45DCOE air cleaner options

[inchoate]

I've got 45DCOEs with 60mm (2.36") ram pipes.  I'm currently running K&N 3 1/2" air cleaners (89mm).  I'm measuring about 7/8" (22mm) between the lid of the air cleaner and the end of the ram pipes.  This strikes me as a little bit tight.  I could switch over to 40mm ram pipes but the 60mm are desirable from a tuning standpoint.  Is it possible to run the 4" K&N air cleaner with clamshells?  It looks like it would clear the fender but I'm not sure I could get the hood on.  I could go with pod filters but to be honest I'm a bit fond of the look of the K&Ns.

 

Any thoughts?

[jbcollier]

Leave the air filters off and go for a spin.  200 more hp?  Do the work and fit a taller filter.  No difference?  Case closed.