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xbanone · 12-14-2016, 12:03 PM

Will one of the early single stud TBI air cleaner assemblies fit on top of a Quadrajet?

SCOTI · 12-14-2016, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by xbanone

Will one of the early single stud TBI air cleaner assemblies fit on top of a Quadrajet?

I know an early carb style base will work on a TBI set-up so I would bet it works the opposite way as well. The TBI set-ups did utilize a spacer so that might come into play.

xbanone · 12-15-2016, 11:18 PM

Cool. From looking around the web it looks like they work. I want a nice sealed up air cleaner that draws air from outside the engine compartment. Anyone know where to buy the duct work from an 87 style air cleaner?

SCOTI · 12-16-2016, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by xbanone

Cool. From looking around the web it looks like they work. I want a nice sealed up air cleaner that draws air from outside the engine compartment. Anyone know where to buy the duct work from an 87 style air cleaner?

Try LMC?

**hatzie** · 12-16-2016, 12:34 AM

The top half of the single stud TBI air cleaner will probably fit the bottom half of your Quadrabogger air cleaner.

SCOTI · 12-16-2016, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by hatzie

The top half of the single stud TBI air cleaner will probably fit the bottom half of your Quadrabogger air cleaner.

I would agree but that's based on my 1 TBI to 4bbl carb air cleaner comparison. But, the carb air cleaner assembly worked on my TBI set-up w/minor tweaks.

LT7A · 12-16-2016, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by xbanone

Anyone know where to buy the duct work from an 87 style air cleaner?

If you're not in a hurry, I'd get familiar with what it looks like and then watch craigslist. So many people swap these out for aftermarket open element units. I think your idea is cool tho.

montrosepatriot · 12-20-2016, 08:34 PM

the spacer used with the TBI is a ring which has a connection 2 the PCV breather tube - carburetor air cleaners had a similar system with a clip on breather filter (TBI air cleaner assembly will fit a carburetor if used with the spacer ring)

12-14-2016, 12:03 PM	#1
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12-15-2016, 11:18 PM	#3
xbanone Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: WV Posts: 209	Re: Can you I use a TBI air cleaner on a quadrajet? Cool. From looking around the web it looks like they work. I want a nice sealed up air cleaner that draws air from outside the engine compartment. Anyone know where to buy the duct work from an 87 style air cleaner? __________________ 1976 K15 Short/Step 1981 C10 short/wide 1994 K1500 ECSB

12-16-2016, 12:34 AM	#5
hatzie Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wentworth, NH Posts: 4,941	Re: Can you I use a TBI air cleaner on a quadrajet? The top half of the single stud TBI air cleaner will probably fit the bottom half of your Quadrabogger air cleaner. __________________ 1959 M35A2 LDT465-1D SOLD 1967 Dodge W200 B383, NP420/NP201 SOLD 1969 Dodge Polara 500 B383, A833 SOLD 1972 Ford F250 FE390, NP435/NP205 SOLD 1976 Chevy K20, 6.5L, NV4500/NP208 SOLD 1986 M1008 CUCV SOLD 2000 GMC C2500, TD6.5L, NV4500 2005 Chevy Silverado LS 2500HD 6.0L 4L80E/NP263 2009 Impala SS LS4 V8 RTFM... GM Parts Books, GM Schematics, GM service manuals, and GM training materials... 1973-1991 GM Light Truck Service, Unit/Overhaul, Wiring Manuals, Parts Books and Some 1968-1999 GM Service Training textbooks in PDF 1988-1998 GMT400 CK service manual project 1988-1993 GMT400 CK parts books. 1967-1972 GM Light, Medium, & Heavy Truck Service Manuals in PDF Please include at least the year and model in your threads. It'll be easier to answer your questions. And please let us know if and how your repairs were successful.

12-20-2016, 08:34 PM	#8
montrosepatriot Registered User Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 15	Re: Can you I use a TBI air cleaner on a quadrajet? the spacer used with the TBI is a ring which has a connection 2 the PCV breather tube - carburetor air cleaners had a similar system with a clip on breather filter (TBI air cleaner assembly will fit a carburetor if used with the spacer ring)



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