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**TR65** · 07-20-2010, 05:16 PM

I wanted a more classic look for my air cleaner than the typical cone filters. My swap is a 2005 6.0 LS2 into my 65 fleet. So I built a plenum and used a standard 14" round air cleaner on top of it.

This is my first aluminum welding project so I tried to make it as easy to weld as I could.

Seems to work well, the truck is back on the road now.

TR

1LoC10 · 07-20-2010, 05:20 PM

looks cool so far

**TR65** · 07-20-2010, 05:20 PM

More Pics.

**TR65** · 07-20-2010, 05:23 PM

Last Pics.

1LoC10 · 07-20-2010, 05:26 PM

awesome......great job

**TR65** · 07-20-2010, 05:40 PM

Oh, I forgot to mention that you need a filtered, measured, air line to feed the crankcase positive ventilation system. I added a fitting to the tube along the front of the induction. I safety wired the nut since if it came loose the result would not be good.

Thanks for the comment loC10.

Tr

glock35ipsc · 07-20-2010, 07:12 PM

Fantastic job! I love creative fab work. I'm a fan!

mac72 · 07-20-2010, 08:26 PM

Man that thing is cool! Great how to also. What did you weld it with? I've got a miller spool gun but it's a POS & I just cant get it dialed in. Ive been pestering the boss for a tig but the shops just to slow right now.

**TR65** · 07-20-2010, 11:56 PM

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glock35ipsc Re: Classic Air Cleaner for LSx Motor

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Fantastic job! I love creative fab work. I'm a fan!

Thanks Glock!

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mac72 Re: Classic Air Cleaner for LSx Motor

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Man that thing is cool! Great how to also. What did you weld it with? I've got a miller spool gun but it's a POS & I just cant get it dialed in. Ive been pestering the boss for a tig but the shops just to slow right now.

Thanks Mac! I used a water cooled TIG torch running on a very old Miller Dialarc 250.

TR

mac72 · 07-21-2010, 12:34 PM

I need something like that before I build my fuel tank.May just have to break down & buy one myself!

**TR65** · 07-21-2010, 06:18 PM

I forgot I had these pics. This is the actual standoffs and mounting plate I used to gain hood clearance.

I also had to move the air cleaner further forward using this mounting plate in order to miss the rear hood cross member.

I used that fitting on the fuel rail to connect the fuel pressure gage you see in the finished pictures. It is nice to be able to see the actual fuel pressure when de-bugging. There is no fuel pressure sensor on these engines.

My only problem starting the engine was not having sense enough to purge the air out of the fuel rail using the schrader valve on the rail.

TR

07-20-2010, 05:16 PM	#1
TR65 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 873	Classic Air Cleaner for LSx Motor I wanted a more classic look for my air cleaner than the typical cone filters. My swap is a 2005 6.0 LS2 into my 65 fleet. So I built a plenum and used a standard 14" round air cleaner on top of it. This is my first aluminum welding project so I tried to make it as easy to weld as I could. Seems to work well, the truck is back on the road now. TR Attached Images __________________ 1965 C10 SWB Fleet Two owner LS2 Swap Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=413880

07-20-2010, 05:20 PM	#2
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: Classic Air Cleaner for LSx Motor looks cool so far __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

07-20-2010, 05:20 PM	#3
TR65 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 873	Re: Classic Air Cleaner for LSx Motor More Pics. Attached Images __________________ 1965 C10 SWB Fleet Two owner LS2 Swap Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=413880

07-20-2010, 05:23 PM	#4
TR65 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 873	Re: Classic Air Cleaner for LSx Motor Last Pics. Attached Images __________________ 1965 C10 SWB Fleet Two owner LS2 Swap Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=413880

07-20-2010, 05:26 PM	#5
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: Classic Air Cleaner for LSx Motor awesome......great job __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

07-20-2010, 05:40 PM	#6
TR65 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 873	Re: Classic Air Cleaner for LSx Motor Oh, I forgot to mention that you need a filtered, measured, air line to feed the crankcase positive ventilation system. I added a fitting to the tube along the front of the induction. I safety wired the nut since if it came loose the result would not be good. Thanks for the comment loC10. Tr Attached Images __________________ 1965 C10 SWB Fleet Two owner LS2 Swap Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=413880

07-20-2010, 07:12 PM	#7
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: Classic Air Cleaner for LSx Motor Fantastic job! I love creative fab work. I'm a fan! __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

07-20-2010, 08:26 PM	#8
mac72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: port charlotte,florida Posts: 384	Re: Classic Air Cleaner for LSx Motor Man that thing is cool! Great how to also. What did you weld it with? I've got a miller spool gun but it's a POS & I just cant get it dialed in. Ive been pestering the boss for a tig but the shops just to slow right now.

07-21-2010, 12:34 PM	#10
mac72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: port charlotte,florida Posts: 384	Re: Classic Air Cleaner for LSx Motor I need something like that before I build my fuel tank.May just have to break down & buy one myself!

07-21-2010, 06:18 PM	#11
TR65 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 873	Re: Classic Air Cleaner for LSx Motor I forgot I had these pics. This is the actual standoffs and mounting plate I used to gain hood clearance. I also had to move the air cleaner further forward using this mounting plate in order to miss the rear hood cross member. I used that fitting on the fuel rail to connect the fuel pressure gage you see in the finished pictures. It is nice to be able to see the actual fuel pressure when de-bugging. There is no fuel pressure sensor on these engines. My only problem starting the engine was not having sense enough to purge the air out of the fuel rail using the schrader valve on the rail. TR Attached Images __________________ 1965 C10 SWB Fleet Two owner LS2 Swap Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=413880



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