Solution for higher rise intakes on C3s?
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Melting Slicks
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From: Woodinville WA
Solution for higher rise intakes on C3s?
I'm not saying it's remotely cost effective, but it certainly seems like the Holley "Power Charger" air cleaner system could provide some much-needed hood clearance to enable higher-rise intakes on C3 Corvettes.
It kinda looks funny and cold air is a non-starter, but it might be a useful solution for someone who's got an intake-airflow-limited engine.
https://www.holley.com/products/supe...ps/parts/64280
Adam
It kinda looks funny and cold air is a non-starter, but it might be a useful solution for someone who's got an intake-airflow-limited engine.
https://www.holley.com/products/supe...ps/parts/64280
Adam
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From: Cool Northern Michigan
I'm not saying it's remotely cost effective, but it certainly seems like the Holley "Power Charger" air cleaner system could provide some much-needed hood clearance to enable higher-rise intakes on C3 Corvettes.
It kinda looks funny and cold air is a non-starter, but it might be a useful solution for someone who's got an intake-airflow-limited engine.
https://www.holley.com/products/supe...ps/parts/64280
Adam
It kinda looks funny and cold air is a non-starter, but it might be a useful solution for someone who's got an intake-airflow-limited engine.
https://www.holley.com/products/supe...ps/parts/64280
Adam
Drifting
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From: Slovenia, EU
2017 C3 of Year Finalist
well what about Spectre Performance Air Intake Plenum 98499?It is only one of many that Spectre make. Check Summit for the pics and prices!
Although I have drop base and works quite nice and it is cheaper than any other options.
Although I have drop base and works quite nice and it is cheaper than any other options.
Le Mans Master
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From: N J
The solution for me Adam was a chokeless carb, with a drop base air cleaner and a flat cap.
Starts right up, very happy with it. Vette is a BB 77 with a Edelbrock Performer intake and it still clears the stock hood. Good luck.
Starts right up, very happy with it. Vette is a BB 77 with a Edelbrock Performer intake and it still clears the stock hood. Good luck.
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Racer
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I'm doing well with a 14x3" drop base from Summit on an Air Gap with a Quick Fuel HR780VS. Choke and all, still have 1/2" to spare at the front of the cleaner lid. So maybe it depends on which hood you have? I'm eventually going to cut out a template for a cold air snorkel that I will attach underneath the hood to drop down over the air cleaner assembly. It will draw air from over the radiator support on the driver's side. Just a few more priorities ahead of it though.
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From: springstead wi
I have a Quick Fuel HR-680-vs with choke on a Airgap Rpm . Using a Edlebrock elite 2 series type cleaner ( flat fluted top ) with a 3 inch filter , no clearance problems . I also have a 2 inch filter but if i put that on The top of the air cleaner closes the choke . Was wondering how close can the top of the carb be to the bottom of the air cleaner cap , can it get to close and restrict the air flow .
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