As to your first question- I'm not saying that an aftermarket part might not be more effective. Only stating what you would look for in order for that item to enhance performance.
A far as your second question...huh?
I'm just saying that there has to be enough there for a company to make an aftermarket performance part and a market who will buy it for them to even put the time and effort into making it.
There has to be more in it than making some money so if minor changes can achieve similar results what would be the point of making a $600 CAI.
I mean I'm on the fence because up here in Canada the cost for a CAI with shipping is around $800 plus labour which is probably 2hrs @ $150 per hour so another $300 = approx $1100 if my math works lol.
I guess to each their own but if I can slap in a AFE or K&N air filter for $50 and save at least 1k I'm all for it. i just see many say an aftermarket CAI is a waste of money but then others say it isn't so bad.
I guess I'll wait to hear what gains people get from the aftermarket CAI. Aside from the small increase in HP, I'd hope the engine will make much more roar.
The V8's do..SRT/hell cats Chargers, Trackhawks all gain amazing whine noise with aftermarket CAI's.
If only Ford would throw in the V8 5L Coyote again...we can dream right haha.