Air Maze vs. No Air Maze

[Logan]

Originally Posted by JohnW

At the end of the day, you need a filter on the carb intake. Yes, the A Model did not come with a filter. However, if you plan to keep the inside of your engine clean you will need one. Just because you cannot see the dust does not mean grit is not entering through the carburetor. Modern filters remove dust particles that are measured in microns. Many people install a maze and then never change the filter. These filters should be changed at least once a year. They should be changed even more frequently if you drive a lot.

Ive got coupe that, up until last july when i switched to a downdraft intake, hadnt ever had a filter on it. I'm not saying they wont keep the engine clean but i think it doesnt NEED it. We put 25k miles on that engine and 75k miles all together on that car since restored without an airfilter. The problem i hav with the zenith airmaze is when you flood the carb gas leaks into the filter. Then it will backfire threw the carb and all that gas in filter will catch on fire.

Now with all this said, i think an airfilter is a good idea, but it is not needed on the model a.