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Title: 67/68 z28 cowl plenum
Post by: john302 on January 09, 2008, 12:36:37 AM
WHAT IS THE ORIGINAL PART NUMBER AIR FILTER ELEMENT PART NUMBER FOR THE COWL PLENUM Z/28 AIR CLEANER SET UP? IS IT  A226CW   OR   AC697C? ALSO DOES THE ORIGINAL ELEMENT HAVE RAISED LETTERS AND THIN WIRE MESH PATTERN LIKE THE ORIGINAL 212 ELEMENTS?    THANKS   JOHN
Title: Re: 67/68 z28 cowl plenum
Post by: Jerry@CHP on January 09, 2008, 01:55:51 AM
A226CW,

Jerry
Title: Re: 67/68 z28 cowl plenum
Post by: john302 on January 09, 2008, 01:31:18 PM
THANKS FOR THE INFO.  JOHN
Title: Re: 67/68 z28 cowl plenum
Post by: sd1968z28 on January 09, 2008, 02:23:04 PM
where can i get one of those filters, or something else to fit this air cleaner.  i have had no luck finding a filter!
Title: Re: 67/68 z28 cowl plenum
Post by: 1968RSZ28 on January 10, 2008, 06:01:43 PM
where can i get one of those filters, or something else to fit this air cleaner.  i have had no luck finding a filter!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Camaro-302-Z-28-427-COPO-Cowl-Plenum-NOS-A226CW-Filter_W0QQitemZ310012914580QQihZ021QQcategoryZ34198QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Paul
Title: Re: 67/68 z28 cowl plenum
Post by: sd1968z28 on January 10, 2008, 10:26:02 PM
i have seen them on e-bay at times, but no way in hell i am paying hundreds of dollars for an air filter.  i was hoping someone knew of an aftermarket equivlant.   napa has know idea what i am talking about?
Title: Re: 67/68 z28 cowl plenum
Post by: 1968RSZ28 on January 10, 2008, 11:51:21 PM
i have seen them on e-bay at times, but no way in hell i am paying hundreds of dollars for an air filter.  i was hoping someone knew of an aftermarket equivlant.   napa has know idea what i am talking about?

That's easy!  I assumed you wanted a NOS one since those are the hard one's to find.  Here's AC Delco's closest replacement... http://store.heartbeatcity.net/store/product/13699/Air-cleaner-element%2C-C-plenum/

Have fun!

Paul
Title: Re: 67/68 z28 cowl plenum
Post by: sd1968z28 on January 11, 2008, 12:13:21 AM
does that say A697C, if it does that doesn't fit.
Title: Re: 67/68 z28 cowl plenum
Post by: Iluv69s on January 12, 2008, 11:28:20 PM
i have a cowl plenum unit that i purchasd and it had what looks like possibly a K and n type filter...the material under the mesh is purple color...I know that Ive seen them on cars with I believe a brushed alum?? lid...I dont see any type of numbers on the filter...but, it seems to fit well...Ill try and post a pic if i can
Title: Re: 67/68 z28 cowl plenum
Post by: orgsretep on January 13, 2008, 03:18:09 AM
Try taking the AC A226CW part number to a parts store and have them try to cross it over to another brand. It might be worth a shot.
Title: Re: 67/68 z28 cowl plenum
Post by: Jerry@CHP on January 13, 2008, 05:41:49 PM
Some of the AC697s fit the cowl plenum and others don't.  I haven't figured that out yet.  I have one in my white survivor Z28 now and there are no clearance issues.  I do know of others who had clearnace issues though.

