Drop base type air cleaner

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[[File:Moroso drop base air cleaner.jpg|frame|left|Moroso p/n 65927 drop base air cleaner assembly]]
 
[[File:Moroso drop base air cleaner.jpg|frame|left|Moroso p/n 65927 drop base air cleaner assembly]]
  
 
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===HEI clearance===
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===HEI clearance===  
 
Besides the drop for hood clearance, to some having room for an HEI distributor is important. Considerable cutting was needed on the L88 base as seen below:
 
Besides the drop for hood clearance, to some having room for an HEI distributor is important. Considerable cutting was needed on the L88 base as seen below:
 
[[File:L88 drop base clearance hei.jpg|frame|left|400px| L88 14" drop base HEI clearance]]
 
[[File:L88 drop base clearance hei.jpg|frame|left|400px| L88 14" drop base HEI clearance]]
  
  
<br style="clear: both" />The Moroso (below) has better clearance:
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<br style="clear: both" />The difference in the amount of drop between the two bases- the L88 is lower. Also note the Moroso (below) has better HEI clearance:
 
[[File:Moroso drop base clearance hei.jpg|frame|left|400px|Moroso p/n 65927 14" drop base clearance HEI]]
 
[[File:Moroso drop base clearance hei.jpg|frame|left|400px|Moroso p/n 65927 14" drop base clearance HEI]]
  
<br style="clear: both" />Also note the difference in the amount of drop between the two bases- the L88 is lower.
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==Other things that can be done to gain clearance==
  
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Using a bolt to hold down the air filter assembly lid will gain some clearance. Cut or find a suitable bolt that fits instead of using a stud and wing nut.
 
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