John Scott Posted September 22, 2002 Share Posted September 22, 2002 AHHHH!Search is not working. Can't remember what combo works with the Victor Jr. Lowest I can find is K&N model which is 1.25" below carb flange. Not sure weather to get the 4" or 3" element. What fits?? I'm down to the air cleaner and wires. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C Posted September 22, 2002 Share Posted September 22, 2002 Go to ebay and do a search. Buy a reproduction air cleaner for a 67-69 Z/28 or a Big Block Corvette with a Holley carb. This air cleaner has a 2 1/8" drop. The ONLY drawback is the price. The reproduction base is about $50 pick and choose a matching top for your valve covers, and the complete setup is about $90. Ricks First Gen., Classic Camaro, Year One, Ecklers all have this assembly at varying prices. Compared to the aftermarket assemblies, much better made and MUCH lower. The base is the same drop that my cowl induction air cleaner has on my '69 Camaro as well, so if you were putting a scooped hood on your car, you could enclose the scoop with a pan and used the cowl induction setup. Here is a link to a complete assembly as well as just a base, good prices if you can get it for that: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1862237925 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1862243735 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted September 22, 2002 Share Posted September 22, 2002 Yeah I was sort of shocked by what they get for even one from a junkyard at a chevy only wrecker (which I admit is pretty pricey). They get about a 100 bucks for a complete drop base stock air cleaner with the vacuum door in it! I'll need to get one if I'm going to smog my car here in AZ probably (at least to give a appearance of stock, I'm going to try and stick with my weiand stealth and holley carb). Anyway, they sure aren't giving them away.. Regards, Lone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Scott Posted September 22, 2002 Author Share Posted September 22, 2002 Thanks Mike. Sheesh, as low as that base is, how would the linkage, throttle cable work on the Holley, or Demon in my case, work? Seems like it would have to tunnel under the base. I like the drop and really don't want to alter the stock hood. Anyone have a measurement from top of carb flange to hood? John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Scott Posted October 5, 2002 Author Share Posted October 5, 2002 Mike, THANKS! Its these little tips that make this site worth a million. I owe you one! I wouldn't have believed the Victor Jr would fit. Ricks first gen shipped the cleaner base. A little trimming to sit on my carb (notched for q-jet(?) and it works well enough for a 4" cleaner with no problem. Amazing! Anyone with compromised hood clearance needs this base! John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C Posted October 5, 2002 Share Posted October 5, 2002 Glad it worked out. I highly recommend this piece to lots of people, but most shy away from the price. The base costs as much as a complete aftermarket air cleaner, but hey, get what you pay for! I like Rick's, too. My only complaint is they don't send me a new catalog every year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.