Trouble with the tall or short Drag pak intake is that you need to fit a scoop or run an exposed air cleaner - and you have to face carving your pride and joy up.
The Modman still has a better rep than either the IV or the MP intakes....and some guys on Moparts are finding the SB and RB versions are making better peak HP #s than their M1s.
I agree they aren't perfect - but atm if you want to run a factory hood...they're as good as you're gonna get :)