Well for starters, the short ram is a lot easier to install as it doesn't require removal of the front bumper like the cold air would. Also, the power gains from the cold air are not significantly more than the short ram if much at all. I installed the Injen short ram intake myself in 30mins tops and I'm not an experienced car mechanic in the slightest bit so I can safely say the difficulty level is pretty low. Short ram also costs less...