Air Cleaners/Filters

Clean Air, Maximum Power: Air Cleaners and Filters for Pontiac V8s at Butler Performance

1. High-Flow Filters: The Power Upgrade

The simplest and most effective performance upgrade is often the air filter itself. Butler Performance stocks filters that provide superior airflow compared to standard paper elements.

• Reusable Cotton Gauze Filters: Butler features high-flow, reusable filters (such as those from K&N or similar brands). These filters are constructed from layers of cotton gauze treated with oil, offering excellent filtration while maintaining maximum air volume and speed.

   
   

• Increased Horsepower: These performance filters are proven to reduce restriction, allowing the engine to pull in a denser charge, which directly translates to a noticeable increase in horsepower and throttle response.

   

• Maintenance: Being reusable, they can be cleaned and re-oiled, providing a long-term, cost-effective solution for performance enthusiasts.

   

2. Complete Air Cleaner Assemblies

For a clean, professional look and superior function, Butler Performance offers complete air cleaner kits.

• Performance Drop Base Air Cleaners: These assemblies are essential when installing a taller, high-rise intake manifold (like an Edelbrock Performer RPM or Butler's Northwind/Crosswind) or a specialized carburetor/EFI system. The "drop base" design allows the filter element to sit lower, providing critical clearance to close the hood without compromising filtration area.

• Filter Tops: Some performance air cleaner assemblies feature specialized filter tops that allow air to be drawn not only through the sides but also through the top of the filter, maximizing the total filter surface area for ultra-high-flow applications.

3. Specialized Solutions for Trans Am Shakers

The iconic Ram Air Shaker Hood Scoop on the 1970-1981 Trans Am presents a unique challenge when installing performance parts. Butler Performance offers specialized solutions to maintain this factory look while accommodating modern components.

• Drop Base Air Cleaners for Pontiac TA Shakers: Butler provides components that allow the use of a tall, performance intake manifold while ensuring the Shaker scoop—which is mounted directly to the air cleaner assembly—sits at the correct height and seals properly to the hood opening. This is a critical fitment item for anyone upgrading the engine in a second-generation Trans Am.

   

4. Supporting Accessories

• Air Cleaners/Filter Accessories: This includes various wing nuts, studs, and specialized fasteners needed to secure the air cleaner assembly to the carburetor or throttle body.

• Air Cleaners for EFI: With the rise of EFI, Butler also provides air filter assemblies designed to fit directly onto the large throttle body inlets of systems like the Holley Sniper or FiTech.

   

By offering these functional and necessary air induction components, Butler Performance ensures that every high-performance Pontiac engine has a clean, unrestricted pathway to achieve its full power potential.