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Old Jul 21, 2012 | 10:43 PM
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Air cleaner for carbed Firebird

I have an 86 Firebird with a 350, Edelbrock Performer intake and a Holley 670.
I know I need an off set base air cleaner to clear the HEI.
I was looking at a 14" by 3" tall, just wondering if a flat base will clear the hood or if I need a drop base?
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Old Jul 22, 2012 | 07:01 AM
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Re: Air cleaner for carbed Firebird

Why do you think you need an offset base? I've always used typical air cleaners and they've always cleared the HEI. Just barely, but they clear.
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Old Jul 23, 2012 | 05:29 PM
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Re: Air cleaner for carbed Firebird

I have always been told if you have a large cap HEI, you need the offset air cleaner to get decent clearance.
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Old Jul 23, 2012 | 08:46 PM
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Re: Air cleaner for carbed Firebird

you will need to use a stock air cleaner housing if you have a flat hood and don't want to cut a hole in it.
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