Jerry
Title: Re: 67/68 z28 cowl plenum
Post by: plasiter on January 24, 2008, 01:21:23 AM
I bought the A697C from Heartbeat City referenced above (reasonably cheap...worth a gamble) and found that it did not fit my 67 CP Air Cleaner.  The filter is too tall by about 1/8".  Its close...but definitley does not fit.  Paul
Title: Re: 67/68 z28 cowl plenum
Post by: sd1968z28 on January 24, 2008, 09:13:06 PM
like i said, hopefully some one has a k&n number or some other after market number.  help us?
Title: Re: 67/68 z28 cowl plenum
Post by: tom on January 24, 2008, 09:24:54 PM
Is it possible since these were not high volume parts, the the diff is in the housing, and not the filters? You know 1st batch, 2nd batch etc....

Tom
Title: Re: 67/68 z28 cowl plenum
Post by: 1968RSZ28 on January 26, 2008, 12:26:03 AM
What's the going price for an original A226CW air filter?  This one did not sell (reserve not met) at $381.05...     :o 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Camaro-302-Z-28-427-COPO-Cowl-Plenum-NOS-A226CW-Filter_W0QQitemZ310012914580QQihZ021QQcategoryZ34198QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Paul

Title: Re: 67/68 z28 cowl plenum
Post by: sd1968z28 on January 26, 2008, 08:33:09 PM
and that is exactly why i am looking for an replacement filter,  $400.00 for an air filter is crazy!!!!!
Title: Re: 67/68 z28 cowl plenum
Post by: plasiter on January 31, 2008, 06:06:38 AM
This MIGHT help - I have heard from others that a NAPA Air Filter Element #22096 will fit a 67/68 Cowl Plenum Air Cleaner perfectly - although I have not personally tried that one yet.

Paul
Title: Re: 67/68 z28 cowl plenum
Post by: sd1968z28 on January 31, 2008, 02:14:29 PM
thanks i will try that.
Title: Re: 67/68 z28 cowl plenum
Post by: Dayton on February 17, 2008, 03:23:04 AM
where can i get one of those filters, or something else to fit this air cleaner.  i have had no luck finding a filter!

I just read this thread.  I bought 2 in the original box from,
Steve's Camaros
1197 San Mateo Ave
San Bruno, CA 94066
 
Contact Steve's Camaros
Phone: (650) 873-1890 
 
 
 
 
Title: Re: 67/68 z28 cowl plenum
Post by: 1968RSZ28 on February 18, 2008, 08:04:17 AM
I just read this thread.  I bought 2 in the original box from,
Steve's Camaros
1197 San Mateo Ave
San Bruno, CA 94066

How much did they cost you?     ???

Paul
Title: Re: 67/68 z28 cowl plenum
Post by: Dayton on February 19, 2008, 02:02:49 AM
I just read this thread.  I bought 2 in the original box from,
Steve's Camaros
1197 San Mateo Ave
San Bruno, CA 94066

$50 ea

How much did they cost you?     ???

Paul
Title: Re: 67/68 z28 cowl plenum
Post by: plasiter on June 26, 2008, 08:19:40 PM
I know this thread has not had a post in a while - but - at the Camaro Nationals last week I learned that a WIX Element No. 46927R may also fit the cowl plenum air cleaner.  For what that's worth...
Title: Re: 67/68 z28 cowl plenum
Post by: 169INDY on March 02, 2021, 04:51:51 AM
Air Filter Style: Round Air Filter. Air Filter Outside Diameter: 14.000 in.

NAPA Air Filter Element No. #22096 = Height (in): 4.06 in. [Manufacturer, Wix    42096]

WIX Air Filter Element No. #46927R = Height (in): 3.75 in. [Manufacturer, Wix    46927R]

AC A226CW               ??

AC  A697C                ??

Heartbeat City EGP-1780               ??

(*AC ACDelco GM Original Equipment A212CW Air Filter Product Dimensions: 14.3 x 14.3 (??) x 3.4 inches)
Title: Re: 67/68 z28 cowl plenum
Post by: 169INDY on April 04, 2021, 06:25:47 PM
For Future reference:
the WIX Air Filter Element No. #46927R = Height (in): 3.75 in. [Manufacturer, Wix    46927R]
fits the NKR Products - Nelson Rudisill Steel reproduction Air Cleaner Fine.