dsommer Posted December 24, 2004 Share Posted December 24, 2004 Just noticed a slight "ding" in my hood from the air filter hold down (grrrr) and was wondering what folks are doing for air filteration on CARBED SBC/SBF Z's My set up is JTR with 350, Edelbrock Performer RPM and Edelbrock 750 carb and a oval billet air filter. It barely taps the underside of the hood but has created a ding. Good thing I have't painted the car yet or I'd be PO'd. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueovalz Posted December 24, 2004 Share Posted December 24, 2004 I was running into the same problem as well. To solve this issue (not a direct answer to your problem) I fabricated a filter holder out of fiberglass that conformed around the carb and hood underside enough that a 3" (by 14" K&N) filter will fit into the fiberglass holder. The odd teardrop shape you see here is only due to the fact that the filter must fit between the strut tower bracing "V" going to the firewall, but the jest of the pieces were to allow a reasonably tall element to be fitted under the hood without rubbing it. As you can see, the front of the holder drops down so that the element surrounds the front carb bowl, which was necessary due to the hood sloping downward as it went forward. The wing nut holding all these pieces together (lower piece/element/upper piece) resides in a deep divot centered over the carb stud, thus it (and the stud) protrudes no higher than the element's cover plate. I know, the first question is "how can this hold up to the under hood temperatures?" It does get a tiny bit more flexible at normal engine operating temperatures, but that's about it. It has held up fine for the 10 odd years I've used it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
260DET Posted December 24, 2004 Share Posted December 24, 2004 Yours would be fairly far back from the front wouldn't it? The carb/filter that is. If so it may well be in the low pressure are over the bonnet, where air will go out rather than in. Of course you could fit a really high profile bonnet scoop that would bring air in. Up to you how you want to style your car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillZ260 Posted December 28, 2004 Share Posted December 28, 2004 You could go to the the yard and get one of those volvo intake inlet tubes. Looks like the peice that comes with a carb or TB supercharger set up. There are some posts somewere discussing that they cover the carb. THen you could remote mount another cone type air filter. Just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted December 30, 2004 Share Posted December 30, 2004 Mine are more exhaust ducts than scoops...tried to take a picture but there were too many people walking around... Owen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim240z Posted December 30, 2004 Share Posted December 30, 2004 Mine are more exhaust ducts than scoops...tried to take a picture but there were too many people walking around... Owen That is a disgusting show of gratuitous T and A...terrible!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ON3GO Posted December 30, 2004 Share Posted December 30, 2004 Mine are more exhaust ducts than scoops...tried to take a picture but there were too many people walking around... Owen HHAHAHHAHAHA best post ever and such a sweet hood. mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted December 30, 2004 Share Posted December 30, 2004 That is a disgusting show of gratuitous T and A...terrible!! My T&A pics vs your Tee - Vee pics! I think the picture shows the bulges quite well...ahem! Stick to the topic please! Owen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quicker240 Posted December 30, 2004 Share Posted December 30, 2004 I like the front end treatment,fits the curves of the body well.Seems well constructed and functional under harsh treatment.......wait a minute...what was I talking about again?......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted December 31, 2004 Share Posted December 31, 2004 Ha ha ha! Good one! Owen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RickZ Posted January 3, 2005 Share Posted January 3, 2005 On my 72 240 with a 400SB, I ran into the same problem. I made two plates 3/16th inches thick and put them between the frame and the lower engine cradle to drop the engine height. I had no problems and was very happy with the results. I took the bolts out of one side then loosened the other side so I could slide the plate in place and then repeted it for the plate on the other side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nismo280zEd Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 Defintaly like the curves on the hood, I mean girl, wait... I mean.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 305240 Posted January 8, 2005 Share Posted January 8, 2005 I ran into the same problem with my SBF. I attempted to use the stock twin snorkle air filter, but the hood wouldn't close. I found that a 2"x14" aftermarket chrome filter fit with no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest magnadyne Posted January 8, 2005 Share Posted January 8, 2005 Mine are more exhaust ducts than scoops...tried to take a picture but there were too many people walking around... Owen Is there a hood scoop in this pic??? I'm not seeing it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueovalz Posted January 8, 2005 Share Posted January 8, 2005 Did someone mention "attitude?". Oops....wrong string! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240Z2NV Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 How much for 'd little girl ? Me likey the 'belly bling'.........jk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CableSrv Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 owen are those custom vents ? or are they fiberglass inlay that you bought from somewhere ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted January 13, 2005 Share Posted January 13, 2005 How much for 'd little girl ? Me likey the 'belly bling'.........jk I was gonna ask but thought better of it:-) Owen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted January 13, 2005 Share Posted January 13, 2005 owen are those custom vents ? or are they fiberglass inlay that you bought from somewhere ? Yes, they are custom. I know some places make them but couldn't find ones that I liked. http://www.v8zcar.com/s30z/aero-hood-pt1.htm There's 3 or so pages. Owen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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