When installing the full length unit, I used both elbow pieces and installed the filter in the "down" position on my 03 GT. I didnt have anything to use to more firmly secure the elbow piece thats attached to the air filter to the elbow piece that attaches to the MAF. The two pieces simply fit together pretty snugly, and the whole unit was pretty solid. My question is, should there be screws connecting the two elbow pieces at the cover plate? Im a little worried I may hit a pothole or something and jar the thing loose. I drove the car around for a bit once I was finished and there were no problems, but I still thought I'd ask just to be sure. Thanks for your help.