Air Cleaner - 302 - 2brl

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Jul 27, 2002 | 09:17 PM

badmechanic

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Air Cleaner - 302 - 2brl

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I have a 71 EB with a 302. It currently has the stock 2 brl carb with an air cleaner that I believe came from another vehicle. Anyway, I would like to put a K&N type filter on the car. I bought an aftermarket chrome type filter, but it wouldn't fit over the choke.

Has anyone had success with an aftermarket air cleaner? Details would be appreciated.

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Jul 28, 2002 | 12:18 PM

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Air Cleaner - 302 - 2brl

There is not much space between the carb and the hood on these early Broncos for aftermarket air cleaners, unless you have a body lift, a hood scoop, or a special aftermarket hood. That is the reason for the stock Bronco's offset air cleaner. Check you current hood clearence using clay or a ball of aluminum foil on top of the air cleaner and close the hood on it. The hieght of the crushed ball will show you your clearence. Allow at least 1/2 inch clearence for engine movement.

Jul 31, 2002 | 10:41 PM

Curtis360

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Air Cleaner - 302 - 2brl

I put an Edelbrock Performer 500cfm and Performer intake on my 75' with a 1" spacer, and an Edelbrock 14" air cleaner. Just go to your local parts store and they should have a grab bag of air cleaner spacers for about 6 or 7 bucks that will work for you.

Sep 17, 2002 | 01:15 PM

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Air Cleaner - 302 - 2brl

I got the Ford Motorsport Chrome Air cleaner and it has indentions on the bottom to clear the choke. I have been using it for about 7 years. They are about $39 and you can get them from Summit, Jegs, etc.