1975 Vette/Hood Clearance Question....

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Jun 10, 2008 | 11:52 AM

BrandonATK

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1975 Vette/Hood Clearance Question....

Hey guys,

Im not all up to par on the clearance issues on the vettes. If a newer Vortec motor is installed on a 1975 Vette are there hood clearance issues to look out for with say a Weiand Dual Plane Intake?

Thanks in advance

Brandon.

Jun 10, 2008 | 12:17 PM

TopGunn

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I know this isn't a direct answer to your question but I have a 75 w/ZZ4, Brodix heads and Weiand intake + QJet and no problems, plenty of room.

Jun 10, 2008 | 12:24 PM

larrywalk

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Vettes in 1975-1979 had a slightly higher hood. Even a Performer RPM manifold with a Q-jet or Holley and a 14x3 air filter will clear as long as a dropped base air cleaner is used.

Jun 10, 2008 | 12:31 PM

BrandonATK

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Awesome! Thanks alot for the info guys!

Brandon

Jun 10, 2008 | 01:49 PM

vetteguy75

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Don't forget to use the "plumber's putty" test to see exactly how much clearance you have.

Jun 11, 2008 | 03:57 AM

SteveG75

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1975 Corvette, stock hood, Performer RPM Q-Jet 7104, Q-Jet, Low Profile Moroso Racing Aircleaner with 3" filter.

3/4" clearance at the front of the aircleaner.

Just had to dimple the base a little for clearance with the accelerator pump arm.

Jun 11, 2008 | 08:33 AM

vett us all

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I Used A Rotozip To Fix My Hood Too Breather Clearance Issues On My 73. K&N 4" Filter.

Jun 12, 2008 | 09:10 AM

BrandonATK

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Would there be any issues with the radiator installing a serp pully kit?

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Jun 12, 2008 | 09:45 AM

Durango_Boy

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Originally Posted by BrandonATK

Would there be any issues with the radiator installing a serp pully kit?

Nope. I just built and helped install a Vortec 350 in a 1974 Vette. This Vette though has a Stinger hood, which has LESS clearance than the stock hood and an RMP intake and GM F-body serp fits just fine. You'll have plenty of room for the crank pulley and power steering pulley, and if you flip the smog delete pulley it'll clear the upper A-arm.

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