The horns of a dilemma

"ImmoralMinority" (araimondo) 12/21/2017 at 17:41 • Filed to: None

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The T Bird has a triangle of death air cleaner. He wants stock.

This needs restoration and is still expensive. Should I just buy aftermarket?

crowmolly > ImmoralMinority 12/21/2017 at 17:48

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IMO go 14" aftermarket or w/e and never look back. Zero reason to have this unless you are staying factory stock or you *really* like the way it looks.

Edit: And it may be a slight power increase going aftermarket.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > ImmoralMinority 12/21/2017 at 17:49

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Restoration is pretty easy on aircleaners. Sand/sandblast and paint.

You can buy the stickers and decels too

Takuro Spirit > ImmoralMinority 12/21/2017 at 17:52

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Just get the Salad Bowl

Kiltedpadre > ImmoralMinority 12/21/2017 at 18:03

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I say ditch the triangle for a decent aftermarket unit. If he wants to go stock down the road he can. Just keep an eye out for one cheaper locally in hopes of getting lucky.

Nothing > ImmoralMinority 12/21/2017 at 18:04

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If set on OEM, try and find a swap meet instead. I replaced my triangle with a circle 14” Edlebrock that I picked up from AdvanceAuto or someplace equivalent.

bob and john > ImmoralMinority 12/21/2017 at 18:05

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salad bowl with a KN filter on top.

Chariotoflove > ImmoralMinority 12/21/2017 at 18:05

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Depends on how much authenticity means to you and to the value of the car. For practicality, probably not.

Future next gen S2000 owner > ImmoralMinority 12/21/2017 at 18:14

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Yes. Unless you need something original, this is way overpriced.

Frenchlicker > ImmoralMinority 12/21/2017 at 18:24

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I’d say if he wants to go stock find a classic auto salvage yard. Otherwise go aftermarket for now until a cheap one pops up.

fintail > ImmoralMinority 12/21/2017 at 18:55

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Seems dear, maybe shop around junkyards first? I wonder if it is any different for other years where they used the same engine (I think your car is a 429, right?).

shop-teacher > ImmoralMinority 12/21/2017 at 19:20

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Get an el cheapo aftermarket as a stop-gap. Gotta get that triangle of death off right away. Then he can start prowling junkyards looking for a stocker to restore. That’s a fun way into junkyarding, as it’s an easy part to pull.

pip bip - choose Corrour > ImmoralMinority 12/22/2017 at 10:47

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do it!