My car is running full stock standard 98 ADM WRX running gear. Previous owner of the engine decided to fit a pod filter. Rather than buying an adapter, he hacksawed the end of the AFM where it normally attaches to the air box.
The AFM on my car is this one,




I just picked up an airbox assembly of a JDM 97 STI. The AFM attached to it is this one,



It plugs in fine, just wanted to know if there is likely to be any adverse effects if I fit this? I want to get rid of the pod as I believe it is just sucking hot air from the engine bay.
Whilst I am at it, K & N panel filter, oiled or not? Has one in the air box, if its oiled I might chuck it.