C-3, 1970 air cleaner

[D S.]

I have an LS-5 (454) engine and my Corvette was built in March, 1970. For years I have used a dual snorkel air cleaner but have learned that the open air element is correct for it. There are tons of aftermarket ones out there. Where do I find one that is considered correct in appearance and design in lieu of the real thing? There is supposed to be some silk screened instructions on the underside of the cover, right?

Thanks,
Scott

[Joe L.]

Re: C-3, 1970 air cleaner

Scott----

The open element air cleaner you need for your 1970 is available in reproduction and is as close as you're going to get to original unless you happen to find NOS or a good used example. I think you'll be very satisfied with the reproduction. You can get it with or without silk screening on the underside of the lid. Sources like Dr. Rebuild can fix you right up.

[Tony H.]

Re: C-3, 1970 air cleaner

Scott,

Big block 1970 Corvettes used either type of air cleaner, dual snorkel and open element. So, it is possible that your car may have originally come with the one that is on now. Can you post or email a picture of your engine compartment?

Tony

[Jim T.]

Re: C-3, 1970 air cleaner

Scott from what I understand about the air cleaner type for the 70 model year was that the early models used the open element and these cars used the continued 68-69 distributor ignition shielding which was a two piece unit. The models that used the later model year one piece distributor ignition shielding also had the dual inlet inclosed air filter system. My July built 70 350/300 was delivered with the one piece distributor shielding and dual inlet air cleaner.

[Tony H.]

Re: C-3, 1970 air cleaner

Scott,
My July built 70 454/390 was the opposite compared to Jim's. Mine was delivered with a two-piece distributor shield and dual snorkel air filter system.