Dyno Science: "CAI" Box vs Open Cone Intake

[matt5112]

Has anyone put the different types of filters and their respective tubing on the bench and flow tested them?..you know like they do heads and superchargers. Wouldn't this put some or all of this controversy to rest?

Must be the same bench, operator, settings etc.

I'm thinking get the best flowing filter/tubing setup (bench tested) and put it where it doesn't get heat soaked. Then tune the damn car. Honestly, I don't even know what the controversy is. Maximum flow at the lowest temperature = maximum power potential...PERIOD!

The data I see here is rather empirical, disregarding many important variables as many of you have previously mentioned.

Like a point of AFR.