Enhanced Base Plate - K&N 85-1541 Review

Used to clean the distributor etc on my 302 sbf, with Edelbrock Performer inlet and 4bbl, fits perfectly, seems expensive for what it is but I passed on a 14 inch filter, so here I am. Painted black to match the Pro-Flow air cleaner cover.

This is the skid plate you need when you have bonnet clearance. Flat bottom air purifiers are very good at letting air through. Part was dented on the edge which is obvious and part was described as "Condition: Used - Very Good - Item will be in original packaging. Packaging will be damaged." Amazon warehouse staff do better. Approximately 30% chance that these parts will arrive as described.

Great quality part, fantastic chrome, thick shaft - but I have a personal complaint - where is the breathing hose fitting that Holley, Edelbrock, Specter put in theirs? There is a flat on the base with an embossing for the fitting (as shown in the picture) but there is no fitting. To add insult to injury, the die doesn't fit any aftermarket bleed kits I can find, and K&N doesn't make their own - good "engineering" here, folks. I guess it's for the show? However, if you don't need a breather…