14in Elite II Series Air Cleaner

The 14in Elite II Series Air Cleaner from Edelbrock is engineered for serious engine builders and performance enthusiasts who demand reliable, high-flow intake filtration without compromise. This is the platform choice for street machines, restorations, and mild to moderate power builds where both aesthetic appeal and functional air delivery matter equally. Whether you're upgrading a classic carbureted platform or modernizing an older engine, the Elite II bridges the gap between show-quality presentation and genuine performance gains by reducing intake restriction and stabilizing air velocity into the carburetor.

The 14-inch diameter design delivers optimized airflow pathways that minimize turbulence while maintaining structural rigidity during engine acceleration and deceleration cycles. Edelbrock's Elite II series employs a deep-plenum architecture that evens out pressure spikes and improves volumetric efficiency across the RPM band—particularly effective on carbureted mills running stock to mildly ported heads. The assembly integrates sealed base gaskets and precision-machined mounting surfaces to eliminate vacuum leaks that commonly plague older or poorly sealed air cleaner housings, ensuring your carburetor sees consistent, clean, unmetered air at design specifications.

This air cleaner is ideal for owners of small-block and mid-sized displacement engines running conventional carburetors—both single four-barrel and dual quad configurations benefit from the optimized inlet geometry. Installation is straightforward on most vintage and modern hot rod platforms; verify that your carburetor mounting flange and air cleaner stud spacing align with the Elite II base before purchase. Weighing 6.74 lbs and measuring 14.7 x 15.3 inches in height and width, ensure adequate underhood clearance, particularly if you've added tall valve covers or custom intake manifolds. Pair this with a quality high-flow filter element and you'll see noticeable improvements in throttle response and baseline horsepower retention.