You are totally correcta filter does only cost 60.00 However how much do there intakes cost. Some applications cost as much as my system does, and they are only a single chambered systems. Mine Twice the metal, twice the time, and for me, twice the money to produce. This isn't my first intake system I've built. I'v built fot Fords,Chevy's, Dodge,& BMW'S. You don't have to buy anything from me, because not only does it work for the Crossfire, but also for the Mercedes. Tell me were there is a mod to be done for that car that is as good as that for 500.00, even a chip for the car is still 700-800.00 bucks. Dan I'm sorry dude, there are no freebiees, because like you said I'm not K&N.