i gave my Savage pretty much the same basic
treatment that you give your Hawks, Storms, Ghosts, etc.
I drilled out the exhaust for a little more volume and rpm. Six 1/4" holes in the rear plate.
-The air box door came off, but the filter is still hidden and protected by the side panel.
-lastly, I jetted up from 145 to 150 main.
The air box mod made the most noticeable difference. It made the engine noise much deeper.