[misfit41]

Hi blykins
I can relate to your problem,,but I think you will be ok,my sv has a 427 high rise,,when I picked it up the air cleaners were in the trunk,,I was sternly told they wouldnt go on the car without cutting the hood,,the high rise is TALL. I was ready to call Jim Dove and order a new med riser top,since I hate the taller scoops,but I found the problem isnt in the scoop area,but to the rear,by cutting the rear hood frame a few inches ,and using a disc grinder {very carefully} to thin the area behind the scoop which is very thick,then since I am using the stellings breathers I clipped one roll of little circles off the mesh,now my hood fits fine and it all looks normal,,I would put on the hood and rub hand cleaner or tooth paste on top of the air cleaner to see where it hits,it may suprise you as to where the problem actually is.good luck,,Tk