71 BB Air Cleaner
Safety Car
Joined: Jan 2001
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From: South Central Louisiana
St. Jude Contributor
Re: 71 BB Air Cleaner (71DropTop)
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2001
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From: Dyersburg TN
Re: 71 BB Air Cleaner (71DropTop)
Check out this web site, I'm trying to get these guys to build me a fresh air supply for my BB. http://WWW.ramairbox.com 
Drifting
Joined: Feb 1999
Posts: 1,351
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From: Fremont, CA, USA
Re: 71 BB Air Cleaner (71DropTop)
An open element air cleaner, like the one used on 71 LT-1s and LS-6s, will flow more air than your current dual snorkel unit. These "drop-down" type air cleaners are GM-discontinued but I think that reproductions are now finally starting to "hit the market". Using one of these air cleaners with a K&N element will boost air flow even more, but will require a lot more maintenence if filtering efficiency is to remain up to snuff.
If you use the K&N replacement for the stock AC-212 CW element size, it will fit under your hood.
One thing to keep in mind, though, is this: if you have to undergo emissions inspections in your area, you will need to save the dual snorkel, closed element air cleaner and reinstall it on the car at inspection time. Replacing a closed element with an open element is usually emissions-illegal.
If you use the K&N replacement for the stock AC-212 CW element size, it will fit under your hood.
One thing to keep in mind, though, is this: if you have to undergo emissions inspections in your area, you will need to save the dual snorkel, closed element air cleaner and reinstall it on the car at inspection time. Replacing a closed element with an open element is usually emissions-illegal.
Advanced
Joined: Feb 2000
Posts: 90
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From: livonia, mi, usa mi
Re: 71 BB Air Cleaner (Joe Lucia)
Nohperformance is on ebay everday and sells the complete base and nice repro chome top for about $70. Buy the K&n like joe says and you will feel the difference the first time you let it ripp. Punch in 70 corvette air cleaner on ebay>
Racer
Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 324
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From: Knoxville, Tennessee
Re: 71 BB Air Cleaner (71DropTop)
email this guy who sells repro lt-1 air cleaners on ebay:
vetttttte@aol.com
just put one on my 71 BB, a nice piece for the money. I threw him $75 and he shipped one to my door...includes base, filter, and top.
vetttttte@aol.com
just put one on my 71 BB, a nice piece for the money. I threw him $75 and he shipped one to my door...includes base, filter, and top.
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