well, i am not the type of guy that goes around snatchin my hood open every time i park the car, so no one ever really sees it. plus i cant see it while i am drivin. if it does the same job as a 300 dollar iceman, i will go with the 3.0 for the 30 bucks it cost for the filter and clamps, seein as how the fat girl at the JY musta liked me since she didnt charge me for the intake. so, to each their own! but if i can get the same results for less money, thats the route for me. thanks again for all the compliments guys.