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Old Sep 22, 2008 | 03:48 PM
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How much more clearance does the LT-1 hood than the stock small block hood?
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I'm not sure of the exact figure, but almost certainly less than 2 inches. Check the Vanacors Corvette catalog. I think there are listings for the amounts above stock.
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for what it's worth, the ecklers catalogue has a chart that shows 4 1/8" above the drain rails for the L88 hood that they sell.
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Originally Posted by john roth
How much more clearance does the LT-1 hood than the stock small block hood?

Its about 1 1/2", but that is at the front of the air cleaner. It is the same as a small block hood near the windshield. It just makes the hood flat in the middle instead of sloping down to the front of the car.
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Originally Posted by 70 LS1
Its about 1 1/2", but that is at the front of the air cleaner. It is the same as a small block hood near the windshield. It just makes the hood flat in the middle instead of sloping down to the front of the car.
Thanks thats just what I needed

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