Free magic air filter

I take those cheap *** filter and throw them away. Then i just use the top and bottom and buy a wire mesh sample kit from mccaster carr. I use the fine mesh. Oh and i use the wire off of the paper filter to hold it from being sucked in. It works great and looks great. They need to be cleaned periodically as well. I have a thread on the hamb "2x2 air cleaners" or something.
 
junk yard kid said:
I take those cheap *** filter and throw them away. Then i just use the top and bottom and buy a wire mesh sample kit from mccaster carr. I use the fine mesh. Oh and i use the wire off of the paper filter to hold it from being sucked in. It works great and looks great. They need to be cleaned periodically as well. I have a thread on the hamb "2x2 air cleaners" or something.
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Where did you get the V8 ring? From some old filters?
 
Use two of the small ones with K&N filters. Also got rid of the shrouds and use tobacco can lids for the tops.
They work real well checking them with an A/F meter.
Butch
 
I just returned from visiting a friend and he gave me an oil bath air cleaner.(You guys wouldn't believe the flathead stuff this guy has...LOTS of 50's and 60's performance parts.He even has a flathead dragster that delivers @270HP.He's selling a large portion of his collection so if you need something special,PM me and I'll ask him if he has it)I looked at the link for the oil bath conversion but didn't find a picture.Suggestions anyone? Thanks
 
1952henry said:
Where did you get the V8 ring? From some old filters?
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My awesome buddy cut them out on a machine, then rolled them. I wanted to make a **** load of them and sell them but i spaced too long and he got a better job. A guy doesnt need them, ive got another filter that doesnt have the v8 ring.
 
I read an article somewhere recently cautioning about the filters that you describe. The author said there are several filters that fit the housing (including the one that comes in the package), but do not flow enough for automotive use. A good parts store should be able to match up the size you need in a paper filter designed for an engine.
 
I'm running two of them on my '51 flathead 6 with 1902 Holleys. I've never noticed a problem with them, but I've never tried without them. I need to pull them off and take a trip down the road. I might have a real power house.
 

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You might be ok Amodel.You have two air cleaners servicing 6 cylinders.I have only one for 8. A $10 chrome choke.
 
I have one of the filters, came with the car when I bought it. I'm going back to original filter. [36 Ford] If someone wants it, let me know. For all you chrome lovers, I have the chrome head, intake and fuel pump nut covers as well as a chrome sleeve for the generator. Oh, and a chrome oil breather cap. Buy it all, I'll make a package deal.
 
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