Ala-xfire, a truly "functional" hood scoop must sit high enough to be above the 2" (give or take) layer of "dead air" that envelopes the car as it's moving through the atmosphere. There are a few notable exceptions, Mid 60's Comet, 68 Hurst Olds, and early "Formula" Firebird hood scoops all sit far enough forward to be more useful.
True, but it would alleviate the "heat soak" we see with the current CAI's employed. This would keep the IAT's closer to ambient, and yes I do realize there is little performance gain, but every little bit helps.
Besides, it would be really neat at car shows to have the hood raised and let everyone see that it was functional.
Just day dreaming, I guess.