You don't "need" a cold air intake

I don’t have a comparison dyno to show that they work, but I spool almost instantly, and i make power to 6500 rpm. I don’t ever fall on my face up top. I have the Crane 14’s, I would recommend the Crane 18’s or the BC stage 2 or stage 3 cams. They require more valvetrain upgrade, but provide more results.