Another Pod filter post

I bought a pod filter and installed it in what I think is a pretty unique way, however I believe i found the longest thread I have ever read on this Forum about pod filters and I am already regretting it. but everything I have done is pretty reversible. I am attaching a photo I kept the crankcase ventilation and puke tube and attached an old piece off an old filter to the new pod. when you see it, please note I did not drill it I used a punch to make the holes to avoid meatal shavings getting inside the filter. I am attaching a picture to show what it looks like and it fits great in the air box. after reading some and definitely not all of that Marathon pod post, I am thinking it might be a mistake. I did it because i ran the bike without a filter at all once and it seemed like my bike just loved air ran better than it had in a long time, but the other problems cant be overlooked so..... I will probably just change it back if it shows any long term problems.