Bill,
Thanks for that great post. I couldn't have said it better if I knew all the details (or how).
My point was not to promote Banks (I've always known Ram Air is basically a marketing term). My college thermofluid dynamics class taught me that.
My point was to debunk the COLD air intake marketing hype. Hence, like you, I suggested the Gotts mod and pocket the $250-350 an intake will cost.
Unfortunately Truckin', Two Guys Garage, Power Block, etc. keep promoting how much we need to let our trucks breathe better.
And we have just the product for you...