[Healeys] K&n. Air filters

[I Erbs]

http://www.healey6.com/Technical/Hart.pdf
Info on caontacting Charlie, and photos of his conversion

Ira Erbs
Portland, OR
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On Fri, May 23, 2014 at 7:38 AM, Randy Hicks <Healey100M at gmail.com> wrote:

> Agree with Bob. I have K&N's on my BJ8. There is just better than an inch
> clearance of the shroud on the front carb. Rear more.
>
> Many versions of the K&N, but mine are the tapered #56-9327 from Summit
> Racing. You also need the crankcase vent filter too.
>
> Charlie Hart made an adapter and it is remarkable how much better the
> engine
> breaths. Noticeable difference. Strongly recommend the switch.
>
> Randy
>
> On May 23, 2014, at 10:25 AM, Bob Spidell wrote:
>
> > I'll take a stab.
> >
> > re: "How much does the engine move up and down when running?"
> >
> > Depends on the condition of your motor mounts (have known bad ones on
> other
> cars to allow 'bottoming' of the engine over bumps). Normally, engine
> movement
> is side-to-side due to torque.  I'd want at least an inch between the
> filters
> and the shroud (either on the side or above).  Also make sure your
> transmission/OD tie rod bushes are in good nick.
> >
> > FWIW, I have K&Ns with a custom front filter that is mounted down from
> normal (the holes are offset above center).  David Anton of APT did this
> for
> me; I was trying to get him to produce these but his wife was injured in a
> car
> accident and that derailed the project.  Maybe if enough people contact him
> he'd give it a go.
> >
> > Bob
> >
> > On 5/23/2014 5:46 AM, Mitch wrote:
> >> I am fitting the k&n filters part#56-9247 to my 1966 bj8     It appears
> I
> can mount them offset ....but not much clearence.   I know that some people
> modify them so the carbs recess into them....why?  How much does the engine
> move up and down when running?   Any help would be appreciated as these are
> being mounted today!!! I want to drive!!
> >>
> >> Thanks
> >> Mitch
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