I see people changing back to stock intakes. My next step was intake and exhuast. What do ya think? Stock better?

Has the issue been the box,element or both??

Unless you're going over 500hp, I wouldnt bother replacing it. I did and wish I hadn't wasted the money. But, yes, I still use the aftermarket one. Use the $ elsewhere...there are PLENTY of places. ;)

I was, of course, speaking of the intake. Exhaust would be a good place to put some $.