1978-79 PONTIAC TRANS AM W72 SHAKER AIR CLEANER

DESCRIPTION

OEM 1978 (& 79) Pontiac Trans Am Pontiac W72 400 Shaker Air Cleaner. The assembly has media blasted and refinished in semi-gloss black to present a period correct image. The base features the W72 oval snorkel in very good condition with the correct 6" oval opening, along with new yellow-striped and black vacuum lines. The exterior is completed with a new breather filter with clip, breather tube adapter, and correct GM Air Cleaner Service Decal (PF=78). The base retains the correct deep drop required for proper shaker hood clearance, as well as the angled flange that parallels the base level with the sloped hood line. An original style date stamp has been added as a further measure of authenticity. Please note there is a very slight scratch near the clip holding the filter breather in place - hard to see, but mentioned for clarity (hence the price decrease).

A replacement domed shaker lid fits perfectly on the new and correctly fitting heavy duty air filter. To complete the package, a period correct wing nut is included. 

This assembly presents very nicely and will enhance your restoration. Best of all, it is a genuine GM part!

For further information on the restoration process, please contact us.

APPLICATIONS

This assembly is correct for the following 1978 (&79) W72 models:

Pontiac

Trans Am with 400 / 455* Pontiac engine

*It will also fit 73-76 and 80-81 cars with 400/455 engine, but will require a different breather filter tube.1977 W-72 cars used the round 4" air cleaner, as did L78 (180HP) models in 78. Note that this air cleaner is specific to 78-79 W72 models in that the location of the valve cover breather inlet - it differs from the earlier 73-76 models. 

Note: this will NOT fit the L80 403 Olds engines or Pontiac 301/Chevrolet 350 engines due to the offset of the shaker scoop, as well as the difference in carburetor flange drop. 

FITMENT

The assembly will fit factory 4 barrel Quadrajet carburetors with a 5 1/8" diameter flange, as well as Holley (it will NOT fit double pumpers; i.e. models 4150/4160), Carter/Edelbrock variations without an electric choke (some adjustment to the carburetor alignment tangs may be required). If you have modified your carburetor. added a carburetor spacer, or intake manifold, please inquire first prior to bidding to ensure fitment is correct. Return requests for non-fitment will not be honored.

CUSTOMER SERVICE, WARRANTY, & RETURNS

CUSTOMER SERVICE

The assembly will ship within one day (usually the day of payment) with shipping/tracking information provided.

WARRANTY

This assembly is guaranteed to match the item description – customers have up to 14 days to return the assembly after receipt if it is not as described.

RETURNS

Assemblies must be returned in the original packing – customers are responsible for return shipping charges. A refund will be issued upon receipt of the inspected assembly. Returns for non-fitment will not be honored – please ask questions first.

CLAIMS

In the event of shipping damage, customers must save all packaging and send 5 digital pictures so Musclecar Air Cleaners can initiate a shipping damage claim.

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