so for the air filter would it be best just to swap the standard paper filter for a cotton panel filter?



I am aiming for a complete package one day but its affording it Thats the issue. What im after is what do i need to get done now in order to work on stuff later. If for example (and i know this is not the whole picture but its only an example) i wanted a turbo fitted i know i need to sort the exhaust, compression ratios and cooling, but i cant afford that all now. So ill get the exhaust sorted. And in 6 months the cooling. And then later the rest.
I get what you mean about the cone filter as it would sit in the middle of the engine with no air getting to it. I know this may sound stupid but as i said im a total newby when it comes to cars. Would a scoop on the bonnet get the required air to it?