i prefer the aem short pipe intake (the torque pipe)

it may be more subject to warm engine air
but it develops more torque
and i think torque is more important in a race than HP

i have had both a CAI and a short pipe
and i noticed a big difference in throttle response, top end, launch, etc.

imo the CAI is only useful for adding like 3mph to your top speed.

the differences in throttle response are like night and day between the 2 intakes, the CAI has an extra 18 inches to 2 feet of length and on a NA motor that adds noticable restriction.

like i said ive tested both and settled on the short ram pipe over the CAI.

the CAI is only better for above 70mph, and the difference is almost invisible. however the quickness and extra torque you get with the short pipe is very dramatic.

my2sens

~boom