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Feb 20, 2006 | 12:21 AM

80TexasC3

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Drop Base Air Cleaner

Am preparing to install an RPM Airgap and either Holly or Demon Carb... Any suggestions for a good drop base aircleaner and what drop amount I should be looking at?

Feb 20, 2006 | 05:18 AM

enkeivette

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I've got the Performer RPM (same dimensions) and a Mighty Demon, Summit sells a 1 1/4" (about) drop base assembly for $40 that clears the stock 78 hood with this combo.

Feb 20, 2006 | 06:13 AM

DaveL82

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I run an Edelbrock cleaner when I have the Holley on.

Feb 20, 2006 | 09:35 AM

lebvette

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I bought one at Auto Zone. Larry

Feb 20, 2006 | 06:33 PM

OldCorvetteKid

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Originally Posted by 80TexasC3

Am preparing to install an RPM Airgap and either Holly or Demon Carb... Any suggestions for a good drop base aircleaner and what drop amount I should be looking at?

The K&N X-Stream breathes through the top too...and lots of colors..the 14" with the 4 3/4 drop works great...however an Air Gap manifold WON'T fit under a stock hood.(no hood specified in your post,but thought inquiring minds would want to know)

Feb 20, 2006 | 08:11 PM

lebvette

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I bought one at Auto Zone. Larry

If your working on the 80. It will fit. These year models have the bump in the hood which makes it possible. I have a similar motor in a 82 with a RPM air gap and a 770 Street Avenger and with a drop down filter. In fact, it will be a little easier for you. I had to cut the cold air duck from under my hood, I don't think you have any extra meat under yours. Like I said earlier, I bought my filter at Auto Zone bought a K&N filter at A/Z (3" high...you could go shorter) I also bought the extreme top(Summit)I wanted to make sure I got enough air. The drop down base, I bought locally, also cleared my choke and dist. I had to loose the pretty wing nut, tho. Good luck. Larry

Feb 20, 2006 | 08:44 PM

80TexasC3

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Not my car...but the hood is the model that will be installed when it comes out of the paint shop in about 5 weeks.

Feb 21, 2006 | 06:41 AM

enkeivette

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This is the Summit drop base assembly and the Summit top. Over my Mighty Demon and my Performer RPM which I believe is dimensionally identical to the air gap version, all under the stock hood.

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Feb 21, 2006 | 08:54 PM

80TexasC3

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From: Frisco TX

Thanks... can you tell me what the drop measurement is and the sumitt part number would be great if possible!

Thanks... Ed

Feb 21, 2006 | 09:44 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 80TexasC3

Thanks... can you tell me what the drop measurement is and the sumitt part number would be great if possible!

Thanks... Ed

Yep I need it too!

Feb 21, 2006 | 09:51 PM

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Wrong

Feb 21, 2006 | 09:59 PM

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Taijutsu

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My 74 has air gap w/drop base and fits w/ 3/4" space. My dyno guy told me that w/drop base a filter lid helps. The air has to make a turn into the carb. The lid helps smooth the air.

Rick

Feb 21, 2006 | 11:01 PM

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Augustus

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Actually I wanted to know the same thing... Will an Eldebrock Air gap manifold and Holley 780 fit under my 73 Hood with a drop base air cleaner?

I have a 70-72 style dual snorkle and seems to be a lower rise than the 73 Air cleaner.. Would that work?

Feb 21, 2006 | 11:05 PM

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enkeivette

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Top - SUM-239501 (You don't need the top obviously)
Assembly - SUM-239433

Copy Cats!

...They also sell the top with a black ring.

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Feb 22, 2006 | 11:21 AM

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80TexasC3

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thanks

Feb 22, 2006 | 04:43 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by torqvette

This is the Summit drop base assembly and the Summit top. Over my Mighty Demon and my Performer RPM which I believe is dimensionally identical to the air gap version, all under the stock hood.

And it fits by the HEI too....sweet! I'm trying to get something to shoehorn my Vic Jr and Holley 750dp under my stock sb '68 hood and here's hoping this setup does the trick!

Feb 28, 2006 | 08:00 PM

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80TexasC3

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Quote:

Originally Posted by torqvette

This is the Summit drop base assembly and the Summit top. Over my Mighty Demon and my Performer RPM which I believe is dimensionally identical to the air gap version, all under the stock hood.

I ordered the drop base setup as noted above and all works well under the stock hood of my 80! Only diff overall is I am using an RPM Air Gap intake and a Speed Demon Carb.

Thanks for the help!