hood scoop or shorter aircleaner

Post by **socofn** » Sun Jul 15, 2012 7:27 pm

Almost finished installing the new engine, closed the hood and it hits the aircleaner. My question is who is running a shorter air cleaner and who has scooped their hood for this reason? I am not interested in doing a body lift at this time. I guess I will call TBP and find out how tall there shorter aircleaner actually is and probably go from there. Thanks JP

Post by **Justin** » Sun Jul 15, 2012 8:42 pm

You may also want to take a look at drop base air filter housings. They set the air filter down about 1-2" around the carb.

Post by **Entourage** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 9:12 am

I tried to avoid adding a hood scoop because I did not want to cut my perfectly good hood. Also, my good friend Rox gave me his sweet Holley Air Cleaner that does just as Justin said lowers the filter 1-2" to avoid cutting the hood. However, seeing Airbur's classic hood scoop and the ram air scoop at Wild Horses is making me think differently. http://www.wildhorses4x4.com/category/s?keyword=scoop

Post by **airbur** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 11:22 am

I wanted the classic Bronco scoop since I had my first Bronco back in the early 90s. I have lot's-o-room under there now:)

Post by **Entourage** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 12:52 pm

A scoop helps with air flow in and out so it is moving up the list of priorities for my Bronco.

Post by **airbur** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 12:58 pm

I actually like the looks of the Wild Horses Buckaroo hood...but $500 is too much.

Post by **socofn** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 3:02 pm

I apperciate all the input. I do kind of like the look of the WH scoop, but that was not really the way I wanted to go. Does anyone have the part number for the Holley air cleaner. JP

Post by **Entourage** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 3:31 pm

The WH Buckaroo is my fav hood, too. The Fiberglass Bronco in Greeley that I should have bought i had one banghead

The Holley that I got from Rox has a retail price of over $300 :(. Even on eBay they sell for over $200. I am sure there are less expensive alternatives tho.

Holley Part Info: http://www.holley.com/64280.asp

Post by **socofn** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 3:37 pm

Thanks for the info, That thing is cool, but not $300 cool. I will keep looking. JP

Post by **Badlands** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 4:21 pm

Edlebrock and Holley both have other cheaper low profile style air cleaners too depending on how much room you need.

http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive_new/mc/accessories/acc_chrome.shtml
http://www.holley.com/types/Air%20Cleaners.asp

Post by **Justin** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 9:52 pm

Most any parts store will be able to order K&N stuff for you.

http://www.knfilters.com/racing/14inch.htm
http://www.knfilters.com/search/product ... od=85-3545
http://www.summitracing.com/search/?key ... ir+cleaner

Post by **socofn** » Tue Jul 17, 2012 9:26 am

Thanks everyone. I ordered 2 diff air cleaners from summit this am and will see which one works the best. Thanks again. JSP

Post by **Mitche11** » Tue Jul 17, 2012 4:19 pm

I just bought a 'glass hood from Jay via Bronco Hut so now I don't need my functional scooped steel hood. It has a scoop in the center that would clear your air cleaner and make sure your engine can breathe well! Save your money on the air cleaners, and make me an offer on the hood if interested. PM if you want.

Post by **Mitche11** » Tue Jul 17, 2012 4:37 pm

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Post by **airbur** » Tue Jul 17, 2012 6:19 pm

Mitche11 wrote:[album][/album] i can't seem to post the pic for some reason...

Send it to me and I'll post. The Admin doesn't allow posting pics directly.

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