It is best to eliminate any bends but there are a few systems that do locate the filter in the fenderwell and seem to work pretty well. Do a search here on 'Densecharger' for more info. Some have had issues with the Densecharger while others love it. I tried it and removed it a week later. I had some off idle stumbling that would go away. Try it and see what you think.
I put mine on last week and ti is a different car. She has finally awoken. It is crazy fast now. And all I have is a Stinger Catback and the Densecharger.
I'm not going the crazy route yet. If I do anything thats going to void the warranty I'm going straight to the whipple. I learned that from my previous truck. Why waste time and money. So the Tuner and Densecharger is enough to calm the itch for right now.