Removeable as engine trim perhaps?

As I think through Christian and Gary's responses (both excellent) my concern with this crystallized.

What truly is the stock pickup location for a true ram air, outside the car pickup? Like I said, I could argue that the air that ends up in front of my fender well actually starts its journey there from the big air box I built in the snouth of the car (tubes and such being free) because, in reality it does?

If that is what we are saying, then I guess I need to consider that. Building a big air box/scoop in front of the radiator with hoses that lead into the engine bay through the stock fender holes.

Legal?