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By Florida_Phil - 7 Years Ago
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I am installing a 1957 312 Holley iron intake and Holley carb on my 1955 292 Thunderbird. I believe the intake came off a 1957 "D" code passenger car. Everything seems to fit fine, but I'm having a problem with hood clearance. I tried using a small block Ford HiPo air cleaner, but it's too wide. I would like a nostalgia type air cleaner that looks 60s correct. Something clean and small enough to clear. Anyone ideas?
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By miker - 7 Years Ago
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Some one here used the dual quad version of these, and I tthought they looked pretty good. This is the single quad version. I also modified my 55 a/c to use a standard base plate and element some years ago. PM me if you're interested.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-4-Barrel-Air-Cleaner-Badger-Scta-Hotrod-Kustom-5-1-8-/222597712985?hash=item33d3db8c59:g:4y0AAOSwCU1YodHa
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By blockhead2 - 7 Years Ago
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There should be no problem if you are using the stock parts and original air cleaner. The only things I can think of that would affect that is the carb spacer and engine mounts. Are you using the original Holley carb or a replacement? Be careful with the air cleaner stud or you may dimple the hood! The original air cleaner would look best and take advantage of the fresh air intake.
GL,
Bill A
55 Tbird
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By dbird - 7 Years Ago
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I have an aftermarket 14inch diameter, 3 inch high air cleaner with a recessed base in my 55 'Bird. Clearance is tight at 5/8 inch, but that's with a Mummert intake which I think is his taller one, not the shorter Thunderbird version, not totally sure as I bought it used.
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By Florida_Phil - 7 Years Ago
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The EBay air cleaner is exactly the one I was looking. A little pricey at $100. I think we used to pay $10 for those from JC Witney back in the day. I don't care for the stock helmet air cleaner. It looks silly in my opinion. To each his own. Thank You!!
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By famdoc3 - 7 Years Ago
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Use the 57 T'bird base air cleaner 2barrel or 4 barrel the top is designed for the modern Holley not the old teapot so won't have that "helmet" look you don't like and should clear easily. MIKE
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By Brent - 5 Years Ago
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Found this article re air cleaner/hp : https://www.hotrod.com/articles/air-cleaner-assembly/
Has anyone fit the K&N Flow Control? Seems there is a combination that will work.
https://www.knfilters.com/racing/flowdimen.htm?pkid=6343082&rw=2
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By charliemccraney - 5 Years Ago
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The K&N stub stacks work. The entire aircleaner is taking that to the next level but I haven't heard reviews. If $100 is pricey, then Flow Control is not even on the table.
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