Air cleaner vs hood scoop

[70XR7]

Hey folks,

First off.. I love cars, but I'm definitely technically challenged when it comes to under-the-hood work.
I've recently become motivated to start getting my engine bay up to par. I've been looking around and have found a few dress-up options I think would look great. I found an air cleaner I love, but I just want to clarify that this will work with my scoop.
Currently my scoop is non-functional. It bothers me that it's fake, but I rest a bit easier knowing I bought the car that way. I'd like to make it functional, but every time I've seen one on a Cougar, it's been for a round intake. The cleaner I want is oval.

Here's my car and its scoop, for those who don't know what I'm driving:
Scoop:


Current engine bay:


You'll recognize the scoop type. Similar ones are found on 1st gen Mach 1's.
Now.. with this scoop, I know I won't have a flush ram-air setup with a gasket like they were originally designed to fit, but I don't think there'd be any other issues, would there?
Don't want to sound paranoid, but I'm just wanted to cover all my weak spots before I make the purchase.

Thanks for your input!

Here's what I want to buy:
http://www.mustangsunlimited.com/ite...&CatKey=Cougar

and to match:
http://www2.cougarpartscatalog.com/351cgcvrs.html

[ZR]

Both would be a nice addition, cool way to personalize the look.
On a side note, does look cool as is.

[Stephen06GT]

I'd get somthing like this.

[Intmdtr]

You should start by purchasing some washer fluid....

I think it looks hot as is.....

[ZR]

Custom touch to the current covers, polish then paint between the fins to match the car color.

[tulowd]

only other thing I would add is that turbulent air thru the hoodscoop will need to be straightened out - via a K+N filter and lid.
Of course, that air will only go in if the back of the hood or the cowl has an exit for the air.

My car has a front scoop and 2 openings cut into the rear of the hood so (hot) air can escape. On this week's dyno run, we tested a solid lid against the KN lid using the same 14" KN round base element: the car picked up almost 5 rwhp!

Having said that, air temperature has a lot more effect on power than ram air does; unless you're constantly going into street racing speed zone on the highways. Cold air and straightening the air flow will have a bigger benefit - I would say use a KN element no matter what you do; the scoop is likely useless without some kind of rear exit.

[abeltrame]

Keep what ya got imo

[RedSN]

Another vote for don't mess up a good thing.

[70XR7]

Fair enough... gotta ask though..
What's not to like about them?

[ZR]

For me, if it works why mess with it.
When it was in, once we cleaned up some wire routing etc, took on a whole different kinda look n feel, car is awesome.