i have the iceman intake...i live in miami where it rains 8 months out of the year...i just got the iceman though, as of right now i have it no the short air b/c it rains every so often now...during the "winter" months ill put back on the CAI and ill be all good..its not "nesessary" for me too have the CAI on everyday...iceman sounds great and it doesnt conduct heat.:thumbup: