Jalpa Euro Engine Update by Ross

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Okay guy's. I need a few dimensions from the Carb Air Box on a euro engine. Mine is missing. Someone installed after market air filters (see photo) which eliminated the velocity stacks. Luckily the velocity stacks were thrown into the trunk. I either need to find a replacement or have my crew make new ones. So could someone give me the main dimensions of their air boxs? Outside height, width, center to center (outside bolts) bolt pattern then the inside height and width.

9-27-2007

Hi EarlyCat,
Mine can't be used with the velocity stacks (upper carb body). This allows air to be pulled across the top of the jets on the way through the throat. I don't know if this is a problem because I haven't driven the car yet but it could cause an issue at higher revs. I'll make sure you know when I've got more pictures of them. I'll make sure to let you know when I don't need them anymore. Also, the accelerator linkage is routed on the valve cover on the euro engines vs running through the US air boxes. I'm trying to figure out how to make a conversion kit.

10-1-2007

I found this first picture of the lower air filter plate mounted on the carb. This is how we found the Air filters mounted. Notice the velocity stack are missing.

The second picture shows the velocity stack back on the carb. Luckily the stacks were found in the trunk.

The last picture shows how the filter is supposed to be mounted on the velocity stack.  

Thanks Evans Automotive for figuring this out and sending the photos!

Too bad it won't clear the engine cover.