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Topic: hood clearance with paxton
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bill haab
Gearhead Posts: 431
From: south bend in.
Registered: Oct 2002
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posted 01-17-2004 10:26 PM
   
I have a shelby 66 hood. And just put my engine in I know it was going to be close. I have about half inch clearance. If it was a stock hood it would not fit.
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MidLifCrisis
Gearhead Posts: 464
From: Frederick County, MD
Registered: Oct 2001
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posted 01-18-2004 10:34 PM
I have seen a 65-66 convert with a stock hood and Paxton. It has been awhile, so I don't remember details, but using the stock low rise 4-barrel intake without the PCV plate, I would think it should fit under a stock hood. What intake are you using? Charlie
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 25539
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-19-2004 11:34 AM
MM's fit fine with a stock hood using a C90X intake. That was with an original early FoMoCo/Shelby/Paxton bonnet.
There were some pics posted here somewhere.
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Pierre
Gearhead Posts: 541
From: Near Paris, France
Registered: Apr 2002
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posted 01-19-2004 11:52 AM
Paxton advertizes a model in Mustangs & Fords that is supposed to fit perfect under the stock hood of a 65-66
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bill haab
Gearhead Posts: 431
From: south bend in.
Registered: Oct 2002
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posted 01-19-2004 11:56 AM
my engine builder went to the 2003 sema show . And paxton had a 65 I think with a stock intake with the hood up. He asked about the intake that he was puting on my car. And paxton told him that a stock hood would not fit. But I have a 66 shelby hood. So when the engine was done I had to check it out. Guy's it's close. I'm trying to remember what intake I have. eld. ploshied cant remember the part #
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bill haab
Gearhead Posts: 431
From: south bend in.
Registered: Oct 2002
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posted 01-19-2004 12:24 PM
rpm performer edelbrock #71211 polished. just fit's under a 66 shelby hood with the 1200 paxton. If it was a stock hood no way. cut my tunel out and for my t56 and rewelded a new one in. Looks pretty good.having a drive shaft made. This summer zoom zoom.
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Blue65
Journeyman Posts: 18
From: Orlando
Registered: Jan 2004
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posted 01-19-2004 07:05 PM
https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/009251.html http://www.jason.fletcher.net/tech/paxton/paxtonphotos.htm
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 18590
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 01-19-2004 07:14 PM
I have an idea that WILL help with the hood clearance issue. BFS  ------------------
SCOOP "It is the fight itself that keeps you young" 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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N266fords
Gearhead Posts: 1380
From: Spokane ,WA USA
Registered: Apr 2003
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posted 01-20-2004 01:54 AM
Did they not offer two different motor mounts for the 65/66 one is lower setting than the other if im right.Bruce
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 18590
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 01-22-2004 12:47 PM
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Originally posted by N266fords:
Did they not offer two different motor mounts for the 65/66 one is lower setting than the other if im right.Bruce
Bruce the 66 motor mounts sit alittle lower. I don't know how much lower they sit ? ------------------
SCOOP "It is the fight itself that keeps you young" 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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markboss
Journeyman Posts: 37
From: orlando,fl,usa
Registered: Apr 2003
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posted 01-22-2004 01:03 PM
I have a paxton on my 67 GT350, and you can see the top of the paxton thru the hood scoop....a friend had one on a 67 convertible, and I believed it cleared...it had to be very close....
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bill haab
Gearhead Posts: 431
From: south bend in.
Registered: Oct 2002
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posted 01-22-2004 01:13 PM
you can read paxton right in my scoop. thats how close it is.
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 42859
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-22-2004 01:17 PM
quote:
Originally posted by bill haab:
you can read paxton right in my scoop. thats how close it is.
Now that's cool!  ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 Open
'70 Mustang Convertible 250 I6/3 speed/2.79 Open
'72 Mustang Sprint Hardtop 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Loc
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 25539
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-22-2004 01:40 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Blue65:
https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/009251.html http://www.jason.fletcher.net/tech/paxton/paxtonphotos.htm
Thanks Blue. 
At that time I was still using re-enforced OEM 65 289 HIPO mounts, which do sit about 1/2 inch lower than the 66 and up mounts. ------------------
Alex Denysenko
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IHRA division 5 Superstock Champion
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28 The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
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bill haab
Gearhead Posts: 431
From: south bend in.
Registered: Oct 2002
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posted 01-22-2004 01:43 PM
here is the sema stang. my superchargeris on the passinger side. www.paxtonauto.com/images/sema03/sema03_0020.jpg
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 25539
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-22-2004 01:50 PM
quote:
Originally posted by bill haab:
here is the sema stang. my superchargeris on the passinger side. www.paxtonauto.com/images/sema03/sema03_0020.jpg
Ahhhh, you must have a "right hand drive" Mustang. 
SEMA 'Stang has Novi blower.
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Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
MCA member# 53321
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA & SS/MA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,'03,& '04
First SS/MA in the TENS!
IHRA division 5 Superstock Champion
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28 The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
www.moneymakerracing.com
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 18590
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 01-22-2004 01:51 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Moneymaker:
Thanks Blue.
At that time I was still using re-enforced OEM 65 289 HIPO mounts, which do sit about 1/2 inch lower than the 66 and up mounts.
Alex I've always read that the 66 mounts sit lower, but your saying the 65 mounts sit lower or it just the HiPo 65 mounts that sit lower then the 66's ? Boy I sure do know how to make a mess of a question.
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SCOOP "It is the fight itself that keeps you young" 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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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 25539
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-22-2004 02:05 PM
Hipo.------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
MCA member# 53321
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA & SS/MA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,'03,& '04
First SS/MA in the TENS!
IHRA division 5 Superstock Champion
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28 The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 18590
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 01-22-2004 03:21 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Moneymaker:
Hipo.
Whats different from the HiPo mounts ? besides they are lower.
Does anyone know how much lower the stock 66 mounts are then the stock 65 mounts. I think my 351w would fit better if it sat alittle lower.
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SCOOP "It is the fight itself that keeps you young" 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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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 25539
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-22-2004 03:24 PM
They are 3 pieces bolted together Scoop.
Lower frame bracket, rubber bisquit, and an two holed engine plate.------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
MCA member# 53321
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA & SS/MA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,'03,& '04
First SS/MA in the TENS!
IHRA division 5 Superstock Champion
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28 The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 18590
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 01-22-2004 03:38 PM
Mine now has the motor plate with two holes and that bolts to what looks like a C shape piece and that has one stud going down into the frame mount.
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SCOOP "It is the fight itself that keeps you young" 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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