Clearance issues with Mopar performance air cleaner

[chasb]

Just put the black Mopar performance air cleaner on my 440 Dart. Looks great as I already have the black Mopar valve covers. It is pressing deeply into the hood insulation pad. I already changed the filter element from the original 3" to a 2" high element, but still pressing into the pad. Does anyone know if there is a recessed air cleaner mounting plate that will make it sit lower on the carb? I am using an Edelbrock Performer 440 manifold and Edelbrock Performer series 750 cfm carb. Thanks

 

[SGBARRACUDA]

Yes this is the one I had to use with the 3" x 14" element to clear my hood.
Holley 120-4630: Drop-Base Air Cleaner | JEGS
Or just the base.
Allstar Performance ALL25943: 14" Lightweight Aluminum Air Cleaner Base 1-5/8" Drop Base | JEGS

 

[CCHHAARRGGER!]

Mancini racing sells one too, I had to get it because I was having the same problem

 

[famous bob]

Mancini racing sells one too, I had to get it because I was having the same problem

I run a dropped base , I got off ebay, cheaper . I would remove that hood insulation first .
A 12x2 air cleaner is awful small for a 440 , in my opinion.

 

[gzig5]

Depending on your setup, the drop base can interfere with the trans kickdown on an automatic. I need to raise the throttle cable bracket on mine to level off the kickdown rod.

 

[oldkimmer]

I don’t think a drop base will fit on an Eddy carb. They were made for Holley carbs and any of there look a likes. Kim

 

[rumblefish360]

I don’t think a drop base will fit on an Eddy carb. They were made for Holley carbs and any of there look a likes. Kim

The one from Mancini works on an Edelbrock carb just fine.

 

[4spdragtop]

Not 440 related but I used a short/small adapter made from aluminum on my sb. Eddy carb, factory commando cleaner, LD4B. Factory throttle and lockdown linkages work fine.
Dunno if it helps in your case.
Dimensions 5 1/4" OD, just shy of 5" ID.

 

[4spdragtop]

If these dimensions work, I can cut some more. Just gimme the height you want.

Not 440 related but I used a short/small adapter made from aluminum on my sb. Eddy carb, factory commando cleaner, LD4B. Factory throttle and lockdown linkages work fine.
Dunno if it helps in your case.
Dimensions 5 1/4" OD, just shy of 5" ID.

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[rumblefish360]

I don’t think a drop base will fit on an Eddy carb. They were made for Holley carbs and any of there look a likes. Kim

The one from Mancini works on an Edelbrock carb just fine.

 

[oldkimmer]

I wasn’t aware of that. Thanks. Rumble. Kim

 

[rumblefish360]

That’s weird, how it posted.... sorry for the repeat, I’m in posting hell again....