Scott Drake Air Cleaner Assembly

Scott Drake Air Cleaner Assemblies: Under-Hood Authenticity Done Right

When it comes to restoring the engine bay of a classic Ford Mustang, few components are as immediately visible — or as historically significant — as the air cleaner assembly. Scott Drake has spent decades making sure that what sits on top of your carburetor is exactly right, whether you're chasing concours-correct authenticity or simply want a period-appropriate look that honors the original factory design. Their lineup of air cleaner assemblies reflects the same obsessive attention to detail that has made the brand the go-to source for serious Mustang restorers worldwide.

The World's Largest Mustang Reproduction Parts Maker, Applied to Air Cleaners

Scott Drake is widely recognized as the world's largest manufacturer and supplier of reproduction parts for classic Mustangs, and one of the largest manufacturers of Ford-licensed parts available anywhere. That institutional knowledge flows directly into their air cleaner assemblies. Each OE-style unit is faithfully engineered to serve as an exact replacement of original assemblies, right down to correct colors and decals — the kind of accuracy that matters to show judges and garage builders alike.

Scott Drake's air cleaner range spans a broad swath of classic Ford applications, covering vehicles from 1964 through 1973, including the Mustang, Ford Bronco, Ford Ranchero, Mercury Comet, Mercury Cougar, Ford Fairlane, and Ford Falcon. Whether you have a small-block V8, a big-block, or one of the inline-six engines, there's a Scott Drake air cleaner designed to fit your specific application.

Key Product Lines and Features

Scott Drake offers two distinct philosophies in their air cleaner lineup: factory-correct OE reproductions and custom performance-styled assemblies. Here's what sets each apart:

• Hi-Po Chrome Air Cleaner Assemblies: Designed for V8-equipped 1964–1973 Mustangs, these units feature a quality chrome lid, correct blue paint on the base plate, and authentic 302 Hi-Po decals — faithful to the look Ford used on the factory floor.
• Oval Chrome-Plated Air Cleaner (S1MS-9600-CHR): A direct-fit replacement for 1964–1973 Mustangs with 2-barrel or 4-barrel carburetors. Includes a bottom single-carb plate, air filter element, carb stud, deluxe wing nut, and carb spacer collar — everything you need in one package.
• Cobra Oval Air Cleaner (S1MS-9600-A): Inspired by the 1960s Shelby Cobra design, this oval-shaped assembly features a solid aluminum top with sanded edges that recreate the appearance of the original assemblies used on Shelby Cobras and other high-performance Fords.
• Running Pony Oval Air Cleaner (C8ZZ-9600-M): Features a solid aluminum top painted black with sanded edge lines and the iconic Mustang Running Pony logo in silver — a show-stopping engine bay centerpiece that measures 21" x 10" x 2-1/4" for a clean under-hood fit.
• Shaker Air Cleaner Assemblies: For 1969–1970 big-block and Boss 302 applications, Scott Drake offers shaker-specific assemblies and concours-correct shaker air cleaner lids that are correct for cars equipped with factory shaker hoods.
• 6-Cylinder Custom Hi-Po Assembly (C4DZ-9600): A unique offering combining Scott Drake's popular Hi-Po air cleaner top with a performance orange filter and an exclusive base carefully designed to fit Autolite 1V carbs on 200 and 250 six-cylinder engines — giving inline-six owners the open-element custom look typically reserved for V8 builds.

OE Accuracy Meets Practical Fitment

What makes Scott Drake air cleaners stand apart from generic aftermarket alternatives is the combination of visual correctness and direct-fit installation. The oval chrome assemblies, for example, measure 21" in length, 9-3/4" in width, and 2-1/16" in height — proportioned specifically to sit neatly under the hood of a 1964–1973 Mustang without clearance issues. Scott Drake's custom-style air cleaners are engineered to dress up the engine bay for a truly custom look, while the OE-reproduction units deliver the correct colors and stampings that make a restoration credible from any angle.

For restorers who want every detail of the engine compartment to be right — from the valve covers down to the carburetor hardware — Scott Drake's air cleaner assemblies are a natural, trusted choice backed by decades of Ford Mustang expertise.