Will a remote air cleaner make more room and simplify the situation?

Think of industrial equipment with a separately mounted air cleaner and about a 5" or 6" hose connection between it and the engine.
like this: http://rides.webshots.com/photo/1484038968080251109kOfOcP

The GMC I took apart with the V12 in it factory had a pair of oil bath air cleaners mounted to the radiator support and hoses running to the carbs.
like this: http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2270498890080251109nvTTZj

Grigg

Last edited by Grigg; 03/28/2008 3:53 AM. Reason: add links
•1951 GMC 250 in the Project Journals
•1948 Chevrolet 6400 - Detroit Diesel 4-53T - Roadranger 10 speed overdrive - 4 wheel disc brakes
•1952 Chevrolet 3800 pickup
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