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bigcarguy · 07-02-2002, 12:27 PM

Will a 14" Air Cleaner fit on a 307 4bbl with an HEI Distributor? I have a 14" one but the intake and carb are off the truck now so I can't just walk out and test it. I wanted to know if anyone's had problems with fitting 14" ones on their trucks because I hope to have this thing put together on the 4th

and if I find out that it doesn't fit then I'll be SOL since all parts stores will be closed.

chaptr2 · 07-02-2002, 12:33 PM

Is the air cleaner base a drop base or flat base? If it is drop base you might need a plastic spacer that is made by transdapt or edelbrock, and can be picked up a local schucks, kraggen, checker or local parts store. If it is flat you shouldn't have problems even with your HEI.

bigcarguy · 07-02-2002, 12:37 PM

It's a drop base. I'm actually taking it back today because it's just a little too big for my Edlebrock carb. I was either gonna pick up another 14" Edlebrock cleaner or just go for a 10" one instead. They're suppose to fit my carb.

chaptr2 · 07-02-2002, 05:31 PM

I wouldn't take it back and get a 10". The 14" will fit just fine, as long as it is a 4bbl Edelbrock or similar carb. A 2bbl will need a adapter to make it work. You should be able to run 4 or 5 inch tall filter without any problem. You will be fine.

Longhorn Man · 07-02-2002, 05:40 PM

The 14 inch dropped base WILL need the spacer if it is a performer carb. That's what i am running.
Plus it says it right in the book.

bigcarguy · 07-02-2002, 10:51 PM

well, I just took the 14" back today and got the 10" one. It came with a 2" tall air filter but I'll probably change it out for a taller K&N filter. This way I know for sure that it'll fit.

07-02-2002, 12:27 PM	#1
bigcarguy Finally a Bulldawg Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Athens, Georgia Posts: 220	Air Cleaner Will a 14" Air Cleaner fit on a 307 4bbl with an HEI Distributor? I have a 14" one but the intake and carb are off the truck now so I can't just walk out and test it. I wanted to know if anyone's had problems with fitting 14" ones on their trucks because I hope to have this thing put together on the 4th and if I find out that it doesn't fit then I'll be SOL since all parts stores will be closed.

07-02-2002, 12:33 PM	#2
chaptr2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Olalla, WA Posts: 705	Is the air cleaner base a drop base or flat base? If it is drop base you might need a plastic spacer that is made by transdapt or edelbrock, and can be picked up a local schucks, kraggen, checker or local parts store. If it is flat you shouldn't have problems even with your HEI. __________________ This is only my opinion and it is subject to change. 70 GMC Short box stepside Blown 388 Stroker 72 K/5 Blazer 350/SM465/205

07-02-2002, 05:31 PM	#4
chaptr2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Olalla, WA Posts: 705	I wouldn't take it back and get a 10". The 14" will fit just fine, as long as it is a 4bbl Edelbrock or similar carb. A 2bbl will need a adapter to make it work. You should be able to run 4 or 5 inch tall filter without any problem. You will be fine. __________________ This is only my opinion and it is subject to change. 70 GMC Short box stepside Blown 388 Stroker 72 K/5 Blazer 350/SM465/205

07-02-2002, 12:37 PM	#3
bigcarguy Finally a Bulldawg Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Athens, Georgia Posts: 220	It's a drop base. I'm actually taking it back today because it's just a little too big for my Edlebrock carb. I was either gonna pick up another 14" Edlebrock cleaner or just go for a 10" one instead. They're suppose to fit my carb.

07-02-2002, 05:40 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	The 14 inch dropped base WILL need the spacer if it is a performer carb. That's what i am running. Plus it says it right in the book.

07-02-2002, 10:51 PM	#6
bigcarguy Finally a Bulldawg Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Athens, Georgia Posts: 220	well, I just took the 14" back today and got the 10" one. It came with a 2" tall air filter but I'll probably change it out for a taller K&N filter. This way I know for sure that it'll fit.



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