Well I am going to install a SDD to my system.
I have a Grizzly 2 hp running 220volt
Wynn filter 35a I think it is
I have a height issue in my basement shop and only have 7' ceilings so I need to keep it as short as I can.
Here is a "rough" drawing of my two thoughts.



I assume option #1 would be the best performer. If I can get it to fit my ceiling height.

My concerns/questions I have with option #1

Can I close the top off with plywood ?
Do I need an open end on my filter ? Right now my filter is closed on the end.
I don't think it would be a very good idea to cut the end open.

Option #2

Do I need the plastic bag under the filter ?
Can I downsize it to 1/2 is original size ?
Is the 5" hard pipe going to kill the performance ?

I have been searching this upgrade so much I'm about burnt out on it. I know there have been thousands of threads about this but seems everyone is different....but trying to achieve the same performance.

Thanks for your time and suggestions ( if you have the patience to answer another "SDD" thread)

Mike