BillZ260 Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 I've read just about every single thread on V8 air cleaners. Alot of them USED to have picture links, and Ebay links but they are almost all outdated. Most of this is just a rant because I'm a bone head, read on... I've got the Eddy 600 with electric choke, easy to tune, maintain, but a PITA to find a dropped base air cleaner that will work in the stock Z hood and get a 2-1/2 preferably 3" filter in there. If I don't NEED 3" that's fine, I just don't want to choke the motor at higher revs. I have just over 3" total distance from the top of the carb to the hood, which should allow me to use the 7/8's drop. I've been reading and reading and from what I can tell the 7/8" drop base that K&N will fit but for 22 plus shipping, I wanted to find something cheaper right? Last night, I stopped by a couple of parts stores on the way home hoping one of them would have the K&N pc. NO GO. Pep Boys did have a Spectre 14" unit for 30 bucks, so I grabbed it. It's 1-3/4" drop and it has several issues with it. 1. 14" the (the standard of all air cleaners) hits my freaking dizzy! 2. the bump out isn't QUITE big enough to clear that electric choke 3. also hits the banjo fuel fitting 4. Has a HUGE hole in it now I thought I could OCC this thing into shape with some gentle pursueding and a hammer, which turned into a small tear, then turned into a huge hole, and like 2 hours plus thinking I could fab some patch panell solution WRONG! So as of right now, I have a $30 piece of tin JUNK that, even if I do manage to seal up, won't really fit anyway! I should have left it alone, returned it and ordered the K&N pc, BUT the 14" is really much to close to the dizzy. It's rubbing the Number 1 Boot. Is any one using the Eddy 1002 triangle aircleaner? I used to have one way back, the only downside I remember is any backfires toasts the element. I have a Moroso 11-1/2" (or so) air cleaner, but the base is raised and I'd have to go w/ a 2" filter, is that enough air? I know the 2" will fit so I can go with that. I did read on K&N's website that at 6000RPM my motor needs enough CFM to require a 2-3/4" filter, any thouhgts on that? Terry, I guess I'm back into whore mode... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillZ260 Posted February 12, 2008 Author Share Posted February 12, 2008 Found this article in carcraft... http://64.233.167.104/search?q=cache:xclMlSPuF_YJ:www.carcraft.com/techarticles/air_cleaner_comparison/index.html+%22Air+Cleaner+Comparo%22&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=1&gl=us Basically it tested a bunch of K&N filters from a tiny one to a huge one and they all dyno'd w/ in 1% of each other. SO, K&N has a 11.5" Round 2.375" tall unit that should fit with my Moroso Air cleaner. I am going to double check hood clearance tonight with 2+ inches adn order my filter. Thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillZ260 Posted February 13, 2008 Author Share Posted February 13, 2008 I had an epiphany on the way home from work, DUCT TAPE. The hole I cut out got several swathes of black duct tape on each side, you can't even see it when it's all together. So that will hold me till I get enough other things I need to combine shipping. I think I was mostly upset at my self for first ruining the cleaner, making it non-returnable, then for not being able to fix it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyvette Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 http://www.ramairbox.com/ http://www.ramairbox.com/bases.html these guys sell a wide sellection and many are FIBERGLASS that allows you to MODIFY them and REPAIR them fairly easily with FIBERGLASS mat and GELL or ALUMINUM which can easily be cut and tig welded or even epoxied back into a usefull functioning unit to match your exact application Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 The Edelbrock triangle tends to backfire and catch fire... Most of these are not cheap, but they are quite a bit more low profile than the aftermarket ones. The first here is the cheapest. The repro 67-69 Z/28 air cleaner is just about the lowest base you can get. While it works great on a Holley, not sure on clearance with a Carter/Weber/Edelbrock. You can buy just the base or a complete assembly. I think the base is $49 and you can add your top? http://www.rickscamaros.com/product.asp?pf%5Fid=EP%2D116&dept%5Fid=3152 How about a 67-69 cowl indudction air cleaner and put a real cowl induction scoop on? Another neat choice would be a 70-72 Z/28 dual snorkel intake, but they are steep like the cowl induction setup. http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb.dll?parta~dyndetail~Z5Z5Z50000136b~Z5Z5Z5AANPT~P204.95~~~~S2AV1242T371145113116e~Z5Z5Z5~Z5Z5Z50000136b The real deal would be a 67 cowl plenum setup, but repros run just under $1000, but you could build your own. http://taperfresto.com/cowl_plenum_a_c.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt1 Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 The lowest profile one I have found is one of the ram air box spun aluminum jobs. I run a 4"x14" with a eddy rpm air gap and a stock hood. I'm using a Holley, I don't know if it will fit an eddy or not. http://www.ramairbox.com/bases.html Pretty sure I've got the Part # 14AL/DBase1.5 . jt Edit: If you want one of the Eddy triangular foam ones, I've got one I'll sell you for like $15 shipped or something like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillZ260 Posted February 17, 2008 Author Share Posted February 17, 2008 I actually had a RAM airbox for about a year or so then sold it BACK to Mikelly. I did email them. I asked which of their bases fit my carb w/ the electric choke, no response as of yet. What I have on now will work for now. I absolutely HATE the 14" Chrome disk sitting on top of my motor, it looks horrible! I dig my SS Moroso 11" unit, it's a bit more industrial looking. I'll be sure to post my solution when I figure it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest iaqdix Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 A single thread on V8 air cleaners... Where is that guys???do you have the kink?? i'm just pretty curious on it... _________________ Trion Air Bear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Scott Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Sorry didn't see Mike C's post. Early here, no coffee yet. I second the recommedation This is the lowest I've ever seen for Holley carb. Vic Jr w/4" cleaner, close hood. Currently running 1/2" spacer and 3.5 X 14, no problem. I cut off vent tube and sealed hole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillZ260 Posted March 27, 2009 Author Share Posted March 27, 2009 Well, last year i went with the duct tape solution which has worked out OK but it's not perfect by any means. Still looking for a satisfactory Edelbrock solution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pparaska Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Sorry didn't see Mike C's post. Early here, no coffee yet. I second the recommedation This is the lowest I've ever seen for Holley carb. Vic Jr w/4" cleaner, close hood. Currently running 1/2" spacer and 3.5 X 14, no problem. I cut off vent tube and sealed hole. Here is the link: http://www.rickscamaros.com/product.asp?pf%5Fid=EP%2D102&dept%5Fid=3152 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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