Which Air Breather - & - what engine did the dual air breather come from? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**70cst** · 07-08-2021, 02:56 PM

While I was going through more of my parts I ran across this dual air breather. I forgot I even had this. But it fits. Soooo...

a) Which breather looks best?

b) What engine did the dual breather come from?

Thanks

68Gold/white · 07-08-2021, 03:04 PM

Likely came from a Camaro (even into the 80's) or a Corvette.

Both look good to me!!!

sick472 · 07-08-2021, 03:16 PM

To me, the dual one says "more power" and that's what I'd use even if it did not warrant it. I might even put in a bit taller filter to let some of the carb noise out under hard pedal.

**MusicMan70** · 07-08-2021, 05:14 PM

Looks like the 1980's Ram Air L69 Z-28 Camaro Air Cleaner although the lid might mean I'm wrong...

I was wrong. looks to be 78 79 80 81 Corvette air cleaner 350 L82 L48 1978 1981 dual snorkel it has that left side snorkel that dips down a bit.

**Steeveedee** · 07-08-2021, 10:03 PM

I like the dual snorkels, but that's probably overkill for a stock build. GM put partially open elements on a lot of hot rods, the Corvette and Z-28 Camaros being classic examples. More, cooler air available is always better. Off-brand, but I had an '05 Corolla that I put cold air induction on (took out one of the blanking plates for driving lights, which I had not bought when I got the car). I could pull hills better and gained .4 MPG. Doesn't seem like a lot until you drive a vehicle a 1/4 million miles. Made it out of less than $8 worth of ABS drain pipe pieces. I want to run a cold air induction system on my truck, but that's way down the list of things that life requires me to do.

Accelo · 07-09-2021, 12:14 AM

It is a "78 79 80 81" Corvette air cleaner 350 for the L82 motor.
Earlier versions didn't have the hot air bypass.
Rick

**Already Gone** · 07-09-2021, 12:28 PM

I bought mine from Rock Auto and application was for a 1972 Z28 Camaro. Been on for 5 years now with no issues. Even had the provision for that spark arrester thing that goes from the air cleaner to valve cover on passenger side rear. I also like that its smooth and doesn't have the flap doors on the snorkels.

Caddylackn · 07-09-2021, 06:00 PM

I just made my own by tack welding another snorkel onto mine.
You can see the tack welds on the snorkel on the left.

**Steeveedee** · 07-09-2021, 06:23 PM

^ Yup, I did that on my '69 Camaro.

07-08-2021, 02:56 PM	#1
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,339	Which Air Breather - & - what engine did the dual air breather come from? While I was going through more of my parts I ran across this dual air breather. I forgot I even had this. But it fits. Soooo... a) Which breather looks best? b) What engine did the dual breather come from? Thanks Attached Images __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

07-08-2021, 03:04 PM	#2
68Gold/white Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ark City, Kansas Posts: 3,280	Re: Which Air Breather - & - what engine did the dual air breather come from? Likely came from a Camaro (even into the 80's) or a Corvette. Both look good to me!!!

07-08-2021, 03:16 PM	#3
sick472 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Sedalia Mo. Posts: 1,130	Re: Which Air Breather - & - what engine did the dual air breather come from? To me, the dual one says "more power" and that's what I'd use even if it did not warrant it. I might even put in a bit taller filter to let some of the carb noise out under hard pedal. __________________ He who is without oil shall throw the first rod. Compressions 8.7:1 1972 C10 1976 C10 (parts truck) 1985 K20

07-08-2021, 05:14 PM	#4
MusicMan70 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 1,820	Re: Which Air Breather - & - what engine did the dual air breather come from? Looks like the 1980's Ram Air L69 Z-28 Camaro Air Cleaner although the lid might mean I'm wrong... I was wrong. looks to be 78 79 80 81 Corvette air cleaner 350 L82 L48 1978 1981 dual snorkel it has that left side snorkel that dips down a bit. Attached Images __________________ MusicMan70 1961 GMC Suburban Last edited by MusicMan70; 07-08-2021 at 05:21 PM.

07-08-2021, 10:03 PM	#5
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,102	Re: Which Air Breather - & - what engine did the dual air breather come from? I like the dual snorkels, but that's probably overkill for a stock build. GM put partially open elements on a lot of hot rods, the Corvette and Z-28 Camaros being classic examples. More, cooler air available is always better. Off-brand, but I had an '05 Corolla that I put cold air induction on (took out one of the blanking plates for driving lights, which I had not bought when I got the car). I could pull hills better and gained .4 MPG. Doesn't seem like a lot until you drive a vehicle a 1/4 million miles. Made it out of less than $8 worth of ABS drain pipe pieces. I want to run a cold air induction system on my truck, but that's way down the list of things that life requires me to do. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

07-09-2021, 12:14 AM	#6
Accelo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: washington Posts: 2,162	Re: Which Air Breather - & - what engine did the dual air breather come from? It is a "78 79 80 81" Corvette air cleaner 350 for the L82 motor. Earlier versions didn't have the hot air bypass. Rick

07-09-2021, 12:28 PM	#7
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,068	Re: Which Air Breather - & - what engine did the dual air breather come from? I bought mine from Rock Auto and application was for a 1972 Z28 Camaro. Been on for 5 years now with no issues. Even had the provision for that spark arrester thing that goes from the air cleaner to valve cover on passenger side rear. I also like that its smooth and doesn't have the flap doors on the snorkels. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

07-09-2021, 06:00 PM	#8
Caddylackn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 171	Re: Which Air Breather - & - what engine did the dual air breather come from? I just made my own by tack welding another snorkel onto mine. You can see the tack welds on the snorkel on the left. Attached Images __________________ 1969 Custom Camper C20; Factree Air, 350/TH400/Dana 70U with C30 wheel cylinders, Disk brakes, H4 conversion, headlight relay mod, 3G 135 amp alternator. 7500 GVW Last edited by Caddylackn; 07-09-2021 at 06:01 PM. Reason: added text

07-09-2021, 06:23 PM	#9
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,102	Re: Which Air Breather - & - what engine did the dual air breather come from? ^ Yup, I did that on my '69 Camaro. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA



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