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PostPosted: Sun Jul 25, 2010 6:53 pm    Post subject: Will Kadrons Clear the Stock Decklid Reply with quote

Does anyone know if the Kadron setup with the stock filters will clear the decklid arms and brackets? I have not installed them yet. Thanks!
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 25, 2010 11:26 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Need shorter air cleaners to clear the decklid springs.
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 26, 2010 6:15 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Will the cone filters clear the springs? Any idea who makes these low profile filters?
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 26, 2010 6:21 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

mpate wrote:
Will the cone filters clear the springs? Any idea who makes these low profile filters?


The cone filters just cleared the springs on a '72 'vert
we restored. We had about 5mm to spare, no more than that.
You should also note the intakes can be supplied in various lengths.
If you have the long or tall version, clearance will be more of a challenge.
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 26, 2010 11:02 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

This is my engine, KG 74 with dual kadrons. I ordered the hole set to AJ Sims.

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Plenty of room, works real nice.
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 27, 2010 1:21 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I solved the clearance issue by using turbo air filters.
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 27, 2010 8:52 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Another option is to remove the springs and either use a prop or a strut to hold the engine lid open for you.
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