Originally Posted by
Avalanche325
Here are a couple things to watch for.
1. The "Cobra" valve covers are not a "tall" version, which is required for a lot of roller rockers. There are spacers that you can get that work great. Get good ones, don't cheap out. There are also thick gaskets if you just need a little space. You can easily check with some clay. DO NOT remove the baffles or you will have an endless mess. I modified my baffles to move them closer to the valve cover, which gave me enough clearance. However, that changes the air velocity / oil separating out of the air rate.....short version, it doesn't work well. I went with spacers and put the original baffles back in.
2. There are EFI and carb versions. Get the right ones.
My advice on the Cobra oval air cleaner:
1. The like to turn unless you put a rubber gasket on. There is one with a U channel that fits on the filter housing. Never moved since.
2. The stock filter is very short. Make sure that the filter lid is not sitting on the carb vent tubes. That happened to me an what a nightmare it was to figure out why my car would severely flood when warm. K&N and S&B make taller reusable filter elements. Those will also give you better air flow.
How's that for a couple easy bolt on parts?