69 x with a rpm performer,air filter

Posted By: 70moparmike

69 x with a rpm performer,air filter - 01/30/13 01:23 PM

i have a 69 gtx 440 planning on running rpm performer intake. have a air grabber set up, i know no base will fit it!! been there, will i be able to get a air clearner under the hood with this intake and leave the grabber assy in place? any pic's of set up's? thanks moparts

Posted By: 70moparmike

Re: 69 x with a rpm performer,air filter - 01/30/13 04:23 PM

nobody used a rpm performer on a b body?

Posted By: 1_WILD_RT

Re: 69 x with a rpm performer,air filter - 01/30/13 04:28 PM

I seriously doubt it.. And I have a Performer RPM going on my 68 Coronet R/T... Without the Airgrabber I'll be using a 3/4" drop base...

Posted By: frank

Re: 69 x with a rpm performer,air filter - 01/30/13 05:02 PM

You will need to cut a base to fit your setup. There is a member here who sells what you need. It's made of fiberglass. I used it on mine and it came out OK. I'm using a SD intake with air grabber. I don't remember who the member is.

Posted By: Mr.Yuck

Re: 69 x with a rpm performer,air filter - 01/30/13 05:20 PM

no it will not fit you will need a drop base or modify your factory base.

Posted By: 70moparmike

Re: 69 x with a rpm performer,air filter - 01/30/13 05:36 PM

i'm not worried about the base, just wanted to know if the manifold will fit under the hood with a aftermarket air cleaner? rt told me that it is too tall with only an inch between the hood and top of carb? will not be enough air flow?

Posted By: JohnRR

Re: 69 x with a rpm performer,air filter - 01/30/13 05:49 PM

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i'm not worried about the base, just wanted to know if the manifold will fit under the hood with a aftermarket air cleaner? rt told me that it is too tall with only an inch between the hood and top of carb? will not be enough air flow?

An inch is not a lot of room , you'll have to run a shorter height air filter and that will restrict airflow , but you could use a KN filter top?

What carb , does it have an air horn ? if a 14" air filter will not fit inside the air seal holder a 13" should.

Posted By: 70moparmike

Re: 69 x with a rpm performer,air filter - 01/30/13 05:53 PM

trying to figure out if the manifold will work in the car somehow? surly someone on here has used the rpm performer on a gtx, rr before? if it won't fit i'll try anouther intake?

Posted By: Mick70RR

Re: 69 x with a rpm performer,air filter - 01/30/13 05:57 PM

I have a performer rpm intake on my engine.
I modified a fibre glass air grabber base by cutting a large hole in it and fitting it to a 1 1/2" drop down base.
I just use a drop down air cleaner base these days.

Posted By: Mick70RR

Re: 69 x with a rpm performer,air filter - 01/30/13 05:57 PM

Pic.

Attached picture 7567233-airgrabberbase.jpg

Posted By: JohnRR

Re: 69 x with a rpm performer,air filter - 01/30/13 08:57 PM

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trying to figure out if the manifold will work in the car somehow? surly someone on here has used the rpm performer on a gtx, rr before? if it won't fit i'll try anouther intake?

The manifold and a carb will fit , it's the air cleaner that is the problem.

What carb are you going to use ?

Posted By: 70moparmike

Re: 69 x with a rpm performer,air filter - 01/30/13 09:27 PM

holley hp.

Posted By: JohnRR

Re: 69 x with a rpm performer,air filter - 01/30/13 10:32 PM

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holley hp.

Does it have a choke tower ? If not you should be able sneak it in there with the lowest drop base available ???

The pictures of the 70 above show it can be done ... on a 70 which has a raised center on the hood ... I don't know how much more higher that hood pokes up vs. a 69 hood ...

Posted By: BSB67

Re: 69 x with a rpm performer,air filter - 01/31/13 01:35 AM

I don't have a 69 so I cannot speak from experience

If the 69 has as much room as a 67, than it can fit.

I have spent some time measuring and estimating the minimum room you need between the carb top, and the hood,....no less than 2", if everything is right. That assumes a roundy-round type air cleaner and a carb without a choke tower.

Posted By: Big Bad Bee

Re: 69 x with a rpm performer,air filter - 01/31/13 03:38 AM

I asked the same question regarding my 70 Coronet with 440 a few weeks ago. The Eddy RPM is such a popular intake, I am surprised more don't have clear cut advise on the clearance for your vehicle. I am using a no-choke Holley 4160 and RPM. I haven't dropped my engine yet and face the same dilema, albeit, I don't have the fresh air setup.

The guy who does fiberglass bases for air grabbers is Steve, goes by the name Paint It Black. I would try to retain your air grabber if you can. If not, my birthday is in march.

Posted By: 70moparmike

Re: 69 x with a rpm performer,air filter - 01/31/13 02:51 PM

is that a spun aluminum air cleaner? my engine guy recomended trying one of those. i am not sure if i want to knock out the choke? it will be a street car? is that manifold a rpm? thanks

Posted By: Mr.Yuck

Re: 69 x with a rpm performer,air filter - 01/31/13 02:55 PM

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I asked the same question regarding my 70 Coronet with 440 a few weeks ago. The Eddy RPM is such a popular intake, I am surprised more don't have clear cut advise on the clearance for your vehicle. I am using a no-choke Holley 4160 and RPM. I haven't dropped my engine yet and face the same dilema, albeit, I don't have the fresh air setup.

The guy who does fiberglass bases for air grabbers is Steve, goes by the name Paint It Black. I would try to retain your air grabber if you can. If not, my birthday is in march.

as with any performace air cleaner you will need a DROP BASE. Even a factory 6-pack has a drop base. The RPM will fit under and flat hood but you will need to call Summit and order an air cleaner assembly. I used a 14x3 w/ a 1 3/4" drop for my old 67 coronet.

Posted By: 70moparmike

Re: 69 x with a rpm performer,air filter - 01/31/13 03:14 PM

is the distance pretty close to the 69? everyone is saying that is the closest hood clearance of them all?

Posted By: BSB67

Re: 69 x with a rpm performer,air filter - 02/01/13 01:44 AM

I would guess that the clearance is tighter with my 67 than your 69 w/air grabber.

Yes, spun aluminum.

440-2D intake. Same height as the RPM