Hood clearance...why so many problems??
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From: Austin TX
Hood clearance...why so many problems??
I hear so many problems about hood clearance especially with the performer rpm manifolds. I dont understand all this. My current setup is a performer 2101 with 1'' spacer and an aftermarket non dropbase aircleaner with a 2 5/8" element. Its just barely touching the hood insulation.
Anyone else have this much clearance??
-nicholas :flag
Anyone else have this much clearance??
-nicholas :flag
Melting Slicks
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Re: Hood clearance...why so many problems?? (jaggeedfire)
I was suprised how much room I had with my '74. I have a Victor Jr with a Mighty Demon, Moroso drop base with 3" element and I have room left over for a 1" spacer which I am going to try....Looking at a Canton 4 into 1 contoured spacer. :cheers:
Melting Slicks
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From: Moon Twp. PA USA
Re: Hood clearance...why so many problems?? (jaggeedfire)
I hear so many problems about hood clearance especially with the performer rpm manifolds. I dont understand all this. My current setup is a performer 2101 with 1'' spacer and an aftermarket non dropbase aircleaner with a 2 5/8" element. Its just barely touching the hood insulation.
Anyone else have this much clearance??
-nicholas :flag
Anyone else have this much clearance??
-nicholas :flag
Team Owner
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Re: Hood clearance...why so many problems?? (glen242)
How much more clearance does a BB/LT1 hood have over the base model hood for 1968 thru 1972 cars? Anyone know? I love the BB/LT1 hood and want to get one someday.
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Re: Hood clearance...why so many problems?? (theandies)
I don't know how much more clearence the BB/LT1 hood has over a small block hood but I have a BB hood with a Torker II intake and a Holley with a recessed 3" air filter and it just barely clears, actually there are marks on the underside of the hood where the engine has torked over and hit a few times.
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Re: Hood clearance...why so many problems?? (jaggeedfire)
The main problem is that you can NOT use the stock air cleaner set up. I have a flat top for my air cleaner, with a recessed spot for the wing nut. I have the Performer RPM with a drop base cleaner and a 3" element.
