CAI vs Stock air box with headers??

[bronx79]

does it really make a diff using a CAI vs a stock air box with a MIT tube when running long tube headers?? I feel like a get a ton of noise at times but no go with the K&N... I've read mixed reviews about this before but is there more to it other than personal preference? I feel like the stock air box is more of a "cold air intake" than the K&N. Also i would not be using the "HEMI hat" with the stock box. Ant input on this will help me please.

 

[Hemi450hp]

The MIT is ok as long as you fab up another cold air scoop to bring fresh air to the airbox. Ideally, I would much rather be running a Vararam or S&B, but the MIT along with an extra air scoop coming off the bottom of the stock airbox will work as well.