LW 14in A/C Kit Black No Element 1-1/2in Space

The ALLSTAR PERFORMANCE LW 14in A/C Kit Black No Element 1-1/2in Space is a lightweight air cleaner assembly engineered for high-performance engine builds where weight reduction and airflow efficiency matter. This 14-inch round air cleaner kit accepts a 5-1/8-inch carburetor flange and features a dropped base design with a 1-1/2-inch spacer, allowing builders to optimize intake manifold clearance and engine bay packaging. Constructed from aluminum with black powder coat finish, the assembly delivers the structural integrity needed for sustained operation while minimizing rotating mass—a critical consideration in performance and race applications where every fraction of a pound impacts acceleration and fuel economy.

The kit ships without an air filter element, allowing you to select the filtration media that matches your engine's airflow requirements and operating conditions. The 1-1/2-inch spacer elevation positions the cleaner housing to clear intake components and hood obstructions common in street and competition builds. The dropped base design accommodates larger displacement carburetors and manifold configurations without compromising fit. Black anodized aluminum resists corrosion in humid shop environments and presents a clean, finished appearance in engine bays. The 5-1/8-inch flange interface ensures secure, sealed mounting to compatible carburetor models, critical for preventing unmetered air bypass that degrades idle quality and transition response.

This assembly suits builders and technicians working with classic muscle cars, street rods, bracket racing engines, and carbureted performance platforms where stock air cleaners impose weight and clearance penalties. The modular design—requiring separate element selection—enables tuning flexibility: fine mesh elements for street duty, coarse media for high-dust off-road use, or race-spec cells for maximum flow under wide-open throttle. Weighing 3.73 lbs, the kit minimizes inertial load while maintaining the thermal and structural properties needed for reliable extended operation. Compact overall footprint (15.15 x 4.45 x 15.6 inches) simplifies packaging in tight engine compartments where space-constrained layouts demand precision component selection.