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Topic: what hood for a 351 in a 68 coupe???
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pyrofighting
Journeyman Posts: 19
From: Fountain Valley, Ca., USA
Registered: Jul 2002
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posted 09-29-2002 04:03 AM
   
Ok guys help me out here. I dont know what to do. I am putting a 351 in my coupe and obviously it will not fit under my stock hood with turn signals in it. I love the stock look and really want to keep it. If I cant I DO NOT want fiberglass. I want something custom made into the hood to make the engine fit. Something like the ealanor hood but metal with the signal cutouts. Are there any after market steel hoods, with or with out turn signals? Please help! thanks
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Fastback68
Gearhead Posts: 1746
From: Sucat, Paranaque, Philippines
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 09-29-2002 04:07 AM
Well, better wait for someone else to say this with 100% certainty, but I believe a 351 will fit under your stock hood just fine, at least if you use the original 1968 low-profile air cleaner.
Simon
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pyrofighting
Journeyman Posts: 19
From: Fountain Valley, Ca., USA
Registered: Jul 2002
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posted 09-29-2002 04:14 AM
Well heres the thing. I am using the same air cleaner, but I am using an Edlebrock Performer RPM manifold which is a high rise. So I have been told it will be too high, unless you think otherwise or is there another manifold I can use for that same RPM range as the RPM series?
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68 S-code GT
Gearhead Posts: 1129
From: Sayreville, NJ, US
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 09-29-2002 08:59 AM
I think you can use the stock hood
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 12015
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 09-29-2002 03:38 PM
I too think you should be able to get it under the stock hood.Mine fit under the hood with the RPM intake, stock motor mounts, and a 1' four hole carb spacer and a thin air cleaner.
I'd try it 1st before you change anything.Unless you want to scoop it,'SCOOPS' are always cool.SCOOP ------------------
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68stang351
Gearhead Posts: 267
From: Savoy TX, USA
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 09-29-2002 04:11 PM
I have a 351W in my 68 coupe, regular mounts, performer RPM, Performer carb, and a regular (not drop base) are filter/cleaner and it fits under my stock hood.------------------
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68 Coupe, now with a 351W and 5speed.
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JT
Gearhead Posts: 186
From: Pearland, Texas, USA
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 09-29-2002 11:30 PM
My 351W fits under my stock hood with turn signals. It has the stock '70 intake. I even have the A/C compressor mounted in there. ------------------
JT
FOR SALE: '68 Coupe w/351W, C4, P/S, 8" w/3.25, Orig. paint (Wimbelton White) & interior (Ivy Gold), A/C (not working)
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mustangzrule
Journeyman Posts: 87
From: Orion, MI
Registered: Sep 2002
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posted 09-30-2002 01:39 PM
I know from personal exp. that the Vic Jr will not fit, but I have heard from trusted and respected sources that with a RPM or even Perf RPM you will not have a problem. They do make drop base air cleaners too, but not one with enough clearance for my stock hood. Don't tell anyone or I will be put into the 'loser class' but I ran this Woodward cruise with no air cleaner. Yeah, yeah - I'm a loser.
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ice'68
Gearhead Posts: 127
From: Fresno, CA
Registered: Apr 2002
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posted 09-30-2002 02:10 PM
I've heard from the other members on here too that a Performer RPM Air-Gap barely clears the hood, anyone had any experience with this that has a '68 with a 351W?
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ewokeric
Gearhead Posts: 174
From: woodbridge, va united states
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 09-30-2002 05:11 PM
i have a 351 under a stock hood as well and i have a 1" spacer plate on top of the manifold (of course its stock though). But i have plenty of clearance.eric ------------------
68 mustang coupe(california special)not real though but looks it(will be nice) 351w/c4
My 68 Coupe
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