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Old Oct 25, 2007 | 12:33 PM
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I just bought a set of vortec heads and a performer RPM intake for my 75. I plan to run a holley 650 and have a 2.5in drop base. I want to know if this set up will fit under my stock hood, i dont really feel like spending the extra money on a new hood.
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Old Oct 25, 2007 | 02:30 PM
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So long as it's not an Air Gap intake manifold, it should fit just fine.

I think you'll really like the Vortec heads.
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Old Oct 25, 2007 | 09:12 PM
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Got that set-up, only with the higher Airgap intake and I've got about 3/4 inch clearance on my 1980.
Just be sure you get an intake made for the Vortec heads.....

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