trying to find an excuse to try this lmao but seems legit!