Aircleaners!

[LMDGUY]

Ok guys and gals , let see your aircleaners! I wana do a aircleaner like Dale Jr's car that pulls cold air from the cowl. DSE has some really detailed pics on ther website. Just wondering if anybody else has done or built a unit like this? Let see them.

[oestek]

Here's a page from the Lefthander catalog with a fiberglass or carbon airbox that's kinda cool...

http://www.lefthanderchassis.com/267.html

[TonyL]

don't the big circles punched into that air cleaner (Dale's) kind of negate the whole cold air thing?

[BonzoHansen]

don't the big circles punched into that air cleaner (Dale's) kind of negate the whole cold air thing?
that is common thought.

67 Z28s had a similar option available. I do no think they are repopped.

[jackfrost]

saw this in the latest Jegs:
http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10001&catalogId=10002&langId=-1&source=ECatalog&partNumber=555-50060

[jackfrost]

don't the big circles punched into that air cleaner (Dale's) kind of negate the whole cold air thing?

it doesn't look like it's functional... :screwy:

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

[Samckitt]

don't the big circles punched into that air cleaner (Dale's) kind of negate the whole cold air thing?

That is exactly what I said when I first saw it. Maybe it is lined with some clear acrylic or something. If not, why bother.

[BonzoHansen]

That is exactly what I said when I first saw it. Maybe it is lined with some clear acrylic or something. If not, why bother.
It's Bling-a-licous

[Samckitt]

it doesn't look like it's functional... :screwy:

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

It's not functional to pull in cool air from the cowl area, but is forced to use the hotter air from the engine bay.

[Jims78elky]

I thought this one was very nice!

Jeff Trush 69 Camaro..worked for him.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2004/08/trushunderhood-1.jpg


-Jim

[LMDGUY]

I thought this one was very nice!

Jeff Trush 69 Camaro..worked for him.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2004/08/trushunderhood-1.jpg


-Jim


I like that..
I thought it was wierd that they had all the hole punched in Dales aircleaner..

[jackfrost]

It's not functional to pull in cool air from the cowl area, but is forced to use the hotter air from the engine bay.

i guess you need to specify what function you want it to perform... ;)

[BonzoHansen]

I thought this one was very nice!

Jeff Trush 69 Camaro..worked for him.


-Jim
It's very nice, but the shape of the DSE car’s assembly is more pleasant to the eye (at least mine). I guess because the one is a nice smooth curve versus a more abrupt flare out. Might just be me.

[LMDGUY]

It's very nice, but the shape of the DSE car’s assembly is more pleasant to the eye (at least mine). I guess because the one is a nice smooth curve versus a more abrupt flare out. Might just be me.

For sure the DSE looks much better, maybe just copy it but make it funtional.

[BADVELLE]

DSE did the one on Trush's Camaro when they were still in MI.

[LMDGUY]

DSE did the one on Trush's Camaro when they were still in MI.

...

[andrewb70]

saw this in the latest Jegs:
http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10001&catalogId=10002&langId=-1&source=ECatalog&partNumber=555-50060


That is the most god aweful thing ever!

Andrew

[TonyHuntimer]

saw this in the latest Jegs:
http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10001&catalogId=10002&langId=-1&source=ECatalog&partNumber=555-50060

What the? Why? :barf: Of course that's just my opinion.

Tony Hunitmer

[jackfrost]

that one is, yes... but I posted it to give ideas...

[TonyHuntimer]

it doesn't look like it's functional... :screwy:

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

This air cleaner looks really cool but it obviously is just for looks. I vaguely remember the guys at Campbell Auto Restoration made a reproduction of an original Camaro cowl induction air cleaner. I may be way off base. Maybe it was a real one they had laying around.

:)
Tony Huntimer

[kp.touring]

Yes Tony we do reproduce the Camaro cowl air filter assembly in fiberglass and carbon fiber.

Kevin
Campbell Auto Restoration

[BonzoHansen]

Yes Tony we do reproduce the Camaro cowl air filter assembly in fiberglass and carbon fiber.

Kevin
Campbell Auto Restoration
The 67 style one?

[LMDGUY]

Yes Tony we do reproduce the Camaro cowl air filter assembly in fiberglass and carbon fiber.

Kevin
Campbell Auto Restoration

hey Kevin do you have any pics?

[TonyHuntimer]

Yes Tony we do reproduce the Camaro cowl air filter assembly in fiberglass and carbon fiber.

Kevin
Campbell Auto Restoration

I knew you would chime in. :) I recall the one I saw was REAL nice.

It pretty much looks like this: https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

Tony Huntimer
RaceHome.com

[kp.touring]

Tony long time no see, the cowl plenum air filter assemblies are sold through Bret at T/A Performance Restoration. His web site is http://www.taperfresto.com/

Kevin
Campbell Auto Restorations

[BonzoHansen]

http://taperfresto.com/cowl_plenum_a_c.html

$925. :yikes: This is why I don't 'restore' cars, lol.

Yeah, that is the one I love. That air cleaner could make me do a 4bbl style efi intake on my LS in my 67.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

[LMDGUY]

http://taperfresto.com/cowl_plenum_a_c.html

$925. :yikes: This is why I don't 'restore' cars, lol.

