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    10/24/2022 12:39 PM  #51

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    Re: Cobra oval air filter elements. - K&N version

    This is the Cobra breather I got from Labranda


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    10/24/2022 12:46 PM  #52

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    Re: Cobra oval air filter elements. - K&N version

    I purchased this oval breather off an add I saw on Facebook Marketplace  and I have noticed it doesn’t have all the holes drilled and has a very ruff finish . May be a replica or a prototype. Not really sure









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    10/24/2022 2:44 PM  #53

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    Re: Cobra oval air filter elements. - K&N version

    It does look pretty rough, suggest maybe cleaning up a section and painting that section with wrinkle finish paint, see how it looks and go from there.

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    10/24/2022 3:44 PM  #54

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    Re: Cobra oval air filter elements. - K&N version

    I’m just gonna use the bottom for now

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    10/25/2022 9:04 AM  #55

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    Re: Cobra oval air filter elements. - K&N version

    When I bought mine on Ebay I was shocked at how heavy it was.  It had to weigh as much or more as the carburetor. 

     

    10/25/2022 10:48 AM  #56

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    Re: Cobra oval air filter elements. - K&N version

    yep they seem heavy to me too.

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    10/27/2022 6:33 AM  #57

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    My oval air cleaner arrived this week. In the end, I went with the plain type air cleaner and added an emblem to the front. At this stage, I think I will keep it black as it looks more original and kind of matches the top on my console.
    It may not be everyone's style, but I think the emblem on the air cleaner suits my car without the cobra accessories.



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    10/27/2022 12:27 PM  #58

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    Re: Cobra oval air filter elements. - K&N version

    Toploader wrote:

    My oval air cleaner arrived this week. In the end, I went with the plain type air cleaner and added an emblem to the front. At this stage, I think I will keep it black as it looks more original and kind of matches the top on my console.
    It may not be everyone's style, but I think the emblem on the air cleaner suits my car without the cobra accessories.



    Looks Good. my son had bought me some Cobra valve covers too is why I went with the Cobra breather.
     

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    10/28/2022 8:42 AM  #59

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    Re: Cobra oval air filter elements. - K&N version

    Toploader wrote:

    My oval air cleaner arrived this week. In the end, I went with the plain type air cleaner and added an emblem to the front. At this stage, I think I will keep it black as it looks more original and kind of matches the top on my console.
    It may not be everyone's style, but I think the emblem on the air cleaner suits my car without the cobra accessories.



     
    I like it, I like a car to be personalized, too many cars that are “ well they didn’t come from the factory like that”
    That stamped metal wing nut has got to go!

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    10/28/2022 12:49 PM  #60

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    Re: Cobra oval air filter elements. - K&N version

    I did this test on Jose’s 65 fastback (5.0 using 66 engine mounts and a Performer style ebay intake)
    We just stuck an extra 2” filter on top. I figured if the hood would close like that, a 3” air cleaner filter would certainly work.  Looks like a 3” would fit his with no problem, and in my opinion would look better than the thin one he has on it.

    The blue play-doh on top shows it barely clears with 4” of filter on it.




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    10/28/2022 12:54 PM  #61

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    Re: Cobra oval air filter elements. - K&N version

    Rudi wrote:

    Toploader wrote:

    My oval air cleaner arrived this week. In the end, I went with the plain type air cleaner and added an emblem to the front. At this stage, I think I will keep it black as it looks more original and kind of matches the top on my console.
    It may not be everyone's style, but I think the emblem on the air cleaner suits my car without the cobra accessories.



     
    I like it, I like a car to be personalized, too many cars that are “ well they didn’t come from the factory like that”
    That stamped metal wing nut has got to go!

     
    Hey, Rudi, that is a factory style wingnut. But the extra length of the wingnut rod DOES have to go!!!  Unless he is saving it to install a 3” filter in there,…

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    10/28/2022 1:15 PM  #62

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    Re: Cobra oval air filter elements. - K&N version

    BILLY WALTON from GEORGIA wrote:

    This is the Cobra breather I got from Labranda


     
    Billy, does your dachshund breathe better in that carrier with the Cobra filter mounted on top?  I think that looks kind of cool!!!  Maybe Coco needs one, too.

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    10/28/2022 8:10 PM  #63

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    Re: Cobra oval air filter elements. - K&N version

    The extra long air cleaner stud is only temporary. I've ordered another air cleaner stud, to cut and make shorter.
    I may also order the 3" tall filter as it seems to look as though it would fit.
    I'm still undecided on the wing nut...

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    10/28/2022 9:17 PM  #64

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    Re: Cobra oval air filter elements. - K&N version

    MS wrote:

    BILLY WALTON from GEORGIA wrote:

    This is the Cobra breather I got from Labranda


     
    Billy, does your dachshund breathe better in that carrier with the Cobra filter mounted on top? I think that looks kind of cool!!! Maybe Coco needs one, too.

    Heck yeah

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    10/30/2022 2:58 PM  #65

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    Re: Cobra oval air filter elements. - K&N version

    It’s crazy how much the filter went up!

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