You didn't make a point you expressed an opinion that that I disagree with. As I said before the, difference may be so insignificant as to not make a difference but a CAI drawing air from the top of the engine above the radiator will draw warmer air than one drawing air from the lower side of the radiator. The faster air moves across a radiant heat source the less heat it retains, but it doesn't stop retaining heat. If it did, your radiator would no longer provide cooling when you started traveling down the highway.
Also, nearly every manufacture claims their CAI's provide colder air. Your argument that no one here has repeated that claim is completely irrelevant to that fact.
The entire point of my post was to hopefully convince at least one person to reconsider spending hundreds of dollars on a component that accomplishes nothing. You can't even see it until you open your hood and nobody will be impressed. It seems you agree with my point, but like Darksteel165, you are so intent on arguing that you cherry-pick and miss the point entirely.
I'm not "cherry picking". You stated an opinion that I disagreed with, so wanted to make sure others reading didn't actually think the Vararam and RamAir actually draw in warmer air. They don't. The air coming into them is from right behind the grill, in front of the radiator, before any radiant heat would effect it. They would be no more effected by radiator or engine heat than the factory air box and tubing.
And I bought my Vararam specifically for the looks, as I participate in car shows. And it absolutely impresses people. Probably one of the most asked about modifications I have made, at car shows. Especially from the old school Mopar crowd, and other Ram owners.
As for the manufacturers making claims, I already addressed that. If anyone wanders onto any forum or even Facebook group inquiring about them, before buying, they will be told by pretty much everyone that they offer no benefit, other than increase engine noise. That won't keep people from buying them. Just like the TB spacers I mentioned previously.