ok, new engine and intake and everything. one problem. need an extremely low profile air filter, suggestions please? i tried a 9"x2 round, but it barely rubs on right side of hood. tried an 8x12 oval that i offset, but it too rubs a bit. love the 8x12 cause it has cool vette flags on it, but got to keep my hood. i turn to the experts, thanks in advance. oh, had to offset it, cause my intake is 1" off center of hood. dont ask me why it is. i wanted filter to be in the tunnel of hood for clearance.

 

Try one with a dropped-base bottom and a 2 1/4 to 2 3/4" filter

 

i dont think they have a dropped base for a speed demon. i tried the website and could not find one. will try again. those wedge air filters and bases are expensive. i mean, 230 for an air filter. no way. i was thinking of edelbrock triangle, mesh type. but will look for dropped base. .

 

Check Moroso's catalog

 

The drop base will work on the Demon it just requires a little persuasion with a 8lb ball-peen hammer.

 

cheeese.. that didn't work for me..

 

That doesn't look like a drop base

 

This mite work



Precisely machined to fit Holley 4 barrell carburetor designed for low hood clearance application with optimum air flow. Sits only 2-3/4" from neck to top of air cleaner nuts with 2" K&N element. Highly polished billet aluminum base and top measures 17"x9-1/4". Perfect for Cobras and Corvettes.

 

The drop base I have pictured is the correct 66 L79 drop base air cleaner bottom.


I've used the drop base on a Holley, Edelbrock and now a BG Speed Demon.. They've all fit under the drop base air cleaner bottom. Dave

 

Nice Car, Nice engine bay..

The Rube Goldberg Fuel line is an engine bay fire waiting to happen I would loose it and get your trusty tubeing bender out ASAP

Best Regards
SteveZ

 

Steve,
Thanks for the feedback. Already have a hard line for the fuel. This pic was from late last year. Just joking about the air filter using a drop base. I have a BB hood so it all fits.

Thanks

 

thanks. will try the hammer route. some nice pics there. very nice. i tried to call bg about demon air filter, but no response. i was thinking they would make something. alas, i think not, the hammer is coming out. my pop always said you can fix anything with a hammer. guess he was correct. bigger problem, bigger hammer.....

 

The stock 66 big/block air cleaner has quite a drop base....have used with Wieland high rise alum intake manifiold, w 3" K&N air filter on my 427...clears by abou 1/4" with stock 66 BB hood.... currently Holley 780 CFM, but have also used ,, Holley 750 double pumper ( but had to dimple base for rear acelerater pump) & speedeamon has also cleared.............again with stock 66 BB hood.... Note the Ford tool (hammer) sometimes helps...the Dog