14In X 3In Race Car Air Cleaner Kit Paper

The 14in X 3in Race Car Air Cleaner Kit Paper is a purpose-built intake assembly designed for performance-oriented hot rod and custom race applications where compact hood clearance and aggressive styling are priorities. This round air cleaner serves as both a functional intake component and a visual centerpiece on carbureted engines, allowing builders to maintain tight underhood packaging while delivering reliable airflow to the carburetor. Whether you're assembling a vintage drag car, street rod, or naturally aspirated race engine, this kit eliminates the need to source individual components separately.

Built with a steel base and chrome-finished exterior, the 14in diameter housing provides excellent surface area for paper filter media, ensuring adequate filtration without excessive intake restriction at high RPM. The compact 3in height fits under restrictive hood openings common in classic vehicles, while the 5-1/8 inch carburetor flange accommodates standard 4-barrel carb mounting patterns with precision machining. The flat base design simplifies mounting to engine block or intake manifold, and the complete kit approach—combining housing, filter element, and hardware—eliminates guesswork during installation and ensures proper sealing to prevent unfiltered bypass air.

Hot rodders and race engine builders benefit most from this assembly when upgrading original restrictive stock air filters or fabricating custom intake systems on carbureted platforms. The paper filter media requires periodic inspection and cleaning during high-performance use—especially in dusty environments or during extended track sessions—to maintain peak airflow. Installation is straightforward on any carburetor-fed engine with standard 5-1/8 inch flange spacing; verify your carburetor's flange diameter and mounting height clearance before ordering to ensure compatibility with your specific underhood configuration.