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#45980 06/07/2005 4:04 AM | Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,418 ODSS Lawman | | ODSS Lawman Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,418 | I am wrapping up my dual carb, Fenton 261....
I purchased 4" air cleaners for the carbs and all over the box it reads "not for highway use"
Should I use these or not???
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#45981 06/07/2005 4:23 AM | Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 164 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 164 | Sounds like one of those CYA discalimers from here. We say this but you and thousands like you disregard it and thank heavens for that or we'd be out of business...... BS prevails boys and girls...... | | |
#45982 06/07/2005 9:19 PM | Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 188 Member | | Member Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 188 | I don't believe that they flow enought air. There have been several post's about this but it has been a while. Do a search here. | | |
#45983 06/08/2005 6:00 PM | Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 506 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 506 | 51green,
What 4" air cleaners did you use.
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#45984 06/09/2005 7:28 PM | Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,418 ODSS Lawman | | ODSS Lawman Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,418 |
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#45985 06/09/2005 9:24 PM | Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 53 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 53 | If you are concerned, go to an auto parts store and look thru the filters for a taller element that will fit the chrome. It will make a huge difference.
How did all this sawdust get under the hood? | | |
#45986 06/09/2005 9:37 PM | Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 582 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 582 | Sweet;
I still have one of those 4" jobs on my 261 that I bought from K&N. Does a fine job and no problem with insufficient airflow as far as I know. When I do my rebuild, I'm putting on two 2bbl Holleys with chrome spun air cleaners I got from Tom Langdon. I'll volunteer my one 4" one to you for free if you'd like. At least one would be sucking good for sure. | | |
#45987 06/11/2005 9:16 PM | Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 175 Member | | Member Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 175 | I used one of those on my 250 with large bore monojet; 16 mpg, more power then stock carb and filter, and no problems.
Boo
We don't need no stinking V-8s!!
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#45988 06/12/2005 7:01 AM | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 926 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 926 | Those ought to flow plenty of air.If you still have doubts,you probably have room under the hood to stack two elements per filter.If clearance is questionable,get a paper cup and cut it to the same height as the element and set it on the air filter you think is closest to hitting the hood,then close the hood. If it doesn't smash the cuo,you're good to go. Brush a little gorilla snot on between the elements and let it cure a couple of minutes before you install them on the carbs.That keeps them from trying to slip sideways or leak between them. I have also used a slice of big diameter heat shrink about 3/4 inch wide to hold 'em together,but Haven't had any of that stuff since I left the mine job,years ago. | | |
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