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Dec 5, 2002 | 03:57 PM

91AZBIRD

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From: Tucson, AZ

Car: 91 Firebird

Engine: L03 305 TBI

Transmission: BW T-5

Need help w/ open element

hey guys
i in the process of replacing my air filter and have been looking at different open element filter and was just wondering if 5 1/8" neck flange would fit on my LO3
thanks in advance

Dec 6, 2002 | 02:24 PM

firebirdpl

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From: Long Island, NY

Car: 89 Formula

Engine: 305 TBI

Transmission: 700R4

yes it will almost any standard one made for a 4bbl carb with a drop base will fit

Dec 6, 2002 | 10:03 PM

deadtrend1

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only problem with drop base is that you may need to bend the ignition coil back a little.

Dec 7, 2002 | 01:54 AM

graebz28

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From: Kansas City, MO

Car: 83 Z28

Engine: 406

Transmission: T56

Axle/Gears: 9" with 4.10s

I just did this. I got a non-drop based assembly like the tech article said and removed the collar that sits on top of the TBI. I tapped the air temp sensor to it and also pulled of fhe cowl cover. Sounds great. I used a peice of thick rubber to cover the whole distibutor and coil area, just incase it grounds or water seeps in it will be protected. I got my air cleaner from lopers for under $20.00.

Mike