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Jul 8, 2014 | 03:44 PM

Bloodzone

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Crate Engine hood clearance?

Summit tells me 383 405HP Blueprint cratehttp://www.summitracing.com/parts/mll-bp3830ctc1 wont fit under my stock 80 hood. Can anyone running this engine confirm this?

Jul 8, 2014 | 04:02 PM

diehrd

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They are right ,,, That intake is to tall ..

Jul 8, 2014 | 04:22 PM

augiedoggy

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I'd buy it and replace the intake with a smaller one at a 20-30 HP loss...
One reason I'm glad I have an aftermarket hood. They make low profile air intakes that might work with certian carbs but it will be close.

Jul 8, 2014 | 04:34 PM

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Yep.. on a ZZ383 anyway... Cowl induction hood.... Plenty of room for something "else" under there now....

Jul 8, 2014 | 05:04 PM

Bloodzone

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I'm going with the 383 and ordering a Street Warrior 8121 intake to swap out for fit. This will fit per Blueprint's tech.

Jul 8, 2014 | 05:36 PM

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I'm going with the 383 and ordering a Street Warrior 8121 intake to swap out for fit. This will fit per Blueprint's tech.

Your gonna lose a few ponies.

Jul 8, 2014 | 05:41 PM

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15 was the guess. Gonna try and fit engine without the intake swap first.

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Jul 8, 2014 | 05:43 PM

tektrans

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Plus the torque........boooooooo

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Jul 8, 2014 | 05:48 PM

Bloodzone

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I'll save higher intake for when I get a taller hood. Maybe make a lamp outta it

Jul 9, 2014 | 11:34 AM

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I'll save higher intake for when I get a taller hood. Maybe make a lamp outta it

Any idea how much taller the intake is than the stock intake? A lamp sounds like a good idea, but you may want to consider buying a second to have a matching pair.

Jul 9, 2014 | 12:36 PM

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No idea how tall my stock intake is but the taller intake thats on the 383 engine is 5.08 per Summit guy. I dont know about the street warrior 8121 but they said it would fit. "They" being both Summit and Blueprint engines. Hoping I can get engine to fit without the intake swap. Looking into drop/low profile air filters and K&N top flow. Worth a try

Jul 9, 2014 | 12:59 PM

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Thanks. I'm betting on you to get it done. It might just take some creativity. I'm planning on using a 383 with an intake that is about 1.25" taller than stock and I have a K&N air cleaner that is 1 1/4" drop base with a total height of 2 3/4". My "they", not Summit or Blueprint also say it will work. Remains to be seen. May have to drive with the hood open. Not a big deal as long as you only drive in reverse.

Jul 9, 2014 | 01:10 PM

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Blueprint guy said it may fit. I guess its so close that it depends on your year/hood. I'll let ya know in a week or so

Jul 9, 2014 | 02:02 PM

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Blueprint guy said it may fit. I guess its so close that it depends on your year/hood. I'll let ya know in a week or so

Thanks. Looking forward to hearing that all went well.

Jul 9, 2014 | 05:01 PM

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you could use a air pan and run the intake you like .

Jul 9, 2014 | 05:48 PM

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An Air Pan? Is that like the "Sky Hook" my high school shop teacher would send kids to get?

Jul 9, 2014 | 08:59 PM

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Summit tells me 383 405HP Blueprint cratehttp://www.summitracing.com/parts/mll-bp3830ctc1 wont fit under my stock 80 hood. Can anyone running this engine confirm this?

GlassTek builds a nice 3-6" cowl that will fit your car and clear your new crate engine. That's a great stroker small block you got from Summit.

Congrats!

Jul 9, 2014 | 09:02 PM

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Here is a picture of the 6"

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Jul 9, 2014 | 09:45 PM

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Bloodzone

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Thanks Joe, I'm hoping I'll be happy with the 383. I was looking for a motor that would be fun and make me smile when I hit the gas but not shake the ground. Daily driver with some power. I'm gonna be looking at hoods soon. Not only for the clearance but my paint is bubbling over ac compressor.