Air Filters for Super Wildcat Air Cleaner

[cwmcobra]

I was hoping to find a K&N filter for the dual quad setup, but haven't had any success.  I've found a repro on Ebay but would prefer K&N or similar.  Any experience with this?

Thanks,

Chuck

[nut465gs]

Chuck,

I doubt that K&N would make an air filter for the rare Buick 2x4 air cleaner. I don't know about the one on Ebay either. However, I do know that O'Reilly Auto Parts is the only place that I found that can get the correct fit air filter for the Buick dual quad air cleaner. It must have the extra wide lip at the top. Part number is either #542085 or #42085. It is made with the standard paper element material. Costs about $15.

John Egel

[cwmcobra]

Thanks John.  Sounds like a better deal than the ebay option.

Chuck

[cwmcobra]

Just checked with local O'Reillys and they say they can't get them.  I'll check some other stores.

[nut465gs]

Chuck,

I bought my filter from O'Reilly's about 12 years ago. I checked with the store locally and they no longer have that filter available. All they have is the one for the single four barrel carb. They think that #542085 (#42085) was a WIX number, but I cannot find it listed on their Website as a valid number. I also checked with AutoZone and it's the same story. Nothing. Had I known, I would have bought a number of them twelve years ago. At least you got one from Ebay. Might be the only source left. Have you checked with NAPA?  Good luck.

John Egel

[Brian]

Check with the Chevy reproduction parts places--I think it is the same filter that fits the 409 Chevy 2-4s and 3-2s air cleaners. 

[atbelair55]

I was looking through Cars.com and came across air filters for V8 with 2x 4bbl,  AF 646 for $24.50.
Good luck.
Dave65

[nut465gs]

Dave65,

That's good to know, thanks for doing the research.  As time goes on, parts for our GS will become more difficult to locate.

John Egel

[cwmcobra]

I just found that Hastings has the correct air filter in their catalog:  http://catalog.hastingsfilter.com/startautoapps.html

And an online seller with a price of $10.41 plus shipping.  This sounds much more reasonable than the Ebay and other specialty filter sales.  Then for snicks and grins I searched on the Wix 42085 part number.  That came up described as obsolete, but available at a price of $8.94 each.  I have ordered two of the Wix filters (personal preference in addition to lowest price).  Shipping is $10.77 and stayed constant as I added additional parts.  So I also ordered two GF94 AC fuel filters at $2.81 each and am hoping that they will be the old design that fits the bracket on the GS.  I'll let you guys know how this works out when I receive the order.

I wasn't familiar with this Internet E-tailer, but am hoping to add them as a favorite.  http://www.bargainautoparts.com

They are located in NJ.

Cheers,

Chuck

[WkillGS]

Way to go Chuck!
Found the Hastings AF26 on Amazon.com
$14.32 each. There's a free shipping option on orders over $25...... gimme two!!

[cwmcobra]

Good deal Walt.  Amazon should be a reliable source!

Chuck

[cwmcobra]

Bargain Auto Parts was no bargain.  They did not have the Wix air filters that I ordered and were going to substitute the generic Hastings fuel filter, which won't fit the mounting bracket with the seam in the middle.  So, I'll be ordering the Hastings air filters from Amazon.  Anybody had any luck finding the old style fuel filters for the non-AC cars?  That's still a dilemma for me.

Thanks,

Chuck

[Mark Ascher]

Chuck,

I've been looking for the fuel filters, with no luck. I did pick up an old Fram filter from ebay -
I think the part number was G15.
I can find the Delco number on-line and it has the correct image, but I'm hesitant to order without seeing it first hand. So far, my visits to the local auto parts emporiums, Autozone & O'Reilly, have been unsuccessful. If I find anything, I'll post it here.

Mark

[cwmcobra]

Mark,

Same here except I haven't resorted to Ebay yet.  I think I saw the one you bought......

I'll keep looking as well.

Thanks,

Chuck

[Bigpig455]

I know Ames Performance sells reproduction AC GF-61 and GF 98 fuel filters for Pontiacs - in the illustration they have the same configuration for a non-AC car, but have no info on filter body diameters or inlet/outlet sizes either.. has anyone ever tried one?

Rhett