View Single Post
  #27 (permalink)  
Old 04-23-2011, 02:34 PM
Full Throttle Al's Avatar
Full Throttle Al Full Throttle Al is offline
CC Member
Visit my Photo Gallery

 
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Shreveport, LA
Cobra Make, Engine: CSX4083, NOS 427 SOHC, serial number 589. Dyno'd in 1967 at 629HP with single 4v 560 Holley. Now with 4 Webers.
Posts: 295
Not Ranked     
Default

The motor is a NOS SOHC 427, "Cammer", serial number 589 of about 1100 total produced. I have been driving it without air cleaners for 14 years, but only about 2500 miles total.

Keep in mind that some of the best race cars of all time, including original Cobra's, ran Weber's without air cleaners.

It is one thing to expose the engine to a dusty enviornment, but keep in mind that many cars now come with 100,000 mile air filters. Just how much dirt/dust are you trapping in 100,000 milies., I would venture to say, not that much.

Webers, carbs of any type, are not the state of the art anymore. I choose Weber's because of their history and looks and I think (my opinion) that air filters, even screens, detract from that goal.

No doubt, others will disagree with my opinion and will not hesitate to share their views on the matter!
Reply With Quote