Single snorkel air cleaner? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

muddpile · 03-19-2005, 01:48 AM

I was thinking about keeping my single snorkel air cleaner and just adding a K+N filter to it and a chrome top. My truck has a stock 82 suburban engine with ram horns and dual exhaust, and will get an edelbrock intake. I kinda like the look of the stock air cleaner assembly, but was just wondering if it restricts airflow a lot, and if I'd be better off buying an open element style. The truck will end up being a year round daily driver, so I figure the stocker should be fine, but am just looking for a second opinion. Thanks!

cableguy0 · 03-19-2005, 01:56 AM

yea they are definately restrictive. you have what a 3x2 oval opening compared to 14 inches by 4 circular definately more air allowed in with an open element setup

71-longbed · 03-19-2005, 02:14 PM

i could tell the difference when i switched to an open element ... but now i hear alot more carb noise ...

billogna · 03-20-2005, 06:56 PM

If you want to keep the stock look you could add a snorkel like this. I added the one on the left in the pic. I drilled the donor snorkel's spot welds then welded in the four holes to make them look original (I don't have a spot welder). I T'd the valves together so they are both operational. I have a K&N air filter also. I'm sure it's not as much flow as an open element, but it's twice as much as stock- that's how I look at it, anyway.

Blue Beard · 03-20-2005, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by billogna

If you want to keep the stock look you could add a snorkel like this. I added the one on the left in the pic. I drilled the donor snorkel's spot welds then welded in the four holes to make them look original (I don't have a spot welder). I T'd the valves together so they are both operational. I have a K&N air filter also. I'm sure it's not as much flow as an open element, but it's twice as much as stock- that's how I look at it, anyway.

Trying to gather parts to do this application to my 78, with the hoses going throught the radiator support to draw cool air in....

muddpile · 03-21-2005, 01:45 AM

I never thought of that dual snorkel mod billogna, but it does look good and stock too. I've been trying to track down a stock dual snorkel air cleaner, but they are mostly off SS cars and are worth a small fortune. This looks like a much better/cheaper alternative. Also, I've read quite a bit about K+N's not filtering worth a damn, so what does everyone run for an air cleaner, just the paper element?

tom hand · 03-20-2005, 07:09 PM

One trick is to get an electricans punch or a hole saw and put 5 or 6 large holes on the back side where you can't see them....looks stock with a lot more airflow

Longhorn Man · 03-20-2005, 10:03 PM

The K&N lets too much dirt into the engine..one of the worst in the tests I read. (who had that link...I need to keep that one)

70 shorty · 03-20-2005, 10:08 PM

You could run the dual snorkels and get creative and run hoses to the snorkels to maybe under the bumper for fresh air, like W-30 Oldsmobiles used to do in the 60's

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 03-20-2005, 10:29 PM

One air cleaner mod that we do around here is just hacksaw the snorkel off of the housing, it lets a lot more air flow through. Especially if you angle the open end towards the fan. That's what we call a redneck turbo.

Longhorn Man · 03-21-2005, 07:09 AM

I normally run napa air filters, and a foam pre filter in the dusty months.

Blue Beard · 03-21-2005, 08:14 AM

I've used K&N filters on my cycles for years with good luck.

Alot of racers use them, so it makes you wonder what they do differently.

Tx Firefighter · 03-21-2005, 08:48 AM

Billogna, I wish you posted more. Your truck is one of my favorites. The wheels and stance can't be beat.

As far as K&N's, I'm a diesel truck guy and Cummins specifically states that K&N filters are not to be used as they do not filter small enough particulates. That's good enough for me.

