i was actually looking into the 2300 series, here is where i was looking, and it looks like the AX series is the one that would be best suited, as the inlet is opposite the snout, while the AR has a top mount. that also is interesting though, as if you got the top mount, you could hook up a ram air setup that wouldn't have any bends in the intake system, only problem is the maf sensor, but something could be fabricated.
i've done a lot of thinking on this, and i've also wondered if the rotors could be swapped out of the 1600 and into the m62! i know that the lysholm blowers are now owned/made by eaton, so i've been thinking the casings are the same, or very similar, as you stated with similar mounting points, so i figure if you found the blower to be a direct swap, then you found the blower with the swappable rotors, and that could be cheaper than buying the whole unit, and have the stock look!
i am very interested in what you find out about which blower has the direct mounting points, please let me know if you find one!
i've done a lot of thinking on this, and i've also wondered if the rotors could be swapped out of the 1600 and into the m62! i know that the lysholm blowers are now owned/made by eaton, so i've been thinking the casings are the same, or very similar, as you stated with similar mounting points, so i figure if you found the blower to be a direct swap, then you found the blower with the swappable rotors, and that could be cheaper than buying the whole unit, and have the stock look!
i am very interested in what you find out about which blower has the direct mounting points, please let me know if you find one!