air intake question
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From: Roanoke Rapids NC
air intake question
hey fellas,
I have a 74 L48 convertible. I want to put cold air induction on it. My particular model didn't come with it but i noticed the 76-79 vettes did. If i buy the parts for the 76-79 will they fit on my 74?
Thanks,
Brad
I have a 74 L48 convertible. I want to put cold air induction on it. My particular model didn't come with it but i noticed the 76-79 vettes did. If i buy the parts for the 76-79 will they fit on my 74?
Thanks,
Brad
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Originally Posted by stingraydriver74
hey fellas,
I have a 74 L48 convertible. I want to put cold air induction on it. My particular model didn't come with it but i noticed the 76-79 vettes did. If i buy the parts for the 76-79 will they fit on my 74?
Thanks,
Brad
I have a 74 L48 convertible. I want to put cold air induction on it. My particular model didn't come with it but i noticed the 76-79 vettes did. If i buy the parts for the 76-79 will they fit on my 74?
Thanks,
Brad
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I thought all 74's had cowl induction. Is it just your air filter is an aftermarket "high performance" open element that takes all that hot under hood air? You just need the right air filter/housing assembly. The hood should have a flapper and solenoid that closes it off except under full throttle. 73 - 75? had the working cowl induction, I think they disabled it for 76-up? Joe
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Yes, there should be a cowl induction. On my 74, I removed the flapper and fab a new air cleaner to fit tight to the hood. I have a after market intake which is to high to use the stock cowl air cleaner.
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From: pr, frederick md.
since i seem to be the cheap member here, i fabbed mine from aluminum sheet, exactly like a nascar would be. only they have theirs sealed with a top. i used 1" faom to seal to hood, and ( take a deep breath ) i cut open the inner brace of my hood to open it up to the windsheild area. this was the best thing ive done to the car. 78' have no induction what so ever
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Originally Posted by redc3
since i seem to be the cheap member here, i fabbed mine from aluminum sheet, exactly like a nascar would be. only they have theirs sealed with a top. i used 1" faom to seal to hood, and ( take a deep breath ) i cut open the inner brace of my hood to open it up to the windsheild area. this was the best thing ive done to the car. 78' have no induction what so ever
Do you have any photo's of your setup? I have been thinking of trying to pull more cool air into my engine.
Thanks,
Jeff
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Originally Posted by joe73vette
I thought all 74's had cowl induction. Is it just your air filter is an aftermarket "high performance" open element that takes all that hot under hood air? You just need the right air filter/housing assembly. The hood should have a flapper and solenoid that closes it off except under full throttle. 73 - 75? had the working cowl induction, I think they disabled it for 76-up? Joe
Last edited by carl a; Jan 9, 2005 at 03:36 AM.
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Originally Posted by 406shark
Do you have any photo's of your setup? I have been thinking of trying to pull more cool air into my engine.
Thanks,
Jeff
Thanks,
Jeff
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From: Central KY
Originally Posted by joe73vette
I thought all 74's had cowl induction. Is it just your air filter is an aftermarket "high performance" open element that takes all that hot under hood air? You just need the right air filter/housing assembly. The hood should have a flapper and solenoid that closes it off except under full throttle. 73 - 75? had the working cowl induction, I think they disabled it for 76-up? Joe
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From: Central KY
Originally Posted by joe73vette
I thought all 74's had cowl induction. Is it just your air filter is an aftermarket "high performance" open element that takes all that hot under hood air? You just need the right air filter/housing assembly. The hood should have a flapper and solenoid that closes it off except under full throttle. 73 - 75? had the working cowl induction, I think they disabled it for 76-up? Joe
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ok guys, thanks for the input. i researched the stock system and it would cost way more money than i want to spend to get it that way. I have a friend that has some parts and we are going to attempt to make our own system. I'll get pics up asap. anyone who wants to give me some advice or show me their setups can email me at bfoley85@hotmail.com
Thanks,
Brad
Thanks,
Brad
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i have the dual snorkal air filter base. but i no longer have the stock manifold or carb. i currently have a elderbrock preformer manifold and a holly street advenger carb- can the coul induction be retrofitted to fit on a holly carb and a elderbrock intake??????? im trying to get the air to come from the cowl intake door instead of hot engine compartment air- i know one thing, its gonna look like crap
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Originally Posted by carl a
i have the dual snorkal air filter base. but i no longer have the stock manifold or carb. i currently have a elderbrock preformer manifold and a holly street advenger carb- can the coul induction be retrofitted to fit on a holly carb and a elderbrock intake??????? im trying to get the air to come from the cowl intake door instead of hot engine compartment air- i know one thing, its gonna look like crap