I could be wrong, but I think the "football" cover on the 07 and 08 SEUC's are the same. I've got the SE filter under my cover and there were no issues with it. This could be another case of a dealer not necessarily being wrong, but mis-informed about the fitment.
08 SERK with RH TD, Stage I A/c and SERT. The dealer told me the old cover does fit, but when I checked it later, I noticed that the rubber gasket on the filter was pushed in on top and the bottom. The cover is wide enough but not tall enough for round filter.
Mods were done at delivery. Runs cool and will do 1000 mile service on Thursday, Dyno on Friday. I don't trust Sync3 during the Dyno at very high RPM, I will be putting in AMSOil in engine, tran. and chain. The only problem so far was with speedo that was changed.
Getting AK-20 and Biyubos
110" with ETC and ABS rocks.