Thank you John! you hit the nail on the head!
The original poster asked for recommendations on how to " to bring in fresh air that is filtered." He said NOTHING about a "ram air effect" yet the immediate response is that " both the small and 'elephant-ear' side scoops are only cosmetic ". I say that getting air to the engine from the 1/4 window area is better than getting air from under the car which has been heated by the radiator , front brakes, coolant tubes, exhaust headers and the 180deg engine before making it's way into the air cleaner even if there is no " ram air" effect at all.
Ron