Low profile

[joe1975]

Whop makes a low profile air cleaner for vette's with carb clearance problems?

 

[81 Corvette]

gm, summit, etc.....

I'm running an RPM air gap and used a gm drop base and 2.5in knn filter. Fits like a glove

 

[joe1975]

Ok ,the air gap?????

 

[yellow77]

Joe,

The RPM Air gap he is referring to is a high rise intake manifold. This necessitates what is known as a drop base air cleaner. This means that the surface which mates to the top of the carburetter is recessed up in the base of the filter, which lowers the base of the air filter partially around the carb, hence "drop base".
These air filters are available from most parts houses.

Cheers

Richard

 

[BORDERBUM]

With the air gap intake , yes you will have to have a drop base air cleaner.

 

[DDLS3]

I found a 14" round (most common) 2" high filter element for my 81 at the local parts store. Combined with the drop base air cleaner it will accomodate about any intake except for the larger high rise.

 

[joe1975]

Thats what I need a drop based air cleaner ass. Any favorite brands should of been my question .

 

[DDLS3]

Summit has there own brand and are a bit cheaper than the others. No great differences between any of them as far as I know. The one on my 81 was a chrome 14" drop base that I picked up at the auto parts store for $25.