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66 coupe - am contemplating using mid-rise intake manifold on my small block engine - is there air cleaner (stock) to engine hood clearance for this or do I need to re-think air filter options ? - Thx to all for taking the time to help !
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What carb do you now have? The carb you use will dictate what air breather/element (stock or aftermarket) you use and that combined with your choice on manifold will play in the fit/clearance under the hood. This subject has been discussed before and may be listed in the "Sticky" section on the top of the page. 
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What carb do you now have? The carb you use will dictate what air breather/element (stock or aftermarket) you use and that combined with your choice on manifold will play in the fit/clearance under the hood. This subject has been discussed before and may be listed in the "Sticky" section on the top of the page. Dennis
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Your 1966 drop base air cleaner is the best that you'll be able to find. You might be able to put a Z28/LT1 intake on with no interference, but depending on body mount/shims use and condition, it will be VERY close. The interference point will be on the outboard edge of the air cleaner lid on the passenger side.
Use 4 putty or aluminum foil ***** placed on 4 points around the lid, gently close the hood and measure your clearance.
Edelbrock Performer should fit as well, but the Performer RPM will be too tall.
I used a Z28 for my build, and ended up adding shims to the body mounts to gain hood clearance.
Use 4 putty or aluminum foil ***** placed on 4 points around the lid, gently close the hood and measure your clearance.
Edelbrock Performer should fit as well, but the Performer RPM will be too tall.
I used a Z28 for my build, and ended up adding shims to the body mounts to gain hood clearance.
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Your 1966 drop base air cleaner is the best that you'll be able to find. You might be able to put a Z28/LT1 intake on with no interference, but depending on body mount/shims use and condition, it will be VERY close. The interference point will be on the outboard edge of the air cleaner lid on the passenger side.
Use 4 putty or aluminum foil ***** placed on 4 points around the lid, gently close the hood and measure your clearance.
Edelbrock Performer should fit as well, but the Performer RPM will be too tall.
I used a Z28 for my build, and ended up adding shims to the body mounts to gain hood clearance.
Use 4 putty or aluminum foil ***** placed on 4 points around the lid, gently close the hood and measure your clearance.
Edelbrock Performer should fit as well, but the Performer RPM will be too tall.
I used a Z28 for my build, and ended up adding shims to the body mounts to gain hood clearance.
