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Topic: Hood Clearance for FI 351 W
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JCQuinn@work
Journeyman Posts: 52
From: Lakewood, CO, USA
Registered: Jun 2001
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posted 04-09-2002 05:18 PM
   
I am planning on putting a 351W into a fox body and wonder if there is enough clearance to use the Edelbrock Victor 5.8 manifold #3887. I can't cut a hole in the hood.
I don't know how tall the manifold is and Edelbrock doesn't publish the size on their website.John Quinn
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I65Stang
Moderator Posts: 5238
From: Antelope, CA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 04-09-2002 08:16 PM
Not from personal experience but I can tell you from talking to others that have done the swap, even with the stock manifold you have to have a cowl hood with at least 1 1/2" rise.------------------
Tim M&M Member #35
1965 Mustang coupe, 200 I6, Holley 2300, Clifford header, true duals w/ 26" Smithys
1988 Mustang GT AOD vert, 15.810 @ 88.871 mph 100% stock w/ no traction
1976 Silverline Comoro 18' trihull ski boat, 188 hp 302 I/O, another toy
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Fastymz
Gearhead Posts: 3723
From: Reno Nv MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 04-10-2002 04:33 PM
SCOOP IT,I think the cowl hood look real cool on the fox body cars.
SCOOP
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65 coupe,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,Crager SS,Black Suede. https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Fastymz.html
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JCQuinn@work
Journeyman Posts: 52
From: Lakewood, CO, USA
Registered: Jun 2001
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posted 04-11-2002 12:09 AM
Thanks for the input. If there is only a two inch interference with the stock EFI manifold, I think it will fit. I am sure the Ebelbrock is shorter.With a TIG welder and a plasma cutter I know it will fit. I can't scoop it, I want to race in a class that does not allow them. John Quinn
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I65Stang
Moderator Posts: 5238
From: Antelope, CA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 04-11-2002 01:34 AM
Lol, yeah, you can make anything fit with a welder and a cutter  .HPM makes solid drop motor mounts that lower the engine by 3/4" which would help some ( http://www.hpmotorsport.com/vortech.htm ). ------------------
Tim M&M Member #35
1965 Mustang coupe, 200 I6, Holley 2300, Clifford header, true duals w/ 26" Smithys
1988 Mustang GT AOD vert, 15.810 @ 88.871 mph 100% stock w/ no traction
1976 Silverline Comoro 18' trihull ski boat, 188 hp 302 I/O, another toy
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 11643
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 04-17-2002 11:15 PM
It is lower than the EFI intake and will fit with a low profile drop type air cleaner.  ------------------
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68stang351
Journeyman Posts: 82
From: Savoy TX, USA
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 04-19-2002 04:52 PM
The guy I sold my Trickflow 351W R upper/lower to had a GT40 lower/cobra upper in his 351W 92GT, he had a cowl on it (not sure what size, not real big though), and it still barely made contact. You'll probably need a new hood.------------------
Hoofbeats are louder than Heartbeats!
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JCQuinn@work
Journeyman Posts: 52
From: Lakewood, CO, USA
Registered: Jun 2001
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posted 04-19-2002 05:47 PM
Edelbrock tells me that the 3887 manifold is 11 5/8" tall from the end seal surface to the tallest part of the manifold. Does anyone know how tall a Ford 5.8 EFI manifold is?John Quinn
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68stang351
Journeyman Posts: 82
From: Savoy TX, USA
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 04-20-2002 10:48 AM
If you're talking about the FRPP gt40/cobra for the 351W, give me a few days and I can probably find out.------------------
Hoofbeats are louder than Heartbeats!
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JCQuinn@work
Journeyman Posts: 52
From: Lakewood, CO, USA
Registered: Jun 2001
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posted 04-20-2002 10:36 PM
68stang351
I am patiently waiting. Thank you.John Quinn
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68stang351
Journeyman Posts: 82
From: Savoy TX, USA
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 04-23-2002 06:04 PM
JC, sorry for the wait. The GT40/cobra upper/lower combo is 11 1/2" to 11 9/16" tall. It is slightly over 11 1/2". This is from the bottom of the GT40 lower to the top of the cobra upper.------------------
Hoofbeats are louder than Heartbeats!
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JCQuinn@work
Journeyman Posts: 52
From: Lakewood, CO, USA
Registered: Jun 2001
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posted 04-24-2002 10:22 AM
TimThank You John Quinn
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68stang351
Journeyman Posts: 82
From: Savoy TX, USA
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 04-24-2002 10:26 AM
no thanks for me? j/k, I'm dusty BTW
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JCQuinn@work
Journeyman Posts: 52
From: Lakewood, CO, USA
Registered: Jun 2001
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posted 04-24-2002 10:28 AM
OOpsThanks Dusty I need to read more slloooowwwllyy.
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