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Author:  NewLancerMan [ Fri Mar 17, 2023 10:50 am ]
Post subject:  Air Cleaner - Hood Clearance solutions?
I'm trying to solve a hood clearance issue where my front air cleaner hits. I have 9" air cleaners now that don't match since I needed more drop on the front one. I dont know where I got that 9" half open base, but it just low enough to clear.

SlantSixDan mentioned the 11" aircleaners from 61-69 (without the breather attachment) have more drop, so I could possibly use that as a base and cut it down to fit the 9" top. I think this is only an issue on the 60-62 cars, but figured there are multiple ways to skin this cat.

I'm also trying to add a choke, so didn't want massive drop that might hit the pull off. I'd appreciate any thoughts or different ideas. Thanks!

Current Air Cleaners
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Hood Interference
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Author:  Greg Ondayko [ Fri Mar 17, 2023 3:43 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Air Cleaner - Hood Clearance solutions?
Find the same diameter air filter in 1" to 1/2" shorter height.

You might hafta study some catalogs.

Another option is to gather some 1 bbl bases and carefully cut and reweld them back together with mote filter drop built in.
Author:  Charrlie_S [ Fri Mar 17, 2023 3:49 pm ]
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. I'd appreciate any thoughts or different ideas. Thanks!
Use a 170 engine? it is shorter. :)
Author:  NewLancerMan [ Fri Mar 17, 2023 4:56 pm ]
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Use a 170 engine? it is shorter. :)
You're right Charlie, if I'd only kept that motor it would be no problem ;)
Author:  NewLancerMan [ Fri Mar 17, 2023 5:01 pm ]
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Find the same diameter air filter in 1" to 1/2" shorter height.

You might hafta study some catalogs.
Yep I tried cross referencing Wix's catalog and it looks like the stock dimensions of the Wix 42011puts it at 3" high. They do have a very similar ID/OD one at Wix 46094 which is 2" high. And guess what I have in there right now? the 46094. So apparently I did this originally, and the 2" version is still not quite low enough. I'll keep searching.

Thanks!

MJ
Author:  hyper_pak [ Fri Mar 17, 2023 7:09 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Air Cleaner - Hood Clearance solutions?
I had no clearance with my 170 hyper pak in my 62 Lancer wagon, so I know your frustration.
I found some filters at napa that were a little shorter, so that might be a solution.
Author:  Tim Keith [ Sat Mar 18, 2023 5:58 pm ]
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A remote air cleaner might be created
Author:  kesteb [ Mon Mar 20, 2023 11:55 am ]
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A BFH would work. You even have a line to follow.
Author:  NewLancerMan [ Mon Mar 20, 2023 12:01 pm ]
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A BFH would work. You even have a line to follow.
Hehe, yes the thought crossed my mind. I was seeing if someone smarter than my caveman self had other approaches. I have tried so hard to teach my son to think before he hammers, so figured I should do the same. But that is my fall back.
Author:  SlantSixDan [ Mon Mar 20, 2023 12:40 pm ]
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Well, 'cuz I mean, there's this…!
Author:  Greg Ondayko [ Mon Mar 20, 2023 2:59 pm ]
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Ah yes the old Steve mags Car.. off in Aussieland now.

Dan, is that where your valiant ended up too?
Author:  Greg Ondayko [ Mon Mar 20, 2023 3:06 pm ]
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Here is what I did on my '69 Dart with a 225 Hyperpack..Similar issue to yours except for the choke linkages.

That post is over 10 years old.. good stuff.
Author:  SlantSixDan [ Mon Mar 20, 2023 3:33 pm ]
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Dan, is that where your valiant ended up too?
Yes, my '62 Lancer moved to Australia.
Author:  hyper_pak [ Mon Mar 20, 2023 5:10 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Air Cleaner - Hood Clearance solutions?
68 Superstock Darts and Barracudas used 3/8 K member spacers to mount the engine lower.
If you don't want to caveman it, this might be the answer.
Author:  NewLancerMan [ Tue Mar 21, 2023 8:13 pm ]
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Here is what I did on my '69 Dart with a 225 Hyperpack..Similar issue to yours except for the choke linkages.

That post is over 10 years old.. good stuff.
Thanks Greg, I like the "nobody will ever see it" approach. What did you do to that air cleaner base? Looks like a pie plate so wasn't sure beyond the duct tape that you did ;)
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