[Found!] Air cleaner for a 1974 Swinger, 318 2bbl.

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In search of an air cleaner for '74 Dart Swinger 2D HT, 318 2bbl., to replace the "original" orange dual snorkel air cleaner that is currently on it. I haven't actually taken possession of the car yet, so I cannot confirm that this is an actual 2bbl, but it should be.
Would this air cleaner fit on a 2bbl?

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I’m not aware of 2bbl dual snorkel air cleaners existing but then you can fill a warehouse full of stuff I don’t know.

Check out this website for more info:
Nick's Garage - Air Cleaner Identification

Perhaps your 318 has been upgraded to a 4bbl already? The opening at the base of the air cleaner is larger on a 4bbl so it’s not ‘easy’ to just rest a 4bbl cleaner on top of a 2bbl carb.
 
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That appears to be a 2-barrel air cleaner to which someone added a second snorkel. The diameter is too small for a factory four-barrel air cleaner, the lid looks like a two-barrel stamping, and the scale between the air cleaner body and snorkels is goofy.

Here's an original four-barrel dual-snorkel for comparison. Look at the difference in distance between the raised ring for the filter element between it and the one on the car.

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Either way, I'll take a look next trip to my storage area, but I don't think my Challenger came with an air cleaner.
 
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these both fit carter BBD, both came off 318 2bbl cars, i can't tell you which one is "more correct" for your specific year. no rot or real rust to speak of, just dirty and dusty from sitting.
 
I have a junker 74 318 2-bbl Dart, i can get a pic of the air cleaner in the morning.
 
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H22A4 said:
I’m not aware of 2bbl dual snorkel air cleaners existing but then you can fill a warehouse full of stuff I don’t know.

Check out this website for more info:
Nick's Garage - Air Cleaner Identification

Perhaps your 318 has been upgraded to a 4bbl already? The opening at the base of the air cleaner is larger on a 4bbl so it’s not ‘easy’ to just rest a 4bbl cleaner on top of a 2bbl carb.
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I did contact Nick. He said it's def not original and also said what others did about someone adding a 2nd snorkel to the 2bbl air cleaner. He also sent a pic of what an original looks like.
 
junkyardhero said:
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these both fit carter BBD, both came off 318 2bbl cars, i can't tell you which one is "more correct" for your specific year. no rot or real rust to speak of, just dirty and dusty from sitting.
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One on right looks like 60's. One on left is closer, but should have oval snorkel. Hold on to that one for now...
 
I think I still have the one that came off my ‘74 318 Dart, but I can’t get a picture of it until Tuesday for you. It’s an original 74 part as far as I know
 
I have one exactly like post #10, if previous post has one, that's fine. Mine is 50 years old, not perfect, but could be fixed up, little rust, will send a picture after above post lets you know.
 
Larsen74Dart said:
that would be great if you have one in decent shape. Thank you. Nick's garage sent me this pic of what an original should look like. Oval snorkel.
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Here it is, 74 Dart, 318, 2-bbl air cleaner. I have reason to believe this is the original but after 50 years, who knows?

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Larsen74Dart said:
that would be great if you have one in decent shape.
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Also, if you want one that takes a bigger air filter, I have this one, it's in good shape. Plus, adding this to your engine bay gets you an additional 42 cubes for free!

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I have a 71 and a 75 Factory Manual and they show both, oval and square outlets. Maybe an east coast or west coast that determines the outlet. My car is east coast so oval outlet.
 
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Here it is, 74 Dart, 318, 2-bbl air cleaner. I have reason to believe this is the original but after 50 years, who knows?

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Like tonysrt said, might be a west coast/east coast thing. Maybe where they were produced...?
If I can find an oval one, I'll use that. If not, I may buy this from you.
 
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