Topic: air cleaner help
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i am having a problem finding an air cleaner that will fit under the hood. i have a 74 454 with an edlebrock performer and a q-jet. is there any chrome air cleaners out there that anyone may have used with a set up similar to mine.i bought the car with a 14 inch chrome one on it but it is a little beat up and would like to replace it, don't know what kind it is. it seems like the air cleaner needs to be 2 1/4 inch or less to fit and it seems like mine has a 1 inch drop??????
thanks for any help. phil

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Frederick, MD - USA
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Vette(s): 1969 convertible L71 427/435 4-speed black interior
Look in a Summit Racing or a Jeg's catalog or their websites...they both carry drop air cleaners in several diameters and depth of drop. That should solve your dilemma.
On top of that Phil, tell Summit or Jegg's what your set up is and they will hook you up in the conversation.
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Willow Grove, PA - USA
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Vette(s): 1974 Stingray Coupe LS4 454 Dark Brown Metallic with Deluxe Saddle interior
good luck, it seems like none have the right amount drop down to fit under the hood. If you find one please let me know as i want to put a performer on my 1974 454 and have yet to find a way to make it work.
I was looking at the 69-71 corvette open air cleaner drop downs as they look like they have a good drop down, then order a 2" high filter...
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Holley makes one that may well work. It's a bonnet with the filter elements are on either side of the carburetor. Not cheap but should work. Summit Racing and Jeg's sell it.
when i come up with one that works i will let you know. thanks everyone for your help. philbshelb 2007-02-01 18:29:50
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Vette(s): 1974 Stingray Coupe LS4 454 Dark Brown Metallic with Deluxe Saddle interior
and I am gonna keep taking measurements and calling tech supports!

Westerly, RI - USA
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Call Edlebrock tech support. They were great helping me. You can buy the part at Summit cheaper. Some of the Edlebrock techs will even tell you that.
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I have a 454 with an Edelbrock Air Gap manifold. I used a standard base with a 2" filter element and a K&N Filter top to make up for the narrow element. This set up works good for me.
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