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pokethesmot · 01-20-2009, 07:10 PM

i have a 10 inch edelbrock air filter that is 2 inches tall. Does any one know where i could find a 10 inch air filter element that is taller then 2 inches? also i am running a sbc 400 and do i even need a bigger air filter element?

Pyrotechnic · 01-20-2009, 07:27 PM

Ditch it for a 14 inch diameter filter, 4 inches tall if you can fit it.

Infact, the stock air filter element for these trucks is 12x3.5. You would honestly do better than the 10x3 by using the stock setup with the lid flipped.

willett · 01-20-2009, 07:52 PM

K&m

BoeJaker1976 · 01-20-2009, 08:02 PM

Just go down to any autoparts store with your old filter and pick the size you want.

Guilty-by-Design · 01-20-2009, 08:10 PM

i had the same problem... tore open every box i got my hands on and still couldn't find one that fit

gchemist · 01-20-2009, 08:52 PM

I ran a 14X4.5 on an old 305. It would scream all way through the RPM range. It ran cooler too.
http://www.jegs.com/p/K%26N/743339/10002/-1

87c10slammer · 01-20-2009, 09:09 PM

pepboys and autozone both sell nice conversion kits to run cone style filters on any carbed motor... they look great and perform well... kinda like a do it yourself cold air intake

Albatrossian · 01-20-2009, 10:25 PM

What they said above.. go to AZ or Advance and look through the boxes of filters till you find the one you want. The bigger, the better though. I ran a 14x4.5 on mine. Taller is better as long as it doesn't hit the hood.

*78 Chevyrado* · 01-21-2009, 02:37 AM

Here's my 10 inch, I took the base up to advance auto parts and dug through their stock and found this one. I have purolator #PA30067 it's 4 inches tall IIRC. It'll be plenty big.

84 400 · 01-21-2009, 03:15 AM

I went to the auto parts place and looked threw the larger boxes as well until I found the tallest One I could find. I think mine was for a diesel maybe?? Not sure but it works a lot better and looks good too

here is a pic of the old one and the new one installed

another cheap mod I have heard works great is ditching the factory mechanical fan infavor of an electric one. windstar fans are popular for this and can be had at junkyards for very cheap

heavychevy79 · 01-21-2009, 03:36 AM

I've stacked filters before and that works good, but I've never had any
trouble finding a big 12" or 14" filter.

01-20-2009, 07:10 PM	#1
pokethesmot profeshinaly unimployed Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: hazlehurst, GA Posts: 1,232	air filter i have a 10 inch edelbrock air filter that is 2 inches tall. Does any one know where i could find a 10 inch air filter element that is taller then 2 inches? also i am running a sbc 400 and do i even need a bigger air filter element? __________________ my ride click here my myspace "having mud flaps is like asking for a smaller trophy"

01-20-2009, 07:27 PM	#2
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: air filter Ditch it for a 14 inch diameter filter, 4 inches tall if you can fit it. Infact, the stock air filter element for these trucks is 12x3.5. You would honestly do better than the 10x3 by using the stock setup with the lid flipped. __________________ 1977 GMC Sierra Grande Last edited by Pyrotechnic; 01-20-2009 at 08:46 PM.

01-20-2009, 07:52 PM	#3
willett Another Day, Another Dollar Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: North Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,316	Re: air filter K&m __________________ -78 K20 Cheyenne 454 long box, 4" lift, 35" MT's, '84 cab, '80 box "its hip to be square"

01-20-2009, 08:02 PM	#4
BoeJaker1976 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: copperas Cove, TX Posts: 85	Re: air filter Just go down to any autoparts store with your old filter and pick the size you want. __________________ 1976 Red chevy steppy, Proud service member, US ARMY 15Y, AH-64D Apache Longbow Armament, Avionics, Electronics technician

01-20-2009, 08:10 PM	#5
Guilty-by-Design Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Winfield, Kansas Posts: 54	Re: air filter i had the same problem... tore open every box i got my hands on and still couldn't find one that fit

01-20-2009, 08:52 PM	#6
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: air filter I ran a 14X4.5 on an old 305. It would scream all way through the RPM range. It ran cooler too. http://www.jegs.com/p/K%26N/743339/10002/-1 __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

01-20-2009, 09:09 PM	#7
87c10slammer truck addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: levittown pa Posts: 154	Re: air filter pepboys and autozone both sell nice conversion kits to run cone style filters on any carbed motor... they look great and perform well... kinda like a do it yourself cold air intake __________________ trucks

01-20-2009, 10:25 PM	#8
Albatrossian Georgia Boy Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Douglas, Georgia Posts: 370	Re: air filter What they said above.. go to AZ or Advance and look through the boxes of filters till you find the one you want. The bigger, the better though. I ran a 14x4.5 on mine. Taller is better as long as it doesn't hit the hood. __________________ 81 GMC High Sierra, 2WD, 357ci/700R4, 3.73s, posi.

01-21-2009, 02:37 AM	#9
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: air filter Here's my 10 inch, I took the base up to advance auto parts and dug through their stock and found this one. I have purolator #PA30067 it's 4 inches tall IIRC. It'll be plenty big. Last edited by 78 Chevyrado; 01-21-2009 at 02:38 AM.

01-21-2009, 03:15 AM	#10
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,741	Re: air filter I went to the auto parts place and looked threw the larger boxes as well until I found the tallest One I could find. I think mine was for a diesel maybe?? Not sure but it works a lot better and looks good too here is a pic of the old one and the new one installed another cheap mod I have heard works great is ditching the factory mechanical fan infavor of an electric one. windstar fans are popular for this and can be had at junkyards for very cheap __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out Last edited by 84 400; 01-21-2009 at 03:16 AM.

01-21-2009, 03:36 AM	#11
heavychevy79 Cheyenne Super Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 545	Re: air filter I've stacked filters before and that works good, but I've never had any trouble finding a big 12" or 14" filter.



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