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Vanacor Hood Clearance Question
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Vanacor Hood Clearance Question
I am trying to purchase a L-88 Hood from Vanacor. I put a nice little 427 in my 74 with an Edelbrock Performer intake. The "receptionist" at Vanacor told me to measure from the top of my air cleaner to the top of my fender to see which hood I would need...ie the 2 1/4 or 4" over stock. The measurement is 5 inches. If I am not mistaken, even the original low rise intake/air cleaner combo was 2 or 3 inches above the fenders and my stock cowl hood fit over that. The response I got from Vanacor was that they do not make an L-88 hood with that much clearance. I KNOW there are guys out there running taller intakes than the Performer with an L-88 hood. So, is there a miscommunication w/ Vanacor? Can I fit a 2 1/4 over stock hood or do I need the 4"?
Thank you in advance
Thank you in advance
Race Director
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From: CORVETTE 77 385 C.I. TEXAS
The stock hood height of the 73-79 med. rise hood is 3 1/4". The normal L-88 hood is 7/8" over that or 4 1/8". No.s are from Eckler's, measured from the drain rails w/ hood open over center of air cleaner.
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I think the 4" would definately fit, but I would prefer the the 2 1/4" because I think it looks better. Does anyone have a definate answer as to whether the 2 1/4" will fit?
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Originally Posted by BB74
I think the 4" would definately fit, but I would prefer the the 2 1/4" because I think it looks better. Does anyone have a definate answer as to whether the 2 1/4" will fit?
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I had to raise it ~1.5" to get the 502 RamJet to fit
That Vanacor Hood looks like a blower might fit
Bullshark
Last edited by Bullshark; Feb 26, 2006 at 08:19 PM.
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So this hood should fit? From the top of my air cleaner to the top of the fender is 5 inches.
http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...dept%5Fid=1432
http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...dept%5Fid=1432
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Compare the bottom section of Vettaddic's hood to the bottom section of Bullshark's. By leaving the bottom section alone and raising the center section the desired height it is not so obtrusive. A little glass work but well worth it. 
