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I have the AirAide. I bought it a few weeks after I purchased the D, so I can't remember what I paid for it. The only drawback is that it uses the stock tubing. Not sure how much of a difference another intake tube would make. I like it and don't remember it being too much...
I went with the AFE for several reasons; larger inlet tube, fit and finish of the inlet tube to the airbox, reuse of the factory air intake scoop and the filter type not having to re-oil as this can be a warranty issue if the dealer suspects to much oil used on the filter.
Just put in a MOPAR CAI today. I have a plan for the gaping hole that is left after removing the stock air inlet box.
The Jeep GC SRT8 has a blocker plate that goes into this location. It comes in on Tuesday, $9.00 part, and I am going to have to cut a piece off of it where the angled piece sticks out on the front left with the foam on top. On the JGC the blocker sits behind this, ours is designed different. Other than that it is pretty much the same.
I will post back up the results, good or bad. It should look like it is factory when I am done and not leave a silly looking hole with the weather stripping just flapping around.