Well the winning name entry has been chosen, and from here on out the intake shall be referred to as "Cold Rush". Congrats to Lee B. for submitting the winning name!
As far as updates go, the latest and greatest is pictured below. In theory this should solve the fueling problems and eliminate the reported drive-ability issues related to MAF placement. Measurements are based off of the stock tubular MAF mount section of the stock air box. The MAF mounts in the center of a 6" section of tube... I was hoping to have the first couple prototypes in hand this week, but I'm told I should get them next Tuesday now.
I'm hoping I can hone one out little by little and achieve the desired AFR and retain the drive-ability, and stable MAF readings, so we'll see what happens. The idea is that the silicone intake tube can be split, and either side will slide over this MAF mount up to the stop ring in the center. This will allow the MAF to be mounted in a rigid section of tube that won't flex like just the silicone tube would, yet almost the whole MAF mount piece will be insulated by the silicone tube material and ultimately keep the hot engine compartment air from tampering with the IAT readings.