This is easy. Insure the two clamps adjustment are side by side. Run about a six inch tie rap from one vertical bolt of the stainless clamp to the other vertical bolt of the second clamp. Pull the cold air box towards you at the same time and it will close the gap all the way. This will insure the gap is closed. The tie rap will not come off. I actually used two tie raps side by side. If you have someone get in your car and hit the throttle in neutral you will see the gap slam shut with the suction of the engine. Once you install the tie raps the car will be much quieter, and no more movement of the FILTOR housing.