L88 hood
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Racer
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From: Fredericksburg VA
L88 hood
Not really sure if I like the looks of the L88 hood over the BB hood or not and I know I don't want to have to try and find a place to match the paint for me BUT I want to be able to fit an intake under the hood...what are the limitations on intake under the L88 hood? How large will fit RPM Air-Gap?
Safety Car
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From: Youngstown Ohio
Under my L88 hood I have a small block with the RPM Air-Gap and a 1" spacer under the carb (Demon 825). With a 3" air cleaner on an Edelbrock base I have about 1/4" clearance when I close the hood.
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I have a repro L88 hood on my 78. I have a BB under the hood and I have the Edelbrock RPM Performer Air Gap on it with a 1/2" spacer and a 3.5" tall K&N air cleaner. I'm using the L88-style drop base for the air cleaner, with the usual chrome lid. I have lots of hood clearance, I'm guessing probably another inch or so. Hood clearance is not an issue. My hood does not have the cold-air air box.
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Racer
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From: Fredericksburg VA
Good thats what I was looking for...has anyone used the L88 long style that eliminates the wiper door? Damn things not working anyways so I'm just curious if anyones done it. Also if you have could you please post pictures?
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From: meraux LA
Originally Posted by soccer794
Good thats what I was looking for...has anyone used the L88 long style that eliminates the wiper door? Damn things not working anyways so I'm just curious if anyones done it. Also if you have could you please post pictures?
Yes, I used a L88 long style to get rid of the wiper door. This pic was from the vette before Hurricane Katrina put 30" of water in it. Dam I should have listened to my dad and put the vette on the car trailer before the storm.
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From: Charlotte NC
Originally Posted by crf311
Yes, I used a L88 long style to get rid of the wiper door. This pic was from the vette before Hurricane Katrina put 30" of water in it. Dam I should have listened to my dad and put the vette on the car trailer before the storm.
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Racer
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From: Fredericksburg VA
Originally Posted by crf311
Yes, I used a L88 long style to get rid of the wiper door. This pic was from the vette before Hurricane Katrina put 30" of water in it. Dam I should have listened to my dad and put the vette on the car trailer before the storm.
that sucks...hood looks good, did you like it? Any trouble? Easy to install?
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From: Wildwood IL
Originally Posted by soccer794
that sucks...hood looks good, did you like it? Any trouble? Easy to install?Eddie
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the hood I have is the long version, but 78's didn't have wiper doors anyways. the side gap between the hood and the fenders is a little excessive for my tastes, but probably in accordance with assembly line slop from those days.
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From: Marietta ga
I am running an LT1/Big block hood with an Air Gap RPM. I run a drop base Lt1 cleaner, 3in K&N, an Extream top, a cut down choke tower, and a hold down bolt instead of a wing nut and stud... works well...
I like the LT1 hood over the L88.. the L88 has some visibility issues and it is over kill IMO... but hey that is just me
I like the LT1 hood over the L88.. the L88 has some visibility issues and it is over kill IMO... but hey that is just me
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Racer
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From: Fredericksburg VA
Originally Posted by Cory1970
I am running an LT1/Big block hood with an Air Gap RPM. I run a drop base Lt1 cleaner, 3in K&N, an Extream top, a cut down choke tower, and a hold down bolt instead of a wing nut and stud... works well...
I like the LT1 hood over the L88.. the L88 has some visibility issues and it is over kill IMO... but hey that is just me
I like the LT1 hood over the L88.. the L88 has some visibility issues and it is over kill IMO... but hey that is just me
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OK. That's what I figured.
Cory is running a SB.
My Stealth, Holley 4150 (complete with choke horn), factory drop base, and 3" filter are literally 3/16" from the hood. I can't fit an insulating gasket under the carb. it's so close...
Cory is running a SB.
My Stealth, Holley 4150 (complete with choke horn), factory drop base, and 3" filter are literally 3/16" from the hood. I can't fit an insulating gasket under the carb. it's so close...
Last edited by CGGorman; Apr 24, 2006 at 10:02 PM.
