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mr48chev · 06-15-2018, 01:40 AM

I'm not sure about the jetting and the hard core stock just like it left the factory brigade will be protesting in front of your driveway.

On the other hand first thing I would do is take some measurements and start looking in the measurement section of the air filter catalog.

Round = a given Outside diameter, inside diameter and height. Wix has an easy to navigate chart for filters by size.

Things to remember when you get done cutting it has to seal on both top and bottom of the filter. you need enough space between the wall of the metal housing and the element for sufficient air flow and enough space where the air enters for decent air flow.

06-15-2018, 01:40 AM	#2
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,300	Re: How to convert an oil bath air-filter to an air type filter on a 1956 Chevy Truck I'm not sure about the jetting and the hard core stock just like it left the factory brigade will be protesting in front of your driveway. On the other hand first thing I would do is take some measurements and start looking in the measurement section of the air filter catalog. Round = a given Outside diameter, inside diameter and height. Wix has an easy to navigate chart for filters by size. Things to remember when you get done cutting it has to seal on both top and bottom of the filter. you need enough space between the wall of the metal housing and the element for sufficient air flow and enough space where the air enters for decent air flow. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.