Hello, i have only owned my 2000 GSR 4/dr for about 5 days now.
From driving it i know i want more low end power, but over all i am pleased.

For the moment The only modifications i am going to do are to increase the efficiency of the motor. I have bought an msd ignition setup from someone who had a vtec motor previously, i intend on installing headers, and my first modification will be the intake.

OK OK i have seen the multiple threads about short vs cold intake.... but my question is different.

Question1
Can i get the same or better air flow by keeping the stock airbox, installing a k/n filter, then do something like cut out the bottom of the airbox and form my own fiberglass "tunnel ram" that pulls air from a hole in the front bumper cover, or somewhere else perhaps. if neccisary i could also modify or enlarge the tunnel running from the box to the intake.

Question 2
what suggestions would you guys give as to the placement of an intakes "mouth" , the bumper seems logical, but i havn't looked to see if its feasable.
most car designers make the front end bottom side of the car inefficient for air movement so that the cold air is forced through the radiator.(for example most cars have air dams for this pupose) so that makes me wonder if the standard CAI are in the optimal spot. i am simply asking if anyone has encountered better or worse places for the mouth of their cold air intake to be placed for optimal airflow.

thanks in advance.