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Apr 16, 2006 | 01:49 PM

Tina69

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intake clearance

I am looking to do a top end job on my 350. Most likely to go the edelbrock performer rpm package. First question is will the manifold clear on the BB hood on a small block. Second question is do you guys have any feedback on this top end package or any other.
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Apr 16, 2006 | 02:47 PM

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I've had good results with this combo on my small block ( Performer RPM & Edelbrock carbs) and highly recommend it, but could only fit it under the stock hood (sm. blk.) with a shorter air cleaner (1" tall). Edelbrock warns that this manifold will not clear stock hoods, but some forum members make this work with drop base air filters.

Apr 16, 2006 | 04:17 PM

windsoreight

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I am running a performer RPM and a 750 Holley with a mild drop base air cleaner and I have plenty of room. I probably have an inch with the stock small block hood.

Apr 16, 2006 | 06:43 PM

Eddie 70

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I am running the RPM Airgap with my BB hooded small block car. I have a drop base aircleaner and only have about 5/32 clearance to the hood with the 3 inch air filter.

Apr 16, 2006 | 07:13 PM

73, Dark Blue 454

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73-74 BB Owners,..will a Performer fit?

Good evening all,

I need to know if an Edelbrock Performer (not RPM Performer) will fit under the hood utilizing all the stock cowl induciton parts.

And/or, how much higher will my Q-Jet sit on a Performer than on my stock intake?

Thanks in advance!
Wes

Apr 16, 2006 | 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 73, Dark Blue 454

The Edelbrock Performer (not RPM or Air Gap) will fit easily under the stock hood using all stock parts (even the sm. blk. hood). The Air Gap, however, has clearance issues.

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