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Old Apr 2, 2026 | 11:02 AM
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I picked up a used L82 air cleaner for the additional cool air supply.
While cleaning it up I began to wonder about the screen on the inside, it reminds me of a spark arrester on a marine air cleaner.



I searched other threads here and didn't see this.
I did see one air cleaner that looked like this piece had been removed.

I'm thinking of removing it to increase airflow, though I don't know if it's fine enough to impede airflow.

Has anyone removed one?
Is anyone running one on a non-stock application?
Has anyone done flow tests before and after removing the screen?
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If I remember right it was used to reduce turbulence..
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Old Apr 3, 2026 | 07:25 AM
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My 78 L82 (with the cold air) doesn't have that. It uses a typical pleated air filter.

Is there a brand name n it?

It might be a permanant style that you clean periodically?
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This is permanently mounted to the base, the paper element fits outside of it and is taller.
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Old Apr 3, 2026 | 11:37 AM
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maybe a one year 81.. charcoal reburn fumes when off? kinda cool.. i would remove and save it.

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...er-1981-a.html
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That's it, thanks.
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