33 Coupe Engine Install 29        10/22/03

Now you can see how they hook together. This side isn't as tight as the other side is, but it's still tight. I mean there's still a 1/4" of room between the starter and collector. I'll be installing the steering column first because the steering shaft and U-joints have to be run before I make the headers. This is so the header tubes run around the steering shaft. 
 

 

 

I thought I'd show you the latest engine parts. I wanted some good air flow so I went with the K & N air filter. The element is 14" X 4" but is 5 1/2" tall overall ( which including the base). The base sits 9/16"  above the carburetor which is just right. I had a choice of different "drop-base" models but I didn't think I would have the room and I was right after seeing how this one fit. This one is close to the top of the fuel bowls now so the other ones wouldn't have worked. How did I figure out how large of a filter to buy? It's easy....just use this simple formula and see for your self. 

A =  CID X RPM
          20,839		 A= Area of filter
CID = Cubic Inch Displacement
RPM = Max RPM

So we have...
CID = 434  - RPM = 7000 divided by 20,839 = 145.78

Now if your using a round filter like I am, use this formula.

               A
H =    D X 3.14    + .75		 A= Area of filter
H= Height
D = Outside Diameter of Filter
3.14 = Pi
.75 = Rubber End Caps

So now we have...
A = 145.78 divided by (D = 14" X 3.14) + .75 = 4.27"
This is how you calculate the size of the filter you want. Mine needs a 1/4" more in height at 7000 RPM but I won't be living there so this should be more than enough. 
 

 

 
It's starting to look like a real engine here. Now these pictures were taken before the headers were done on the passenger side......better late than never I guess. Lets move on to the steering column install shall we!!
 

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