I'm considering options for changing my air cleaner configuration. My Holman Moody intake is taller than most of the other commonly utilized intakes and I've got that topped with a Holley 750dp. My current air cleaner is approx 13 inches in diameter with recessed base and labeled "Ford." The filter is a standard K&N (approx 2 1/4 inches?) All this just BARELY clears the stock engine cover and the cleaner extends over an inch underneath the rear deck lid.
I'd like to add a carb spacer but I clearly don't have the room. Even if I forgo the engine screen, I still have the deck lid to contend with.
From what little I could find it seems 13 inch diameter isn't unusual for a Pantera air cleaner. And in most of the cars I've seen the edge of the cleaner is well beyond the rear deck lid. Is this a consequence of the Holman Moody design?
I'm not swapping my intake anytime soon so I'm looking at options for going to a smaller cleaner and then will contend with the screen issue. I'm not totally adverse to going without but I would prefer to retain the sides. I've contacted midenginemike regarding his nifty fabricated cover with a cut out for the screen. Although this application would clearly depend on where the carb is centered.
Any thoughts?
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