Does anybody sell a cold air kit for carbed cars? I want something a little different than the dual snorkels or open elements. Would it be possible to make an air box that breathes at the base of the window and back of the hood, kinda like a nascar's intake?

 

In a word, yes. Check out ramairbox.com

It's a company called Air Inlet Systems and they sell a product that basically "wraps around" a standard 14" or 10" open element and draw in cold air from whereever- dual snorkels to the front, from a cowl induction hood from the base of the winshield, etc. THey have multiple configurations.

Prices are reasonable- just over $100 for most applications. Be aware you will have to do your own fitting (they won't clear your distributor without cutting) but since they are made of fiberglass it's not a big deal.



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