Triumph Sports Cars

engine swaps and other performance upgrades, plus "factory" V8s (Stag and TR8)

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fftdbz
Donny Ming

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09/22/2009 04:20AM

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Air Filter spec... help please.
Posted by: fftdbz
Date: September 22, 2009 04:32AM

I have recently purchased a Triumph Stag... well because I like it. Having never owned one, I don't know too much about the car, so purchasing a car that needs a bit of work and TLC would be a good way to learn about it. It is fitted with a Rover v8 and Edelbrock Carb, see photo attached.

I recently started with the usual oil change etc. The first hurdle I am faced with at the moment is to find a replacement air filter. The one fitted has the following dimensions:
Outer Diameter 14" / 350m
Thickness 1 1/8" / 30mm
Height 1 7/8" / 50mm

I would really appreciate it if someone can please let me know if they have come across one of these or in fact have something like it fitted to their own car and what part number I need to be looking out for.

Many thanks in advance for your help.
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TRip
Trip Anthony

(162 posts)

Registered:
08/18/2009 01:16AM

Main British Car:
1980 TR7 performance 4 cyl

Re: Air Filter spec... help please.
Posted by: TRip
Date: September 22, 2009 02:53PM

Hey Donny,

I've noticed that sometimes engines are put together with non-standard or custom bits and pieces so your filter and housing may be taken from a completely different application.

The best thing to do is take your old air filter with you to a knowledgable pro parts shop (I don't bother going in to the local big box stores as the kids behind the counter have no clue.) along with the housing and name/number of the carb.

They should be able to easily match the filter specs that way.

This will be the easiest way to get the correct fitting air filter.

Trip



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 09/22/2009 03:02PM by TRip.


TRip
Trip Anthony

(162 posts)

Registered:
08/18/2009 01:16AM

Main British Car:
1980 TR7 performance 4 cyl

Re: Air Filter spec... help please.
Posted by: TRip
Date: September 22, 2009 02:56PM

BTW. Buy a quality brand name rather than a no name or cheap store brand... This really makes a difference in excellent filtering and air flow.

Trip


cooks 7
Jon Cook
St. Louis, Mo
(28 posts)

Registered:
03/03/2008 02:05PM

Main British Car:
1969 Triumph Gt6 GM Ls1

Re: Air Filter spec... help please.
Posted by: cooks 7
Date: September 23, 2009 09:28AM

I tried to look it up on k & n's website, no luck exactly but they did have several 14" round filters, one was 2 1/2 inches tall, not sure it that would clear your bonnet or not, but it might be something to look into. The site wouldn't let me save search results but here is the link, then you can just put in 14" outside diameter and see the results
good luck

[www.knfilters.com]


Merv
Merv Hagen
IL
(104 posts)

Registered:
05/21/2008 05:48PM

Main British Car:
1980 MGB Buick 215 T-5 Trans

Re: Air Filter spec... help please.
Posted by: Merv
Date: November 08, 2009 09:36PM

When I needed a replacement for my 14" X 2" filter for my MG, I just went to my local Napa dealer and they simply looked it up on their computer an I had it the next day.
Pete Mantell (217-649-7717) installed a 1 7/8" thick filter when I had my engine replaced. not sure where he got it from but pretty sure it was from a similar source.

D&D (810-798-2491) also has 14" X 2" filters

Merv


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