m35a3 air intake on an m35a2?

[DEUCE1209]

hi guys. This is my first post so i'm kinda winging it. i have an m35a2 and after reading a post here, i want to change the air intake "mushroom" so it is upright like an umbrella. that way it won't suck in snow or rain this winter. i've recently viewed an m35a2 with an a3 intake on it and it looks sharp. my question is this. would that intake function correctly on the a2 and does anyone know where to get a3 intakes. thanks for your help.

 

[gimpyrobb]

Welcome to the site. Do you mean intake as in, air filter? I doubt the Cat intake would work on a multi. Anyway, there are some A3 air filters in the classifieds, I think.

 

[73X]

I made my own not mil-spec but works for me.

 

[nofearnohope]

73X, what did you use to make that intake?

 

[frodobaggins]

Looks like PVC.

 

[nofearnohope]

Thats kinda what I thought, but wanted to be sure.

 

[steelandcanvas]

NAPA Auto has a 4" ID X 4" OD Elbow that fits real well and gets the "mushroom" up off the fender. I'll find a picture of my Deuce, and post it on this thread. Simple yet effective.

 

[73X]

Yes it is pvc the 90 degree elbow is the only thing that is not pvc. It was cheap and easy.

 

[nofearnohope]

What did you use for the 90 degree elbow?

 

[73X]

The 90 was on the truck when I bought it. I do know that NAPA sells a 4" elbow that fits right on.

 

[Srjeeper]

All truck parts dealers sell 4" ID/OD exhaust elbows in both long and short versions.

 

[badgmc56]

Here are some pictures of mine. A 90 degree elbow and extension.

 

[kurtkds]

Here's mine. rubber over fiber mesh. Part of the Fording Kit.

 

[DEUCE1209]

gimpyrobb,
thanks for the welcome and the advise. i won't waste my time with an a3 air intake. 73x, thats cool. i'll try to do that. thank you all for the help.

 

[avengeusa]

got a part number and price for that elbow?

 

[lavarok]

got a part number and price for that elbow?

Or just the specs, 4" id/od, but what is the center line radius and the leg lengths?
I found several on ebay for under $30.

 

[Srjeeper]

Measure the length of the mushroom cap on your truck to get an idea, but I believe you would not want much less than 4" leg length.

Nelson is the company that makes most truck exhaust parts, Part # NEL 89094A - $22.00.

www.ryderfleetproducts.com

 

[Bob H]

Bill,
I think you got some #'s mixed up.
NEL 89049A - $62.33 (5" stack)

4" Elbows
NEL 89106A - $22.42
NEL 89923A - $27.22 (short)

 

[73X]

gimpyrobb,
thanks for the welcome and the advise. i won't waste my time with an a3 air intake. 73x, thats cool. i'll try to do that. thank you all for the help.

Just let me know if I can help with anything. The mount that holds the intake tube is a mount that is made at my job and I have more if you need one I will send it if you cover the ride for it. Good luck, Ron

 

[saddamsnightmare]

October 29th, 2009.


Deuce1209:

You can get a 90* 4" elbow from NAPA as standard exhaust fitting will set your mushroom cap horizontal to keep the rain and snow out this was a field mod applied in many motorpools. Or for a coupla bucks more you could go to a mufflet shop that does larger (4") truck muffler work and have them do a 90* bend and riser out of one piece of pipe to place the mushroom at cab top level, with the necessary swell to fit over your air cleaner intake. Around here they charged me about $10.00 for the pipe and extra for the two clamps, though you can get them at NAPA too.
Just my .02 worth.

Cheers,

Kyle F. McGrogan.

NB: You will note my deuce just has the 90* NAPA elbow on the intake, but my Unimog is gonna get the riser extension to the Cyclone elbow to move the cap up to windshield top height. I'll need to make a bracket to support it.


Cheers, KFM