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Old Feb 24, 2017 | 12:08 PM
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Who much extra clearance will I get if I go from std. SB 69 hood to BB/LT1 hood?
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not much, maybe 1/2" they are the same height at the back of the hood.
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not much, maybe 1/2" they are the same height at the back of the hood.


The good thing about this is, that I will save money on a BB hood now :- )
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Gotta go L88
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Gotta go L88
I guess you know Karsten

Start up of Ruppes engine will be in 8 weeks time, do you want to know when it is?
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I guess you know Karsten

Start up of Ruppes engine will be in 8 weeks time, do you want to know when it is?
Will the barbecue be fired up again?
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Will the barbecue be fired up again?
If you come, then YES :-)
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