I understand your side of this according to the IATs, but what about the simple fact that the filter is going to get much more airflow without the hood covering it up?? Thats always what I was wondering. Take the lid off the stock airbox, add a K&N filter to it and whats that do over stock? I cant see why people would debate the temp thing, as you proved. But the fact that the airflow is much better with the hood open is what I always wondered??
That would be fun to try for shits and giggles. You'd have to duct tape the filter to the lid though. If you want to come out to Arrington we can give it a try, with any hood position you want. I should be back there at the end of the month.:beer: