Measuring underhood clearance...
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Racer
Joined: Nov 2005
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From: Ellicott City MD
Measuring underhood clearance...
I have all of these wonderful and stupid ideas on how to measure the clearance at various spots under the hood. Is there an "approved method"?
I'm looking to fabricate a cold air intake for the TPI.
Thanks,
Jay
I'm looking to fabricate a cold air intake for the TPI.
Thanks,
Jay
Drifting
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Modeling clay works well for spots like the top of the air cleaner, I've used tin foil in a loosly compressed ball also, it tends not to spring back when it's released so the dimensions are pretty accurate.
Melting Slicks
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Beat me to it.
Thanks for the plug. 
Team Owner
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Eh, go running around gettng modeling clay/etc....saran wrap...why bother?? just as easy to loose crumple some tin foil into a ball, slam the hood on it, the measure how flat it got....dont leave any marks either....
