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Topic: INTAKE TO HOOD CLEARANCE ?????????
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johnmustang
Gearhead Posts: 4930
From: British Columbia , Canada
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted 12-07-2003 02:14 PM
   
Will an Edelbrock RPM performer for a 65 289 - 4v with an open element air cleaner (3 inch`s bottom of cleaner to top of wing-nut) clear the stock hood or would there be clearance issues?------------------
JOHN
65 FASTBACK 2+2.....14.44 @ 107mph 1/4
87 TAURUS WAGON
03 F150 XLT SUPER CREW 4X4 SHORT BOX
Member:Vancouver Island Mustang Association
M&M #1710
65 FASTBACK
2003 F150 XLT SUPER CREW 4X4 [This message has been edited by johnmustang (edited 12-07-2003).]
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 13090
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 12-07-2003 02:19 PM
John I'd say it would clear. I know on my 65 with a 351 an RPM intake it clearned with a 3" tall total for air cleaner and housing and wing nut.Now if you want to know what I'd do instead ?  ------------------
SCOOP 2.26 60'S
14.9 @ 90.86MPH 65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8" 3.40 TracLoc. My Pics
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Ken
Gearhead Posts: 4172
From: Prospect, Ct. M&M Member No. 31 MCA Member 49299
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 12-07-2003 02:23 PM
John, I clear with no problem at all and you can see my specifics below in my signature 
I don't see where there'd be any problem....------------------
What makes men chase women they have no intention of marrying?
The same urge that makes dogs chase cars they have no intention of driving. Ken
1965 Springtime Yellow Coupe - 302GT40-4spd
Edlebrock RPM Air Gap - 670cfm Holley Street Avenger
Roller Cam - Duration 282'/282' @ 050 220'/220' lift 0.512
and much, MUCH MORE !!!
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johnmustang
Gearhead Posts: 4930
From: British Columbia , Canada
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted 12-07-2003 03:08 PM
As usual the M&M gang has the answers, thanks for responding  ------------------
JOHN
65 FASTBACK 2+2.....14.44 @ 107mph 1/4
87 TAURUS WAGON
03 F150 XLT SUPER CREW 4X4 SHORT BOX
Member:Vancouver Island Mustang Association
M&M #1710
65 FASTBACK
2003 F150 XLT SUPER CREW 4X4
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 13090
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 12-07-2003 04:39 PM
John not even alittle GT scoop ?
COLD=POWER, power is always good. ------------------
SCOOP 2.26 60'S
14.9 @ 90.86MPH 65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8" 3.40 TracLoc. My Pics
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65EhCode
Journeyman Posts: 1
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Registered: Dec 2003
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posted 12-08-2003 12:43 AM
Not to be argumentative, but I have my doubts it will fit, unless you have a drop base. On my 65 I run the 2" oval filter and had to revert back to the 65 stud style motor mounts to gain sufficient clearance (about 1/4" now). If you jave the late 65 (66) style motor mounts you will lose about 1/2" of hood clearance. Granted the oval filter meant it goes further forward than a round filter where the slope of the hood comes into play, but I still doubtful about fitting a 3" without a drop base. Just my thoughts.
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