Back In Black Pulling Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Don't tell anybody,but mine has Freightliner air cleaners,13".I wont Tell But so does this one 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34028-dual-air-breathers-on-r-model/page/2/#findComment-223939 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Back In Black Pulling Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Did you buy your breathers new or used. I've been trying to find used ones but seems like most every truck except freighliner has their name on breatherNew 13'' Vortox about $600 4 years ago at Hunter Pete in Lancaster Pa , they don't say Pete on them. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34028-dual-air-breathers-on-r-model/page/2/#findComment-223942 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretched out Posted December 31, 2013 Author Share Posted December 31, 2013 I'm waiting to get some pics back from a local salvage yard on 13" breathers off a Freightliner. I think for brackets and bands I am goin to order them through Mack if I can get them in stainless. Looks like if I take out the driver side vent then make inner support brackets I should be able to bolt factory brackets to the cowl. Then I assume super liner breather tubes should work. Or I may have the company who is doing the exhaust build stainless tubes. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34028-dual-air-breathers-on-r-model/page/2/#findComment-223998 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhead204 Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 my rw brackets sre just above n below the vent Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34028-dual-air-breathers-on-r-model/page/2/#findComment-224005 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretched out Posted December 31, 2013 Author Share Posted December 31, 2013 Ok that is good to know. Are RW and R brackets the same but just placed differently? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34028-dual-air-breathers-on-r-model/page/2/#findComment-224007 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 If I recall the passenger side air cleaner mounting aera has a steel plate behind the cab sheet metal for reinforcement. You may want to do the same on the drivers side. Also standard r models had an 2" indent on the passenger side to help get the air cleaner from sticking out to far. Most superliner cabs do not have this and the dual air cleaners will sit symmetrical. Not sure if it will be noticeable but just a heads up...Your driver side door will need stops welded to the hinges to prevent the door from opening into the filter housing. and watch your vent window if it can swing open 90 deg as it may make contact even with the stops welded in...If you do it right it will look cool with dual stacks Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34028-dual-air-breathers-on-r-model/page/2/#findComment-224016 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretched out Posted January 1, 2014 Author Share Posted January 1, 2014 I was wondering about that also. Thought about putting them on and if it is noticeable then make a small spacer behind the breather Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34028-dual-air-breathers-on-r-model/page/2/#findComment-224335 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack mhe9 Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 I've looked at using KW 13 inch stainless bands, they space the air cleaner out so you can still open the vent. You have to modify the back strap so the door doesn't hit it, but it will allow the door to open pretty far. Just an oppinion. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34028-dual-air-breathers-on-r-model/page/2/#findComment-224339 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mack mhe9 Posted January 1, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted January 1, 2014 Found these just for an idea. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34028-dual-air-breathers-on-r-model/page/2/#findComment-224366 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretched out Posted January 2, 2014 Author Share Posted January 2, 2014 Will definetly look into the kw brackets. I appreciate all the info. Right now have the front end tore apart and getting started on the truck. I will get pics up as I work on it. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34028-dual-air-breathers-on-r-model/page/2/#findComment-224429 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Stretched out Posted January 30, 2014 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 30, 2014 Well it took a while to get on but got both breathers braced and mounted. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34028-dual-air-breathers-on-r-model/page/2/#findComment-229499 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 That looks pretty good. How hard was it... Did you brace the inside?....driver side kick vent still usable?....let us know! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34028-dual-air-breathers-on-r-model/page/2/#findComment-229522 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretched out Posted January 30, 2014 Author Share Posted January 30, 2014 No vent not usable. To line the brackets up identical to passenger side have to plate the vent and extend the front of cowl panel to mount in same spots. I just used 1/4" flat metal on inside of the cowl to reinforce it. Everything good and sturdy. Only thing may do is shim the top bracket. The breather follows cab line so it throws it about 1/4" out of square. Can't notice unless you know or really focus on it Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34028-dual-air-breathers-on-r-model/page/2/#findComment-229529 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretched out Posted January 30, 2014 Author Share Posted January 30, 2014 Here is panel 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34028-dual-air-breathers-on-r-model/page/2/#findComment-229530 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Wastin' no time on that project,Streched Out! Looks good! Quote IF YOU BOUGHT IT, A TRUCK BROUGHT IT..AND WHEN YOU'RE DONE WITH IT, A TRUCK WILL HAUL IT AWAY!!! Big John Trimble,WRVA Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34028-dual-air-breathers-on-r-model/page/2/#findComment-229532 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Very cool....you will have a truck that stands out from the rest with the dual air cleaners.... 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34028-dual-air-breathers-on-r-model/page/2/#findComment-229535 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretched out Posted January 30, 2014 Author Share Posted January 30, 2014 Appreciate it. Once I get it all together and ready for paint I'll post some pics of the build Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34028-dual-air-breathers-on-r-model/page/2/#findComment-229547 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack mhe9 Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Look good to me. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34028-dual-air-breathers-on-r-model/page/2/#findComment-229548 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Very truckly looking! Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34028-dual-air-breathers-on-r-model/page/2/#findComment-229549 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 looks good, like it Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34028-dual-air-breathers-on-r-model/page/2/#findComment-229552 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 1MACK1 Posted January 30, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted January 30, 2014 Pick of my 1986 r688 twin mack breathers and twin stacks most of us over hear run top extensions and snorkels it gives clean cool air and also some where to mount beacon lights 7 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34028-dual-air-breathers-on-r-model/page/2/#findComment-229556 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post fullfuel01 Posted January 31, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted January 31, 2014 My old men Rs600 6 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34028-dual-air-breathers-on-r-model/page/2/#findComment-229662 Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxidyne237 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Sharp RS. RB tractor and a 966C or 980 in the background? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34028-dual-air-breathers-on-r-model/page/2/#findComment-229715 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullfuel01 Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 it's our 966C Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34028-dual-air-breathers-on-r-model/page/2/#findComment-229739 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Good looking valuliner.... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34028-dual-air-breathers-on-r-model/page/2/#findComment-229941 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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