Larry:
This had been a problem since the brake servo cars came out. A few
years ago K & N came out with a tapered filter design for the 1 1/2 SUs. I
installed a set on an 80 MGB and was very happy to find that they fit well.
Moss has carried them since then, and I have heard of only a few problems
with interference. Chances are installing new mounts or the correct motor
mount shims would solve those problems. Since filtration in this conversion
was such a problem, I pushed hard to get the filters sourced and into the
catalog. (blowing own horn). (More horn blowing, who do you think got Moss
to carry the Paeco exhaust systems?) :)
The filters are pricey, and have a unique thick cork mounting gasket
which may prove a sourcing problem in the future. But they are the only
high flow filter that will bolt on and clear. Best solution, short of
fabricating an airbox.
Kelvin.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Larry Hoy [mailto:larryhoy@prodigy.net]
> Sent: Sunday, February 11, 2001 10:42 AM
> To: MG list
> Subject: MGB Air cleaner fitment
>
>
> I'm asking this question for a friend. He has a rubber
> bumper MGB. Recently he changed the ZS carb for twin SUs. His car is
> fitted with a power brake booster. It seems that the
> clearance between the SUs and the brake booster is much to
> close for any
> traditional air cleaner system.
>
> What have any of you done to resolve this problem.
>
> If you have pictures, or web addresses that would be helpful too.
>
> Larry Hoy
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