This or this
 

I think maybe the Hilborn style breather is a bit over the top, what do you think?

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1457282736.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1457282785.jpg

I'd go with this.



Seriously, the second one will promote better airflow, unless the first one is stuck outside the bodywork and you can pick up some ram effect.
Bill K

Right, thanks

I like the Hilborn.

Nix on the Hilborn. A scoop inlet looks dumb under a hood.

IMO, Hilborn looks cooler but somewhat disproportionate on a mild street engine. Also, both sit behind the radiator so both will ingest pretty warm air. Are there other options?

Clean engine. Stick with the open filter, but nothing would look bad on that engine.

This. Definitely this.

This

Go with the second one.

#2

Well, I did word it so it would be a "win win" question..

Have you considered "that" instead?

Scoop is goofy unless comes through the hood or has a blower.

The air cleaner in the second picture is too small for best efficiency. Does the company that sells that make an element that's twice as high?

You can probably find and air cleaner at the parts store that will fit.

I dig the second one. It fits the engine look.

Hilborn style scoops belong on superchargers with dual carbs. No offense, just my .02.


maybe a tunnel ram but velocity stacks look wicked on those.


Yeah, I grew up in the 70's.SmileWavy

I'd like to have four webers with stacks! My favorite look. Not seen so much on SBC
but real nice on the SB fords.

Next time I make a change, it'll be two small four barrels (if and when I can afford it),

Kinda like thishttp://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1457306210.jpg

Not as common on the SBC, but nice.

That is the look I prefer, because it functions.

This, rather than this.

Common can be boring.


How about a SBC cross ram like on the 302DZ that was an option on the early Z 28s?

Dz 28?
 

Sure, sounds good, also sounds pricey and rare. Not that four webers would be cheap.

So it's settled then, no. 2 it is. Then I'll make a nice flower pot out of the Hilborn scoop for my wife since she bought me the smaller breather for Christmas.

She knew, but pretended not to, so as not to offend. She's nice like that, pretending that she thinks I'm smart. I'm sure this only happens at my house, right?

Can never be TOO BIG..
 

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1457316806.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1457316843.jpg

then there is that

No scoop. That looks like you are pretending you have a blower ...

G

Exactly why I voted #2.

I've always thought that the Hilborn style or these
http://gearheadzproducts.com/images/...hoodscoop1.jpg

Just seemed wrong if they weren't on a supercharger.

Very cool!

I was surprised when I first saw the whacky crossrams that came on various Chrysler products. The first one that I ever saw had a single tiny carb on either side, but I think it was also a stock setup from something in the 50s.

Holy Batwing!! That is a seriously good looking street rod. If it's yours, it's a beauty!

I vote for 'those'...

I am also in the camp of feeling a scoop looks goofy unless on top of a blower or through the hood.

However I also would agree that anything on that engine would look good.

On the other hand... what were we talking about? SQUIRREL!

Prefer the second one, but not a fan of the size or the fins on the top.

I'd vote something more basic...
http://i.ebayimg.com/images/i/141006...-1/s-l1000.jpg

Thanks, that Vette engine looks good. Thanks for your input.

The first one man that thing looks ready to HONK

Second one looks JC Whitney