Chapper:

Yours is a similar set-up to what i am planning. I am using a Moroso air cleaner (14") diameter. I am figuring at least 1-1/2" clearance on each side to the air pan side/seal side walls. This will allow air all around the air cleaner. The 14” diameter wir filter will clear the inside of the scoop, with around an inch to spare.

I can see that the 16:” diameter is just large enough to hit the scoop.

Thanks everyone for the input and pictures. I am going ahead on construction and will post some pictures of the results.

John