comply Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 I've got the stock air cleaner for my carb. It's a Hitachi carb off of an L20b but it's on my L16 powered 510. Anyway, there seems to be something missing from the neck of my air cleaner and it doesn't fit the neck of my carb. I can just set it on the carb but it rattles and I assume it lets quite a bit of unfiltered air slip by. I went to Autozone and Checker to see if there were any aftermarket setups I could use. I ended up buying a filter assembly, then had to spend more money on the 3 1/16" adapter, then more on the bolts, and none of it fit. The neck on the carb seems to be around 3" but it still wouldnt fit over. They also have some 3" flexible pipe that I could attach to the carb then run to a cone filter but I dont want to risk it not fitting over the carb neck. The only idea friends/family could come up with was dryer tubing clamped over the neck then run to a cone filter and clamped. The same as the flex pipe but a bit more ratsun in style I suppose :P Downside to that is it looks a bit...yeah, and also it's 3" exactly and I dont think would fit over the 3" carb. Anyone have some ideas? Quote Link to comment
SickDrift Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 I've got the stock air cleaner for my carb. It's a Hitachi carb off of an L20b but it's on my L16 powered 510. Anyway, there seems to be something missing from the neck of my air cleaner and it doesn't fit the neck of my carb. I can just set it on the carb but it rattles and I assume it lets quite a bit of unfiltered air slip by. I went to Autozone and Checker to see if there were any aftermarket setups I could use. I ended up buying a filter assembly, then had to spend more money on the 3 1/16" adapter, then more on the bolts, and none of it fit. The neck on the carb seems to be around 3" but it still wouldnt fit over. They also have some 3" flexible pipe that I could attach to the carb then run to a cone filter but I dont want to risk it not fitting over the carb neck. The only idea friends/family could come up with was dryer tubing clamped over the neck then run to a cone filter and clamped. The same as the flex pipe but a bit more ratsun in style I suppose :P Downside to that is it looks a bit...yeah, and also it's 3" exactly and I dont think would fit over the 3" carb. Anyone have some ideas? Do you have intertest in running the factoy intake? If so it sounds like you're only missing the rubber boot that lines the inside flange where it slips over the top of the carb. I'm sure if you wanted people could suggest a place to buy this piece or someone may have an extra you could buy. Quote Link to comment
comply Posted September 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 Do you have intertest in running the factoy intake? If so it sounds like you're only missing the rubber boot that lines the inside flange where it slips over the top of the carb. I'm sure if you wanted people could suggest a place to buy this piece or someone may have an extra you could buy. If there is a prettier way of using that carb but running a different filter system, I'll do it. The stock air cleaner is horrid and has lots of hoses hanging off of it that aren't in use. Quote Link to comment
racerx Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 If you can get away with, disconnect the vacuum hoses, unless needed to run it, and change that carb to a 32/36 weber...theair filter looks even better. Quote Link to comment
comply Posted September 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 If you can get away with, disconnect the vacuum hoses, unless needed to run it, and change that carb to a 32/36 weber...theair filter looks even better. I can't afford a Weber ATM. I used to have a side draft on it but I couldn't get the car to run right with it so I switched to this carb. Quote Link to comment
Buzzbomb Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 I've got the stock air cleaner for my carb. It's a Hitachi carb off of an L20b but it's on my L16 powered 510. Anyway, there seems to be something missing from the neck of my air cleaner and it doesn't fit the neck of my carb. I can just set it on the carb but it rattles and I assume it lets quite a bit of unfiltered air slip by. That aircleaner has 2 things to make it fit tight to the carb...First, it has a rubber boot for the carb tower, as stated previously. It ALSO has a big "wing nut" that allows you tighten the air cleaner down on the carb tight enough so it won't vibrate; this wing nut is NOT the one on the carb, but it is visible from the firewall side on the back of the air cleaner. If you are missing the rubber boot, I'm not sure you can use the tightener. If you DO have both of these components, try pushing the AC down on the carb, THEN turn that adjuster tight enough so the air cleaner won't move around. Quote Link to comment
Phlebmaster Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 You could always do this.... :lol::lol::lol: http://forum.ratsun.net/showthread.php?t=2813&highlight=home+depot+performance Quote Link to comment
SickDrift Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 You could always do this.... :lol::lol::lol: http://forum.ratsun.net/showthread.php?t=2813&highlight=home+depot+performance Where do the vacuum hoses go?:rolleyes: Quote Link to comment
Phlebmaster Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 Where do the vacuum hoses go?:rolleyes: Ummmm, well sacrifices had to be made. :lol: Quote Link to comment
zerow Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 From what I recall, bonvo has an aftermarket air cleaner, and it does a nice job. bonvo... bonvo... BONVO!!!! Post some pics of that air cleaner!! Quote Link to comment
bonvo Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 it does an nice job because the lower half is the stock asembely:P but i have some pics that could help this is what it sounds like your missing should be easy to make with the adapters they sell at kreagan ( you say you already bought one) i hope it helps Quote Link to comment
comply Posted September 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 The adapter they have at Checker is a cheap plastic piece specifically made for their cheap plastic Spectre intakes. It doesn't even fit on my carb. I'm going to try that flex pipe they're selling and hope it stretches. Thanks for the pics guys :) Quote Link to comment
Jester Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 Did you ever get this fixed? I have two spare air cleaner assemblies that I can rob the grommet off of for you. PM me if you want it. Quote Link to comment
comply Posted October 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 Did you ever get this fixed? I have two spare air cleaner assemblies that I can rob the grommet off of for you. PM me if you want it. Yep. All fixed, thanks anyway! (: Quote Link to comment
bonvo Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 that looks perity trick i might have to do the same Quote Link to comment
comply Posted October 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 that looks perity trick i might have to do the same It pinches a little bit because of hood clearance, but not enough to restrict air flow or pinch enough to put any cracks in the tubing. Smooshes the intake pipe by like 1/2 inch. Ended up being like $35 for the tube and filter from Auto Zone. and $.75 for the clamp from Lowe's Quote Link to comment
bonvo Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 sweet custom cold air :P i need to do the same with my truck i think but the carb bore is smaller Quote Link to comment
b210in Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 You could always do this.... :lol::lol::lol: http://forum.ratsun.net/showthread.php?t=2813&highlight=home+depot+performance wow, and i thought i was getto. i made a box to mount an old sciorro k and n filter out of roofing trim tin. Quote Link to comment
b210in Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 Yep. All fixed, thanks anyway! (: this looks pretty good. Quote Link to comment
thegreencar Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 where did you get that filter on the valve cover vent? Quote Link to comment
comply Posted October 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 where did you get that filter on the valve cover vent? The car I replaced with my 510. 1995 Nissan Altima SE. I can't remember if it came on the car or if my brother added it when he owned it. I think Auto Zone sells them though. Quote Link to comment
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