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Old 09-05-2018, 11:29 AM
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LS3 Swapped 1959 C1 Corvette
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Cruzer’s Customs shows how to build a tasteful restomod, LS swap and all.


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Question? I've seen numerous engines recently with these injectors fitted to them and no air cleaners. I'm very old school and running even a carbureted engine without air cleaner can create issues. Do people really run these with no cleaners or is this car just for show? What am I missing.

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I run these. They keep large insects and small animals from hanging up the throttle blades.

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Yeah. Running without filters will lead to worn cylinder walls sooner rather than later, from the ingested grit. But if you can hone/rebuild engines, it's not a huge deal.
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Maybe it's just the lighting in the last picture, but the interior seems mismatched. Pretty car though.

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Question? I've seen numerous engines recently with these injectors fitted to them and no air cleaners. I'm very old school and running even a carbureted engine without air cleaner can create issues. Do people really run these with no cleaners or is this car just for show? What am I missing.

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Most put filters on them when they drive, take them off for show.
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I like the color and stance. Nice car. But why is the rear view mirror upside down?

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