i'd swear i saw a post here about making a cheap dual snorkel setup, but i can't find it. i'm probably searching with the wrong words. anybody have a link to it, or an easy way to do it?

 

I think I know what you are talking about. Was it the modified stock unit with just another hole cut out for another duct to go towards the passenger side? I will see if I can dig it up.

 

yeah i think that was it. i also wanted to find an old magazine article about it (i think it was from an old Hot Rod or Car Craft) but i can't find that either. i'm not having much luck lately

 

Found it...gotta love tech articles!

https://www.thirdgen.org/newdesign/t...lsnorkel.shtml

Bruce (90RS305)

 

I made this one..
I just found extra snorkal tubes on other breathers that are for 4" hose and cut and drilled the breather base for them.

 

IMHO......I run mine with only one hose. I have found these engines to not need that much air.

DM

 

?? When I had my stock setup in my car still after 4500rpm's it wouldn't pull anymore. With my Open Element it'll pull all the way past 5500 (not that I take it that far)...
The stock setup is like trying to feed an engine with a straw!

Bruce (90RS305)

 

Hi Bruce

I hope no one took me wrong...I meant only one 4" or larger intake hose and snorkal...not the stock pos good for only a four cyl.

The open element is about the cheapest mod one can do and it flows more than about anything else for the price. It's mostly a personal choice.

Later... Darrell

 

Hey Darrell, that looks pretty good for a home made job. VERY nicely done. Looks like it ought to be stock. Good work.

Bill

 

Thanks Bill I do everything myself except change tires so you learn alot that way.

 

I went with the L69 set up. The breather assembly I got from Dave Staubli. I got lucky. I got most of the parts at the local Chevy dealer just before they discontinued them. That drivers side plastic duct was the only thing I did not get. I have gotten one since but the are like gold.

I also had it dipped in black chrome.

 

Looks great!

And you are right about the prices on those parts nowdays from what little I've seen.

Dm

 

I bid $182.50 on ebay for just that one plastic duct. AND I LOST!!!!

 

Ohh no, I just missunderstood, my bad! I thought you meant the stock straw going to the intake. Yeah, I bet 4" ducting might do a wee bit of good!


Bruce (90RS305)

 

There is a company that makes nice looking fiberglass units with dual snorkels, You can buy 4" hoses for $15, and inlet pipes as well.

http://www.ramairbox.com

They have everything you need for a professional dual snorkel set up from air cleaners to complete kits. No to mention you can get them in flat, and drop base for a taller filter. I think they look good, but havent got one yet. Im still use the ultra lame flipped lid and a K&N cant be to bad though my car is making some decient times.