I have a drilled air box and an extra inlet pipe.On my tuned 20vt. I seem to remember my tuner saying I might gain 5 or 10 hp if I change to a cone filter etc. Others on here should know more about than me though.
There was a time when I used to think that if you sorted out a better flow of induction, this would make good gains. This is not the case. Others on here have tested various options & bottom line is it makes no real difference, just messing around with the air flow.
I seem to recall Flea saying that there was no measurable difference between the factory airbox and a pod filter but I can't remember for what power level.
K&N filter did make a difference on my 20V N/A VIS.
I bought my VIS with a K&N but read an article saying your insurance company should be told as its a modification C.I.S insurance underwriter said they will not insure it with a K&N filter so put original airbox back