Topic: Air Cleaner Chamber/Air Box Idea 350F

[72_350_FOUR]

I've looked around but haven't seen anything on this.  Here is my question/idea.  I'm thinking of a way to to totally redesign the plastic air chamber and airbox for these two reasons. 

1. The plastic chamber is a SOB to get off and on while your tuning, and frequently removing/installing your carbs.
2. Find a way to improve the chamber to air cleaner connection. I know my rubber gasket that connects them has taken a beating and I'm sure there are air leaks, no matter how careful I am or how hard i try to get it back on like it should be.  What about a design that bolts together once the chamber is in place ?

if you kept the same volume and airflow (roughly) of the original design, wouldn't this work?  I know the shape of the chamber etc.. plays into the mix as well, but if it was close    The airbox would use a stock cleaner, but the snorkle connection could be improved too.

What do you guys think about this, and why or why wouldn't it work, besides the obvious.  I realize it would take some tuning to get it right.

[flybox1]

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=79491.0

adapt something like this...

[72_350_FOUR]

Real close to what i was thinking, but what is the filter media, or what connects to the back ?

[flybox1]

or what connects to the back

the back?

filter media is the foam covering the cage.

[72_350_FOUR]

Wow after reading through the old post, I guess this has been hashed out more than i thought, (It's one of those popcorn subjects)  Thanks for taking pitty on me and replying Flybox1 !

[flybox1]

NP.
nothin' but love for a baby Four   

[72_350_FOUR]

You anywhere near Astoria Oregon?, I spent about 4 years in Salem, Oregon.  and used to vacation in Astoria.   Beautiful but WET in the winter!

[flybox1]

yeah, i'm ~3 hours north.
The only thing good coming out of A$$toria, was the Goonies.