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With the K&N:

2.51
2.49

With the SVT airbox:

2.41
2.44
2.46

I launched the same way each time, since it's an automatic. Stood on the brake, stood on the gas, let go of the brake. My theory is that idling in the staging lanes fills the engine bay with hot air, causing the car to struggle more coming off the line with the open K&N.