Air Cleaner for Edelbrock 1406 Carb

[ken-renda]

Just installed Edelbrock 1406 (600 CFM) carb on my 63, 289, GT. With some modification was able to keep the original Studebaker air cleaner assembly but it has a 2" round air intake. Would this provide adequate air flow. The air cleaner assembly looks small for a V8 as it measures 12" by 4" round. ken, deltaville, va

[63t-cab]

That should be fine as is,that's what I'm useing on my 289 4V.

[Mike Van Veghten]

In actuality, it'll choke the intake air quantity (amount) to somewhat less than the already too big a carburetor wants at max. flow.
So, a rejetting, and or spring swap might be in order for max performance with the "combination" you have now.

While I don't mean to come off sounding like a pain in the butt...you just haven't put a good combination of parts together.
People insist on a large carburetor for some reason, then in this case, choke it down..

Around town, the engine might run ok with the small inlet (once the jetting is taken care of). I don't know...this setup will be a challenge to get the jetting right.

Have fun with your new goodies..!

Mike

[StudeRich]

Adapting a New '63-'64 Jet Thrust and Avanti R1 Air Cleaner with the available 4 1/8" Air Cleaner to 5 1/8" Edelbrock AFB clone 4 Barrel Adapter is another option which allows for greater air flow and the BEST looks of any Air Cleaner ever made. See your friendly local Studebaker Vendor!

[Chucks Stude]

Bob Helm, in Royce City, Texas has a nice air cleaner for that carb. I put a 500 cfm on mine, and the air cleaner he sells worked just fine. His price was better than Summit, IIRC. His number is 972-843-3402. Bob had a stroke a few months back, but when I talked to him, he was back at it. He did not advertise in TW this month for some reason.