I am changing out my 1970 flat hood on my base 442 with a OAI hood and was wondering if the original lower non-OAI air cleaner base will work with a the new OAI upper assembly. I am going with reproductions and Parts Place sells the assemblies with or without the base. I could go with the entire assembly and then just sell the entire original non-OAI assembly that came with the car. Looking at the pics online the bases look very similar. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

 

Kevin,
Check out this thread. It should help answer your questions.
https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...questions.html

 

Are you currently running with a stock intake manifold and carb?

 

Thanks Rick. I saw your post and wasn't sure if that base came with what appears to be an original W-25 setup or you were able to complete your setup with a W-25 top and a non-W-25 base. To further confuse me, there was some discussion on yours being the wrong base. I plan on referencing your post when this car goes back together but for now, I am still asking if my base will work with the new upper OAI assembly. The good news is that I live near the parts place so my base is coming with me when I buy the assembly. I like trying to have the answer before I go there as a sanity check to what I am being told. Also, I should have started my string with the same disclaimer you used in yours.

 

Yes, I am running the stock intake manifold and carb

 

I think I found my answer in a different thread. Thanks, kcd

https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...aner-base.html

 

You should be good to go.

The base I had was from a big size Olds. It worked but wasn't correct.I bought a repo base from a forum member and have everything installed correctly now. I should have taken some pics today when I was at the shop.