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Old Jun 3, 2009 | 02:31 PM
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i have just put a new motor in my 71 and it has a performer rpm intake and im having trouble finding an air cleaner to fit
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Old Jun 3, 2009 | 02:46 PM
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do you have a drop base air cleaner? You'll need one with the RPM Performer since it's taller than the stock manifold. There are a few threads here about combinations that worked with the stock hood. Check out the search function.
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Old Jun 4, 2009 | 10:44 AM
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i have tried a couple of the drop bases and they all hit hood
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Question was answered in your other thread:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...r-cleaner.html
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