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Old Sep 7, 2006 | 06:11 PM
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Just purchased this engine for my 74. It has a high rise single plane manifold so I'm going to need a new hood. Will a L88 hood fit? Specs on engine-480hp, 510 torque, all forged, full roller,Champ Pans 7 qt. Street Pan,aluminum Pro-Comp heads 64cc angle plug 190cc intake runner
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Old Sep 7, 2006 | 08:29 PM
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Judging from the engine pic, the L-88 hood would work nicely with some room to spare. See my signature for pics of hood to judge.
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Old Sep 7, 2006 | 10:59 PM
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You should have plenty of room. I'm running an airgap RPM with a 1" carb spacer and standard 14" air cleaner with no clearance issues.
BTW, engine looks
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Old Sep 25, 2006 | 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by miechesa
Just purchased this engine for my 74. It has a high rise single plane manifold so I'm going to need a new hood. Will a L88 hood fit? Specs on engine-480hp, 510 torque, all forged, full roller,Champ Pans 7 qt. Street Pan,aluminum Pro-Comp heads 64cc angle plug 190cc intake runner
Me confused ... you refer to 'our engines...' and 'we use...' at your post at this thread:http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...post1556456455 ... indicating you either own or are employed within a shop that builds hi-po sbc motors ... but you've apparently 'just purchased this engine for my 74'. Me confused; what gives?
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