03-19-2005, 01:48 AM	#1
muddpile Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,371	Single snorkel air cleaner? I was thinking about keeping my single snorkel air cleaner and just adding a K+N filter to it and a chrome top. My truck has a stock 82 suburban engine with ram horns and dual exhaust, and will get an edelbrock intake. I kinda like the look of the stock air cleaner assembly, but was just wondering if it restricts airflow a lot, and if I'd be better off buying an open element style. The truck will end up being a year round daily driver, so I figure the stocker should be fine, but am just looking for a second opinion. Thanks! __________________ 1964 Chevy Short Fleet: Tornado 1972 Chevy C10: Fast Orange Secondaries Wide Open

03-19-2005, 01:56 AM	#2
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	yea they are definately restrictive. you have what a 3x2 oval opening compared to 14 inches by 4 circular definately more air allowed in with an open element setup __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

03-19-2005, 02:14 PM	#3
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	i could tell the difference when i switched to an open element ... but now i hear alot more carb noise ... __________________ 71 C10 LWB 350sbc -TH350 12 bolt 3.42 Posi Of all my favorite things to do, The utmost is to have a brew. My love grows for my foamy friend, with each thirst-quenching elbow bend. Beer so frosty, smooth, and cold it's paradise pure liquid gold. Yes beer means many things to me that's all for now cus I gotta pee.

03-20-2005, 06:56 PM	#4
billogna Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Choctaw, OK Posts: 235	If you want to keep the stock look you could add a snorkel like this. I added the one on the left in the pic. I drilled the donor snorkel's spot welds then welded in the four holes to make them look original (I don't have a spot welder). I T'd the valves together so they are both operational. I have a K&N air filter also. I'm sure it's not as much flow as an open element, but it's twice as much as stock- that's how I look at it, anyway. Attached Images __________________ '69 Chev Cust/10 swb, 350/700R4, 5"/6" '70 Chev C10 swb, 67 front, 454/700r4, 4"/5" '73 Chev stepper, 350/3 spd '84 Chev K20 350/4 spd '91 GMC 1500 Suburban 4x4, 350/700R4

03-21-2005, 01:45 AM	#6
muddpile Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,371	I never thought of that dual snorkel mod billogna, but it does look good and stock too. I've been trying to track down a stock dual snorkel air cleaner, but they are mostly off SS cars and are worth a small fortune. This looks like a much better/cheaper alternative. Also, I've read quite a bit about K+N's not filtering worth a damn, so what does everyone run for an air cleaner, just the paper element? __________________ 1964 Chevy Short Fleet: Tornado 1972 Chevy C10: Fast Orange Secondaries Wide Open

03-20-2005, 07:09 PM	#7
tom hand CCRider Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Olive Branch,MS,USA Posts: 2,232	One trick is to get an electricans punch or a hole saw and put 5 or 6 large holes on the back side where you can't see them....looks stock with a lot more airflow __________________ 72 GMC Sierra SWB almost finished---- 84 Softail Olive Branch MS

03-20-2005, 10:03 PM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	The K&N lets too much dirt into the engine..one of the worst in the tests I read. (who had that link...I need to keep that one)

03-20-2005, 10:08 PM	#9
70 shorty Where's my beer? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glen Allen, VA Posts: 1,772	You could run the dual snorkels and get creative and run hoses to the snorkels to maybe under the bumper for fresh air, like W-30 Oldsmobiles used to do in the 60's __________________ 70 C10, shortstep, .30 over 250,Hurst shifted 3 spd parts hauler. Holley 390, Clifford Intake, Header, ported cylinder head, unknown bigger cam. 79 Corvette L82, 4 spd, black, red interior, headers, flowmasters, and unkown bigger cam. '03 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.0 4x4 daily driver. 165K miles, and runs great '08 Tahoe LTZ 4x4 155K

03-20-2005, 10:29 PM	#10
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	One air cleaner mod that we do around here is just hacksaw the snorkel off of the housing, it lets a lot more air flow through. Especially if you angle the open end towards the fan. That's what we call a redneck turbo. __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck

03-21-2005, 07:09 AM	#11
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	I normally run napa air filters, and a foam pre filter in the dusty months.

03-21-2005, 08:14 AM	#12
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	I've used K&N filters on my cycles for years with good luck. Alot of racers use them, so it makes you wonder what they do differently. __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

03-21-2005, 08:48 AM	#13
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Billogna, I wish you posted more. Your truck is one of my favorites. The wheels and stance can't be beat. As far as K&N's, I'm a diesel truck guy and Cummins specifically states that K&N filters are not to be used as they do not filter small enough particulates. That's good enough for me. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

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