Yeah, that is the one I love. That air cleaner could make me do a 4bbl style efi intake on my LS in my 67.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

Ya that price scared me also.. looks really nice thou.

[TonyHuntimer]

http://taperfresto.com/cowl_plenum_a_c.html

$925. :yikes: This is why I don't 'restore' cars, lol.

Yeah, that is the one I love. That air cleaner could make me do a 4bbl style efi intake on my LS in my 67.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

That would look pretty cool on an LS 4 barrel intake.

Tony Huntimer
RaceHome.com

[BonzoHansen]

Thumbing through pics form Carlisle last June.

The Smokey Yunick 1970 Camaro.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/01/IMG_1924-2.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/01/IMG_1919-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/01/IMG_1917-2.jpg

A little different. All too shiny for me.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/01/IMG_1563-1.jpg

I think these were in the Ricks 1st Gen tent
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/01/IMG_2136-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/01/IMG_2131-1.jpg

[Yelcamino]

Here's the air box built by Mark (Tigman) for my Chevelle. It's pretty basic but it seals to the opening in the cowl hood...

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

[minendrews68]

What's all the fuss? I think you guys should just take the original air filter, take the top, turn it upside down and put it back on, you know like we did in the old days.....lol

[BLT2DRIVE]

I went the ram air route...

[oestek]

What are you going to use for a filter?

[buickfunnycar.com]

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/05/DSC04282-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/12/DSC03518-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/05/DSC03511-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/05/DSC03468-1.jpg

Warren Agor '70 Camaro,believed to be the 3rd team Chaparral team car:
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/12/DSC03478-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/12/DSC03483-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/05/DSC03476-1.jpg

Reggie Jackson/LSX Camaro,clean,simple and stylish:
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

[mpozzi]

I'm in the process of installing the Spectre Performance system this week and once it's on, it should work well. While this system looks "involved," it actually is pretty easy to remove and reinstall if you have to work in the engine bay.

I'll post pics when it's done plus any modifications that were required. There are a couple if you have a brake booster and OEM master cylinder. Don't have much room for anything else as my car still sports the flat, non-cowl, hood.

Cheers,
Mary Pozzi

[-The Stig-]

I'm in the process of installing the Spectre Performance system this week and once it's on, it should work well. While this system looks "involved," it actually is pretty easy to remove and reinstall if you have to work in the engine bay.

I'll post pics when it's done plus any modifications that were required. There are a couple if you have a brake booster and OEM master cylinder. Don't have much room for anything else as my car still sports the flat, non-cowl, hood.

Cheers,
Mary Pozzi


Funny you mentioned Spectre, I just got my G8 back from them this week. They used my car for mock up on a Cold Air intake kit.

With just a simple intake and cone style filter they were able to get 11hp and 9lb-ft out of the car on the Dyno. Which isn't too bad for a bolt on part.

Best part is, once they get their production piece back from manufacturing they get to test fit the final product on my car again, and then I get to take it home.

Free horsepower... ftw!


Also, if you are ever in Ontario... take a tour of their shop. They've got some NICE toys in the back. I got a LOT of ideas for my Camaro from their Camaro...

[asifnyc]

hey, anyone know where I could find an air cleaner like this one?

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/05/aircleaner800JPG-1.jpg

[zbugger]

What the? Why? :barf: Of course that's just my opinion.

Tony Hunitmer
lol.... The only guy I know to spell his own name wrong while sober. :1st:

lol.... I think it's the Beastie Boys getting to your head again is all.

I'd post pics of my air cleaner setup, but it's not on the car at the moment. I guess I could take pics of it anyway though. But that means I gotta find the cable for my camera to be able to upload them. Too much work at the moment...

[JayR]

saw this in the latest Jegs:
http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10001&catalogId=10002&langId=-1&source=ECatalog&partNumber=555-50060

Is that Darth Vader's other son?

One of my all time favorite cars just so happens to have one of my all time favorite air cleaners. The Hurricayne by Rad Rides. Sorry for lack of pics, on my way out the door but thought it was noteworthy..... Go to www.radrides.com (http://www.radrides.com) or google

[mpozzi]

Funny you mentioned Spectre, I just got my G8 back from them this week. They used my car for mock up on a Cold Air intake kit.

With just a simple intake and cone style filter they were able to get 11hp and 9lb-ft out of the car on the Dyno. Which isn't too bad for a bolt on part.

Best part is, once they get their production piece back from manufacturing they get to test fit the final product on my car again, and then I get to take it home.

Free horsepower... ftw!


Also, if you are ever in Ontario... take a tour of their shop. They've got some NICE toys in the back. I got a LOT of ideas for my Camaro from their Camaro...

That is awesome news and now I really can't wait to drive my Camaro ...

Talked with Mike Morrow at Del Mar Good Guys last month. They're a great group and I saw their second gen. Nice car and lots of neat parts on it. I got some ideas as well. I'll definitely ask for a tour when I'm down in the So. Cal. area next time.

Cheers,
Mary Pozzi