ok se if i can get this to work,

first picture, I test installed the CAI system for trim and fit.

second picture, I found out that a piece of 6" PVC pipe was a "snug" fit for my air cleaner.
I removed the battery tray out of the LH "drivers side" did not have a battery there anyway
cut a 10 inch piece of the PVC at an angle,

3rd and 4th pictures: test fit it and marked the radiator support for trim of obstructing metal careful not to reduce the margin of mounting for the head light.

5th picture: then I installed the PVC with plumbers tape and Painted to cover the white PVC pipe

 

at this point I reinstalled the CAI for a new test fit and check

 

I then held the head light in place and marked it for "restriction removal". Using a 1/2 inch and #/4 inch drill bit drilled a bunch of holes being careful "NOT" to remove any of the support ribs on the front. I then used a jigsaw to trimout the center. Kind of like dot to dot coloring

 

I reinstalled the headlight , took pictures from over, and under the headlight. I am going to insulate the metal tubing as I am getting to much heat transfer. IAT is running arround 125 on a 68 degree day.

this can be done on the right hand side for you Vortec guys. You just have to relocate your battery to the Left Hand side.

 

go here to see the Tuned Port Conversion https://chevroletforum.com/forum/silverado-sierra-fullsize-pick-ups-21/tuned-port-conversion-34221/