air cleaner size question

[dutch]

I picked up this K&N filter element the other day. I got it at a great price so just couldn`t pass on it.  It  is an E- 1290.  11"x 2".   I read it is a replacement for 5.2 magnum and other not too big engines. Made me wonder how to determine if this, or any other filter element, has enough flow capacity for a 440?
If this one is not gonna work on my engine, what are my options for a small filter unit?  I like seeing some carb....

[cudabob496]

see graph at bottom of page:


http://www.ramairbox.com/product.html

[Chryco Psycho]

i USE THE BIGGEST FILTER THAT WILL FIT  seems dumb to lose power over a small air filter , the filter top helps too

[cudabob496]

i USE THE BIGGEST FILTER THAT WILL FIT  seems dumb to lose power over a small air filter , the filter top helps too

well, it has to look cool too!


but basically in an E body, you don't got a lot of room, without modifying stuff.

[dutch]

thanks.  That`s a cool link.  I s that the same set up you used?  Where does the passenger side tube pick up air?
I understand why bigger is better but looking at the factory dual snorkle filterbox with 2 small openings, an open 11x2 looks like serious improvement...?
What`s a good way to check max clearance under the hood? I was thinking maybe dots of clay on top of the filterbox then close the hood    any better ways?

[cudabob496]

thanks.  That`s a cool link.  I s that the same set up you used?  Where does the passenger side tube pick up air?
I understand why bigger is better but looking at the factory dual snorkle filterbox with 2 small openings, an open 11x2 looks like serious improvement...?
What`s a good way to check max clearance under the hood? I was thinking maybe dots of clay on top of the filterbox then close the hood    any better ways?

playdough!! see link below:

http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=90240.msg894376#msg894376

[Super Blue 72]

It's kinda funny when you see a big block engine with a little 6 inch diameter air filter.

Nice link, cudabob. 

[cudabob496]

It's kinda funny when you see a big block engine with a little 6 inch diameter air filter.

Nice link, cudabob. 

Ya, as many here know, an engine is like a giant air pump, and anywhere you restrict airflow, whether
air filter or exhaust, or in between, you limit power. Heads are one of the big culprits!