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chvyboy · 11-21-2011, 03:32 PM

Does anyone like the specter air cleaner? and has anyone added one of these to there truck? i want to make it gather cold air any ideas of how to set it up?

tubbedII · 11-21-2011, 04:13 PM

I'm not a big fan of it personally. I've seen others in shows that are much cleaner, but once I see 2 or more at a show, I feel they get a little old and lose interest.

Personally, I'd rather see the original air cleaner mod'd like on the power block for a dual cold air inlet.

GCncsuHD · 11-21-2011, 04:41 PM

The problem with setting that up as "cold air" is that you will either have to relocate the filters somewhere where fresh air will get to it and away from engine compartment heat, this may expose the filter to the elements, or you will need to build a box to house the filters somewhere that will allow fresh air in, or you will need to figure out some type of inline filter. IMO a stock style air cleaner with fresh air ducted to it would be a easier, better looking, and more practical option.

chvyboy · 11-21-2011, 04:45 PM

I wanted to go with something different. Im not in love with this set up so far and don't think i will. I'm more of a fan of these, but don't know where to find them at

JWall · 11-21-2011, 05:09 PM

I am not a fan of the spectre set up.

If you like the one above it is being repopped all over the place just google "cadillac air cleaner".

Fldawg · 11-21-2011, 05:12 PM

way to much money for something that ugly. i'm running the 50 caddy a/c i like it and so does everyone else.
Check speedway motors they list them but are on backorder they might be in now

chvyboy · 11-21-2011, 05:19 PM

thanks guys for the valuable input. I'm new to this car world so i love hearing feed back like this

cdowns · 11-21-2011, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chvyboy

I wanted to go with something different. Im not in love with this set up so far and don't think i will. I'm more of a fan of these, but don't know where to find them at

speedway motors has them repoped for around $150// i've seen originals around for $500 and up

bruceman1968 · 11-21-2011, 06:45 PM

Bat Wing air cleaner or Cadillac air cleaner here's a repop on ebay for 137. Not mine. I like these air cleaners.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Cadi...item2a140ec6bf

eightbanger · 11-21-2011, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chvyboy

I wanted to go with something different. Im not in love with this set up so far and don't think i will. I'm more of a fan of these, but don't know where to find them at

I thought the height of cool for me was my plan to put a red Spectre filter in my air cleaner.
I never knew these excisted...very cool indeed.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bruceman1968

Bat Wing air cleaner or Cadillac air cleaner here's a repop on ebay for 137. Not mine. I like these air cleaners.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Cadi...item2a140ec6bf

That is brilliant..!!

11-21-2011, 03:32 PM	#1
chvyboy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: san mateo, ca Posts: 118	Spectre air cleaner ideas? Does anyone like the specter air cleaner? and has anyone added one of these to there truck? i want to make it gather cold air any ideas of how to set it up? Attached Images

11-21-2011, 04:13 PM	#2
tubbedII needs more $$$ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,936	Re: Spectre air cleaner ideas? I'm not a big fan of it personally. I've seen others in shows that are much cleaner, but once I see 2 or more at a show, I feel they get a little old and lose interest. Personally, I'd rather see the original air cleaner mod'd like on the power block for a dual cold air inlet. __________________ 1970 2wd Blazer

11-21-2011, 04:41 PM	#3
GCncsuHD Charlie Daniels w/ a Tq Wrench Join Date: May 2009 Location: Statesville, NC Posts: 1,570	Re: Spectre air cleaner ideas? The problem with setting that up as "cold air" is that you will either have to relocate the filters somewhere where fresh air will get to it and away from engine compartment heat, this may expose the filter to the elements, or you will need to build a box to house the filters somewhere that will allow fresh air in, or you will need to figure out some type of inline filter. IMO a stock style air cleaner with fresh air ducted to it would be a easier, better looking, and more practical option. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ 67 C10 Shortbed "Great Grandpa's Truck" I6 3 on the Tree 71k original miles 5.3 swap in the works 69 K5 Blazer-Family Beach Cruiser Project 78 K30 Dually Semi-Retired Fire Truck 350/SM465 35"s SOLD01 2500HD ECSB 6.0 4x4 5.13's 8" lift 38"s

11-21-2011, 04:45 PM	#4
chvyboy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: san mateo, ca Posts: 118	Re: Spectre air cleaner ideas? I wanted to go with something different. Im not in love with this set up so far and don't think i will. I'm more of a fan of these, but don't know where to find them at Attached Images

11-21-2011, 05:09 PM	#5
JWall Frequent Flyer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2,258	Re: Spectre air cleaner ideas? I am not a fan of the spectre set up. If you like the one above it is being repopped all over the place just google "cadillac air cleaner". __________________ - Justin 76 SWB C-10 - 98 SWB C1500 (x2) 1 Owner 1976 SWB

11-21-2011, 05:12 PM	#6
Fldawg Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lynn Haven Florida Posts: 1,019	Re: Spectre air cleaner ideas? way to much money for something that ugly. i'm running the 50 caddy a/c i like it and so does everyone else. Check speedway motors they list them but are on backorder they might be in now Last edited by Fldawg; 11-21-2011 at 05:13 PM. Reason: added something

11-21-2011, 05:19 PM	#7
chvyboy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: san mateo, ca Posts: 118	Re: Spectre air cleaner ideas? thanks guys for the valuable input. I'm new to this car world so i love hearing feed back like this

11-21-2011, 06:45 PM	#9
bruceman1968 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 1,549	Re: Spectre air cleaner ideas? Bat Wing air cleaner or Cadillac air cleaner here's a repop on ebay for 137. Not mine. I like these air cleaners. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Cadi...item2a140ec6bf __________________ CHEVY/GMC VIN DECODERS



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