Hitachi Twin Carb Air Cleaners

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With an Hitachi Twin Carb (GX-style) engine a RHD car there is clearance aplenty to fit air cleaners. But on a LHD car fitting an air cleaner it a bit tricky because the brake and clutch cylinders are on the left side. But the Twin Hitachis are easily fitted to LHD than a twin-Weber setup.

Overview

GX air cleaners are different from 510 SSS Twin Carb, and take a different filter element.

Red - A12GX

Blue - A12T

Air Horns

Stock utilizes air horns built into the air cleaner.

Air Horns, taken from air cleaner

Long horns

Custom Air Cleaner

Datsfullysik created this nice air cleaner from modern parts.

• Valvoline VA61 air filter
• TFI air filter adapter
• bracket (could use plumbers strapping)
• hose and clampes

Cherry

NOTE: Twin round air cleaners come from the Nissan Cherry A12T engine.

Nissan Cherry as also fitted with twin-carb optional single air cleaner. Inside the housing fit two round filter elements. You can see two round sections on top and a slanted section giving it a kidney-bean shape.

Part Numbers

For Datsun 1200 GX air cleaner, see GX Air Cleaner Part Numbers

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